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At a Glance
Eclipse
Eclipse
Star Rating
(3,062)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Qt
Qt
Star Rating
(53)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Qt
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  • Users report that Eclipse excels in its multi-language support, with a score of 8.5, making it a preferred choice for developers working in diverse programming environments. In contrast, Qt also offers strong multi-language support with a score of 8.6, but users mention that its focus on C++ and QML can limit flexibility for those who prefer other languages.
  • Reviewers mention that Eclipse's customization options are robust, scoring 8.4, allowing users to tailor their development environment extensively. However, users on G2 highlight that Qt's customization capabilities are slightly better, with a score of 8.6, particularly praising its ability to create highly tailored user interfaces.
  • G2 users say that Eclipse's help guides are somewhat lacking, with a score of 8.2, which can make onboarding new users challenging. In contrast, reviewers mention that Qt provides better documentation and support resources, scoring 8.5, which helps users navigate the software more effectively.
  • Users report that Eclipse's patching and updates process is rated at 8.5, which is generally efficient, but some users express frustration with the frequency of updates. On the other hand, Qt also scores 8.5 in this area, with users noting that updates are timely and often include significant improvements.
  • Reviewers mention that Eclipse's overall ease of use is rated at 8.3, which is decent but can be improved for beginners. Conversely, users on G2 highlight that Qt's ease of use is slightly better at 8.4, making it more accessible for new developers.
  • Users say that Eclipse is particularly strong in enterprise environments, with 44.7% of reviews coming from this segment, indicating its suitability for larger organizations. In contrast, Qt is favored by small businesses, with 49.0% of reviews, showcasing its appeal for startups and smaller teams looking for a cost-effective solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Eclipse
No pricing available
Qt
No pricing available
Free Trial
Eclipse
No trial information available
Qt
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
2,552
8.5
45
Ease of Use
8.3
2,560
8.4
45
Ease of Setup
8.3
553
8.5
13
Ease of Admin
8.1
383
8.3
11
Quality of Support
8.0
2,190
8.3
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
364
7.8
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
2,479
8.2
45
Features by Category
PHP Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.5
237
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Functionality
8.8
221
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8.5
218
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8.6
206
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8.6
212
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8.4
212
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8.3
210
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8.6
211
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Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.6
291
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Functionality
8.8
272
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8.7
269
Not enough data
8.6
260
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8.5
268
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8.4
266
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8.5
269
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8.7
265
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C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.5
335
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
318
Not enough data
8.6
314
Not enough data
8.6
303
Not enough data
8.6
307
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8.3
306
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8.5
301
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8.6
302
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Functionality
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Management
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Mobile Development FrameworksHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
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Support
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Application Design
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IoT Development ToolsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
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Application Development PlatformsHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.5
7
Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
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8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
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8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
App Monetization PlatformsHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
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Advertising - App Monetization Platforms
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Core Lifecycle Management - ALM Software
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Organization - ALM Software
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Mobile Development PlatformsHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
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Agentic AI - Mobile Development Platforms
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Eclipse
Eclipse
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
44.3%
Qt
Qt
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
48.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Eclipse
Eclipse
Computer Software
32.6%
Information Technology and Services
24.5%
Higher Education
3.6%
Internet
3.6%
Financial Services
3.0%
Other
32.6%
Qt
Qt
Computer Software
28.8%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Telecommunications
5.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.8%
Higher Education
5.8%
Other
46.2%
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Qt
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Discussions
Eclipse
Eclipse Discussions
Which version of Eclipse is best?
5 Comments
Akash B.
AB
The latest version is the best in Eclipse.Read more
Can I use eclipse for other language apart from jaba
4 Comments
Olawunmi G.
OG
Sure, you can! It has support for PHP, C/C++...Read more
What is Eclipse software used for?
3 Comments
Muhammad M.
MM
Make program using javaRead more
Qt
Qt Discussions
What are the primary benefits of QtCreator?
1 Comment
Lennart R.
LR
QtCreator has many benefits: + It is stable mature software being continuously developed and maintained following best practices since 1995. + It has...Read more
What is the use of Qt Creator?
1 Comment
Simon P.
SP
It’s a multi-platform Développement IDE available for windows, Linux, macOS, android and others.Read more
Is Qt Creator IDE free?
1 Comment
Simon P.
SP
QT Creator is the development IDE, you can use the IDE however the QT libraries are only free for open source development which means if you use the open...Read more