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Return on Investment

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Editor with great debugging capabilities"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

Eclipse's debugger for complex Java test frameworks is unmatched, conditional breakpoints with expression evaluation let me isolate flaky test behaviours in multi-threaded Selenium Grid executions. The Maven integration with automatic dependency resolution handles our module test project without configuration headaches.

The AST (Abstract Syntax Tree) based refactoring safely updates thousands of test assertions across our codebase while preserving logic.

Custom perspective layouts for test development versus debugging sessions maintain context-specific tool arrangements.

The built-in profiler has identified memory leaks in our page object models that other IDEs missed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

Eclipse's memory consumption with large test suites is absurd, our test project causes constant OutOfMemory errors even with 8GB heap allocation.

Git integration through EGit is painfully slow compared to other IDEs native implementation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User
G
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Reliable Choice with Easy Setup, Needs More Plugin Variety"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

I appreciate Eclipse for its ease of configuration and its effective automated code generation and test case setup features, which significantly aid my Java development. The software simplifies building processes and offers valuable code enhancement capabilities. Additionally, using plugins like SonarQube further enhances its functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

I found some bugs in Eclipse which occasionally appear during usage, causing unnecessary errors. Additionally, the searching capability in Eclipse is not as efficient as IntelliJ, which I find slightly better in terms of code searching. Additionally, I am also dissatisfied with the limited availability of plugins in Eclipse compared to other code editors like VS Code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vishnu B.
VB
user
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful IDE with Excellent Debugging and Code Completion."
What do you like best about Eclipse?

I like this because this is a powerful IDE and this supports many languages. as i am a developer, i have mainly used JAVA. i like the most about its debugging tools and code completion ans also its easy to use and integrate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

i feel like, this is bit heavy as compare to other IDEs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Suraj K.
SK
Software Associate
Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Excellent Text Editor with Smart Coding Features and beginners friendly"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

Its good text editor with syntax coloring, coding assistance, code completion and many more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

Initial configuration you may feel tedious and time-consuming for specific type of project. and large projects hangs and crashes sometime. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
UH
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy Local Code Writing, Needs AI Features"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

I use Eclipse to write Python code, and I find it easy to write code as it runs locally. I like that it does not require an Internet connection. The initial setup was very easy, and nothing about it was most complicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

There is no AI integrated with Eclipse, which is somewhat misleading since it was supposed to be integrated with other platforms like Collab. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Powerful and Customizable IDE, But Can Be Resource-Intensive"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

Eclipse offers a powerful and reliable development environment, featuring comprehensive support for Java as well as many other languages through its plugin system. Its well-structured workspace, built-in debugging tools, and integration with version control systems make it particularly effective for large-scale enterprise projects. The ability to customize the IDE with a vast selection of plugins allows developers to adapt Eclipse to their unique project requirements. I also value the active open-source community, which consistently contributes to enhancing its features and overall performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

Eclipse sometimes feels heavy and uses a lot of system resources, particularly when several plugins are installed, which can result in slower startup and occasional lag. Although the user interface is functional, it appears somewhat outdated when compared to newer IDEs. There are also times when plugins conflict with each other, and resolving these issues can take considerable time. Improved performance optimization would greatly enhance the overall experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

satish j.
SJ
Test Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Free App with Easy Setup, Minor Lag on Large Projects"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

First of all, it's completely free and very easy to set up and install. It also lets us patch add-ons, such as those for third-party integration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

There is occasionally some lag when working on large projects or handling multiple projects simultaneously. Overall, though, it's a fantastic app. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Accounting
UA
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Versatile yet powerful Eclipse IDE"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

Eclipse is a powerful and versatile integrated development environment (IDE). Though mainly used for JAVA based development activities yet it supports other programming languages like C++, JavaScript, PHP, and Python through plugins.

Best features of it includes intelligent code completion, syntax highlighting, code templates, debugging tools and integration with build systems like Maven . It also easily offers version control systems like Git. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

Eclipse being resource intensive, often consuming high CPU and memory leading to slow performance sometimes and occasional crashes particularly with large projects or when too many plugins are installed with eclipse. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
UB
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A Reliable and Feature-Rich IDE for Developers."
What do you like best about Eclipse?

Eclipse stands out as a powerful and versatile IDE, offering excellent support for Java as well as other programming languages. Its robust debugging tools, intelligent code completion, and extensive plugin ecosystem contribute to a highly efficient development experience. The integration with tools like Git and Maven is smooth and reliable. What I appreciate most is that Eclipse is free, open-source, and offers a high degree of customization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

Eclipse sometimes feels heavy and sluggish, particularly when working with large projects. I have also encountered occasional plugin conflicts or crashes. The user interface appears dated when compared to more modern IDEs, and the initial setup and configuration process can take quite a bit of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ayush A.
AA
Administration Lead
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Eclipse Review"
What do you like best about Eclipse?

It is one of the best IDE for java development, has all the packages and features inbuilt reducing the overall development time and making the entire process easier. Has all the required features and integrations Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Eclipse?

The overall improvements in UI and speed has not been significant since years, no implementation of AI features and agents to recommend and help code and debug faster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

12 months

Average Discount

19%

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