Best Java IDEs in 2026
Updated
In short: Java-Editor is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Apache NetBeans and CS++ Java IDE. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Apache NetBeans. The lowest first paid tier on this page is IntelliJ IDEA at $8.33/mo.
For Java work, the right IDE depends on the frameworks, platforms, and project features you need at hand. Compare database tools, Jakarta EE, JavaFX, and Spring support, then consider remote development and supported operating systems for your setup. Free-plan availability and the paid-from price add a way to weigh access against cost. The ranking opens with Eclipse IDE, Java-Editor, and Apache NetBeans; BlueJ, IntelliJ IDEA, and Processing follow among the early entries. Spring Tools for Eclipse and Spring Integration are also near the top. Use these criteria to compare the listed tools against the kind of Java projects you plan to build and the environment where you work.
23 Java IDEs ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Java-Editor Top pick · 7.3 Free plan · Free
#2 Apache NetBeans Runner-up · 7.2 Free plan · Free
#3 CS++ Java IDE Also great · 7.2 Free plan · Free- Free plan AndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Windows, Linux via Wine, macOS via CrossOver or virtualization
- JavaFX support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan iOSmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- web, Windows, macOS, iOS
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Spring support
- Yes
- JavaFX support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$8.33/mofirst paid tier About IntelliJ IDEAVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- macOS, Windows, Linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan extensionLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Spring support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan self-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Windows
- Spring support
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Web browser on any device, including Chromebooks and tablets
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- No
- Supported operating systems
- windows, macos, linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Android
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Android
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Android
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Supported operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Android
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Android
- Free plan
- Yes
- Supported operating systems
- Android
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which Java IDE is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Java-Editor is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.3. Apache NetBeans is second and CS++ Java IDE third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, IntelliJ IDEA has the lowest first paid tier we found: $8.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.