Arduino IDE
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Eclipse IDE
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| Fact | Arduino IDE | Eclipse IDE |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | Arduino IDE 2 debugging uses an open framework that lets core maintainers add debugger support for boards. | Eclipse supports platform plugins that add functionality, available through Eclipse Marketplace. |
| Headquarters | Arduino's privacy policy gives its registered office as Via Andrea Appiani 25, Monza, Italy. | Brussels, Belgium |
| License | Arduino IDE 2 source code and executable distributions are licensed under GNU AGPLv3; bundled third-party components use compatible GPLv2, MIT and BSD-3 licenses. | The Eclipse Foundation states that the Eclipse Public License is the default license for its projects unless project documentation says otherwise. |
| Purpose | Arduino provides software for creating projects with electronic devices that interact with the physical world. | The Eclipse Top-Level Project provides a platform for developing integrated tools and rich client applications. |
Arduino IDE plans
- Arduino IDE 2Free
Eclipse IDE plans
- Eclipse IDEFree
Pick Arduino IDE if…
It suits students, makers, and professional developers creating projects with physical electronic devices. The editor and CLI support both graphical and text-based workflows.
Pick Eclipse IDE if…
Eclipse IDE suits developers looking for a free environment across Windows, macOS, or Linux. Its packages and plugins support work in Java and several other development areas.