BlueJ
6.3#9 in java idesFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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IntelliJ IDEA
7.8#1 in go idesFree planFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | BlueJ | IntelliJ IDEA |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 | 2000 |
BlueJ plans
- BlueJFree
IntelliJ IDEA plans
- Free feature setFree
- IntelliJ IDEA coreFree
- IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate individual$19.90 a month
- IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate subscription$100 a year
- IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate annual$199 a year
Pick BlueJ if…
BlueJ suits beginners learning Java and educators teaching programming. Teachers can also use the free Blueroom site for teaching resources and educator engagement.
Pick IntelliJ IDEA if…
IntelliJ IDEA suits developers working in Java or Kotlin who want an IDE with debugging, build-tool, and version-control integrations. Its free core is an option for those who do not need Ultimate's advanced tools and integrations.