BlueJ
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What both publish
| Fact | BlueJ | MyEclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 | 2001 |
| Purpose | BlueJ is a development environment for developing Java programs, designed with a simple interface and teaching in mind. | MyEclipse is an all-in-one Java IDE for enterprise and full-stack development, covering coding, debugging, deployment, and database management. |
| Support | BlueJ directs users to its FAQ, technical support contact, and bug database for software issues, while recommending programming forums for programming questions. | Included standard support provides online documentation, staff and community forums, and release delivery logs; advanced support offers service agreements and individual web sessions. |
BlueJ plans
- BlueJFree
MyEclipse plans
- MyEclipse Standard$37 a year
- MyEclipse Professional$74 a year
- MyEclipse Spring + AI$173 a year
- MyEclipse Blue$184 a year
- MyEclipse Bling$289 a year
- MyEclipse SecurePriced on request
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 MyEclipse if…
MyEclipse suits Java developers building enterprise or full-stack applications across supported desktop operating systems. It also fits teams needing application-server, database, web-framework, or AI tooling.