CLion
7.8#4 in integrated development environmentsFrom $10.90 a monthFree planExtensionLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Eclipse IDE
7.4#9 in integrated development environmentsFree planFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | CLion | Eclipse IDE |
|---|---|---|
| Company headquarters | JetBrains lists its headquarters at Terrace Tower, Gelrestraat 16, Amsterdam, Netherlands. | LinkedIn lists headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. |
| Documentation | The help center covers installation, toolchains, project formats, debugging, testing, version control, profiling, remote development and plugin development. | The documentation site provides HTML help for Eclipse IDE 2026-09 (4.41) and earlier quarterly releases. |
| Founded | 2000 | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Brussels, Belgium |
| Purpose | CLion is a cross-platform IDE for C and C++ development. | Eclipse IDE is an open, industry-backed, community-driven IDE and platform. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 205 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.4 out of 5 from 55 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 3,221 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 205 reviews |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 8.4 out of 10 from 14 reviews | 8.3 out of 10 from 418 reviews |
CLion plans
- CLion Non-CommercialFree
- CLion Commercial$10.90 a month
- CLion Commercial — Individual$10.90 a month
- All Products Pack$29.90 a month
Eclipse IDE plans
- Eclipse IDEFree
Pick CLion if…
CLion suits C and C++ developers who want build, debugging, testing, and code analysis tools in one IDE. Its free plan is for non-commercial use; commercial development requires a subscription.
Pick Eclipse IDE if…
Eclipse IDE suits developers looking for a free environment with packages for Java and several other languages and development areas. It may also suit users who want to extend their setup through Marketplace plug-ins.