DrJava AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Code Editors

The best Code Editor alternative to DrJava is Eclipse, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked nine alternatives to DrJava and four of them are Code Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Code Editor alternatives to DrJava are Apache NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA and Cosmic IDE.

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DrJava is a lightweight development environment for writing Java programs. It is designed primarily for students, providing an intuitive interface and the ability to interactively evaluate Java code. It also includes...

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DrJava alternatives page was last updated Oct 19, 2023
  1. Eclipse icon
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    Eclipse is an extensible development platform with runtimes and application frameworks for building, deploying and managing software across the entire software lifecycle. Many people know Eclipse as a Java IDE, but it is much more than that- Eclipse actually consists of over 60...

    156 Eclipse alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Top Eclipse Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Java IDE
    3.  C++
    4.  Refactoring
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Portable
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Code Formatting
    10.  Batch Editing
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Spell Checking
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    Eclipse VS DrJava

    Is Eclipse a good alternative to DrJava?
     
    • Eclipse is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to DrJava.

    • Eclipse is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to DrJava.

    • Eclipse is Free and Open SourceDrJava is also Free and Open Source
  2. Apache NetBeans icon
     737 likes

    A free, open-source Integrated Development Environment for software developers. You get all the tools you need to create professional desktop, enterprise, web, and mobile applications with the Java language, C/C++, and even dynamic languages such as PHP, JavaScript, Groovy, and...

    109 Apache NetBeans alternatives
    Editor

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Top Apache NetBeans Features

    1.  Java IDE
    2.  Refactoring
    3.  Code Formatting
    4. Git icon  Git Support
    5.  Embedded debugger
    6.  Built-in terminal emulation
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Simple installation
    10.  Code Completion
    11.  PHP IDE
    12.  Multiple languages
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    Apache NetBeans VS DrJava

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  3. IntelliJ IDEA icon
     421 likes

    IntelliJ IDEA, a JetBrains IDE, is the leading integrated development environment that makes Java and Kotlin development a more productive and enjoyable experience. It helps you produce high-quality code more efficiently, provides everything you need out of the box, and takes...

    60 IntelliJ IDEA alternatives
    IntelliJ IDEA interface overview: the Project tool window (left) outlines the code structure and the Editor (right) is used to read, write, and explore the source code.

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Code Completion
    2.  Java IDE
    3.  Auto Correction
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Autocompletion
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  Code Formatting
    12. Git icon  Git Support
    IntelliJ IDEA iconDrJava Icon

    IntelliJ IDEA VS DrJava

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  4. Cosmic IDE icon
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    There are a lot of cases where you want to quickly test some Java code but don't have your computer open besides you. You open your browser and search for some website for this purpose. But you're neither guaranteed to have internet all the time (do you?

    53 Cosmic IDE alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Cosmic IDE Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Works Offline
    3. Git icon  Git Support
    4.  Java IDE
    Cosmic IDE iconDrJava Icon

    Cosmic IDE VS DrJava

    Is Cosmic IDE a good alternative to DrJava?
     
    • Cosmic IDE is the most popular Android alternative to DrJava.

    • Cosmic IDE is Free and Open SourceDrJava is also Free and Open Source
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