JCreator Alternatives for Linux

JCreator is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Eclipse, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to JCreator and six of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to JCreator are Apache NetBeans, IntelliJ IDEA, MonoDevelop and BlueJ.

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JCreator alternatives page was last updated Nov 11, 2019
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  1. Eclipse icon
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    Eclipse

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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...

    162 Eclipse alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    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.  Works Offline
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  Code Formatting
    12.  Batch Editing
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    I don't think it's as useful or helpful as JCreator. My school has it, but i need a new and free software program. Eclipse just isn't my style.

    Negative comment •Jan 16, 2018
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    • Some users think Eclipse is a great JCreator alternative, some don't.

    • Eclipse is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to JCreator.

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

    • Eclipse is Free and Open SourceJCreator is Freemium and Proprietary
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    Apache NetBeans

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    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

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    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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    Guest

    Easy to use, eclipse is impossible for beginners

    Positive comment •Oct 10, 2016
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    Because it's easier to use

    Positive comment •May 21, 2017
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    • Most users think Apache NetBeans is a great JCreator alternative.

    • Apache NetBeans is Free and Open SourceJCreator is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. IntelliJ IDEA icon
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    IntelliJ IDEA

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    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

    • Freemium • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Inspections help find probable bugs and dead code, detect performance issues, and improve the overall code structure by providing quick-fixes for any code that contains potential concerns.
    In the Search Everywhere window, you can search for files, actions, classes, symbols, settings, UI elements, and anything in Git, all from a single entry point.
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    IntelliJ IDEA provides first-class support for leading frameworks with dedicated assistance for Jakarta EE, JPA, Reactor, Spring and Spring Boot, and other popular frameworks.

    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
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    MonoDevelop

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    MonoDevelop enables developers to write desktop and web applications on Linux, Windows and Mac OS X. It also makes it easy to port .NET applications created with Visual Studio to Linux and Mac OS X maintaining a single code base for all platforms.

    29 MonoDevelop alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • .NET Framework
    • Xamarin Studio
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    MonoDevelop Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Code Completion
    3. Unity icon  Unity Integration
    4.  Visual Programming
    5.  NET Framework
    6.  Nuget
    Discontinued

    As of October 2021, the GitHub repository README has been updated to say "This project has not been built nor maintained since January 2020 and has been archived".

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    BlueJ

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    BlueJ is an Integrated Development Environment for Java, developed mainly for educational purposes, but also suitable for small-scale software development. It was developed to support the learning and teaching of object-oriented programming, and its design differs from other...

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    BlueJ in Windows.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi

    BlueJ Features

    1.  Java IDE
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    OpenBeans

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    OpenBeans is an open-source IDE distribution. It is not a fork of Apache NetBeans, but a distribution, in the same way Ubuntu is a distribution based on Debian. It packages the best there is in the Apache NetBeans* ecosystem, polishes it, fixes minor annoyances and serves them...

    97 OpenBeans alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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