OpenBeans is described as 'Open-source IDE distribution. It is not a fork of Apache NetBeans, but a distribution, in the same way Ubuntu distribution based on Debian. It packages the best there is in the Apache NetBeans* ecosystem, polishes it, fixes minor annoyances and serves them' and is a IDE in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to OpenBeans for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best OpenBeans alternative is Visual Studio Code, which is free. Other great apps like OpenBeans are VSCodium, Eclipse, Microsoft Visual Studio and Apache NetBeans.