Best Java IDEs in 2026
Updated
In short: Java-Editor is ranked #1 of 23 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of CS++ Java IDE and AIDE. The best-ranked option with a free plan is CS++ Java IDE. The lowest first paid tier on this page is IntelliJ IDEA at $8.33/mo.
Java projects and development setups call for different IDE capabilities. Compare Jakarta EE support, JavaFX support, and Spring support against the frameworks and technologies relevant to your work. Database tools and remote development offer further points to weigh, while supported operating systems help you consider your environment. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. The ranking begins with Java-Editor, AIDE, and CS++ Java IDE, followed by Jvdroid and Code on the Go. Use the listed features to compare how each option aligns with the Java projects you want to build and where you plan to work.
23 Java IDEs ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Supported operating systems | Spring support | Jakarta EE support | JavaFX support | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Java-Editor | 7.9 | Free | Yes | — | Windows, Linux via Wine, macOS via CrossOver or virtualization | — | — | Yes | View |
| 2 |  CS++ Java IDE | 7.8 | Free | Yes | — | web, Windows, macOS, iOS | — | — | — | View |
| 3 | AIDE | 6.7 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 4 | Jvdroid | 6.7 | — | Yes | — | Android | — | — | — | View |
| 5 | Code on the Go | 6.6 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 6 |  Java N-IDE | 6.6 | Free | Yes | — | Android | — | — | — | View |
| 7 | Apache NetBeans | 6.4 | Free | Yes | — | windows, macos, linux | — | — | — | View |
| 8 | Eclipse IDE | 6.4 | Free | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, Linux | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 9 | IntelliJ IDEA | 6.4 | $8.33/mo | Yes | — | windows, macos, linux | — | — | — | View |
| 10 |  Spring Integration | 6.4 | Free | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 11 |  BlueJ | 6.3 | Free | Yes | — | windows, macos, linux | — | — | — | View |
| 12 | Processing | 6.3 | Free | Yes | — | macOS, Windows, Linux | — | — | — | View |
| 13 | Spring Tools for Eclipse | 6.3 | Free | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, Linux | Yes | — | — | View |
| 14 |  SnapCode | 5.9 | — | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, Linux | — | — | — | View |
| 15 |  Greenfoot | 5.3 | — | Yes | — | windows, macos, linux | — | — | — | View |
| 16 | Inteljava IQ | 5.3 | — | Yes | — | Windows | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 | JuiceMind Java IDE | 5.3 | — | Yes | — | Web browser on any device, including Chromebooks and tablets | — | — | — | View |
| 18 | Oracle JDeveloper | 5.3 | — | Yes | — | windows, macos, linux | — | — | — | View |
| 19 | Oracle Visual Builder | 5.3 | — | Yes | — | windows, macos, linux | — | — | — | View |
| 20 |  DrJava | 5.2 | — | Yes | — | Windows, macOS, Linux | — | — | — | View |
| 21 | Eclipse Che | 5.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 22 |  MCreator | 5.0 | — | — | — | Windows, macOS, Linux | — | — | — | View |
| 23 | MyEclipse | 5.0 | — | No | — | windows, macos, linux | — | — | — | View |
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Questions about this list
Which Java IDE is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Java-Editor is ranked #1 of 23 with a score of 7.9. CS++ Java IDE is second and AIDE third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 23 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, IntelliJ IDEA has the lowest first paid tier we found: $8.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.