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At a Glance
Aptana Studio
Aptana Studio
Star Rating
(40)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Eclipse
Eclipse
Star Rating
(2,956)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Eclipse
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Aptana Studio excels in its "Ease of Setup" with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for those who want a quick start, while Eclipse, with a score of 8.2, may require more configuration and setup time.
  • Reviewers mention that Aptana Studio's "File Management" features are rated at 8.5, which some users find intuitive for organizing their projects, whereas Eclipse scores slightly higher at 8.6, with users appreciating its robust project management capabilities.
  • G2 users highlight that both products offer strong "Multi-Language Support," with Aptana Studio scoring 8.5 and Eclipse at 8.6, but Eclipse is often noted for its extensive plugin ecosystem that enhances language support even further.
  • Users on G2 report that Aptana Studio's "Customization" options are rated at 8.4, which allows for a decent level of personalization, but Eclipse shines with a score of 8.6, as many users appreciate its flexibility and the ability to tailor the IDE to specific workflows.
  • Reviewers say that both products provide solid "Help Guides," with Aptana Studio scoring 8.2 and Eclipse at 8.5. However, Eclipse users often mention that its community support and documentation are more comprehensive, making it easier to find solutions to common issues.
  • Users report that while both Aptana Studio and Eclipse have similar scores for "Patching & Updates" (8.5 for both), Eclipse users frequently mention a more consistent update schedule and better communication regarding new features and fixes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Aptana Studio
No pricing available
Eclipse
No pricing available
Free Trial
Aptana Studio
No trial information available
Eclipse
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
35
8.7
2,469
Ease of Use
8.0
35
8.3
2,475
Ease of Setup
9.0
7
8.3
467
Ease of Admin
8.6
7
8.1
374
Quality of Support
7.3
24
7.9
2,113
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
6
8.4
355
Product Direction (% positive)
5.5
34
7.9
2,399
Features by Category
PHP Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.5
186
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
171
Not enough data
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.6
157
Not enough data
8.4
164
Not enough data
8.3
164
Not enough data
8.2
162
Not enough data
8.5
163
Python Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.6
242
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
223
Not enough data
8.7
220
Not enough data
8.6
211
Not enough data
8.4
219
Not enough data
8.4
217
Not enough data
8.4
220
Not enough data
8.7
216
C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.6
281
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
265
Not enough data
8.6
263
Not enough data
8.6
251
Not enough data
8.6
255
Not enough data
8.3
254
Not enough data
8.5
250
Not enough data
8.6
251
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Aptana Studio
Aptana Studio
Eclipse
Eclipse
Unique Categories
Aptana Studio
Aptana Studio has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Aptana Studio
Aptana Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
55.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.7%
Eclipse
Eclipse
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
44.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Aptana Studio
Aptana Studio
Information Technology and Services
36.8%
Computer Software
13.2%
Internet
10.5%
Higher Education
7.9%
Telecommunications
5.3%
Other
26.3%
Eclipse
Eclipse
Computer Software
32.5%
Information Technology and Services
24.5%
Higher Education
3.8%
Internet
3.7%
Financial Services
3.0%
Other
32.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Aptana Studio
Aptana Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
James P.
JP
James P.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The feature that kept me on Aptana the longest (I now use vim, which I would not recommend to anyone - and damn this survey for making me lie despite my extensive experience with Aptana - ) was the formatter. With a simple, CTRL+Shift+F - your code is...

Most Helpful Critical Review
René M.
RM
René M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The installation process is totally tedious and unacceptable! The problem is that as they have the god/promising/greedy intention to cover several languages and technologies the installation phase encounters this situations: - Besides of the 64-bit...

Eclipse
Eclipse
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Peter B.
PB
Peter B.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness

Runs on all platforms. Provides easy access to remote targets. Provides easy access to debug tools. Lots of documentation. Integrated git support is excellent. Once you get used to the tool, and you become an expert, the world opens up. There are so many...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Daniel O.
DO
Daniel O.
Verified User in Computer Software

It is extremely outdated. VSCode, Atom, IntelliJ are far superior to Eclipse today.

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Discussions
Aptana Studio
Aptana Studio Discussions
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Aptana Studio has no discussions with answers
Eclipse
Eclipse Discussions
Can I use eclipse for other language apart from jaba
4 comments
Olawunmi G.
OG
Sure, you can! It has support for PHP, C/C++...Read more
I am unable to provide a specific recommendation for the best version of Eclipse, as it depends on your specific needs and the features you require. Generally, the latest stable release is recommended for the most up-to-date features and security patches.
4 comments
Akash B.
AB
The latest version is the best in Eclipse.Read more
What is the best environment to develop java?
2 comments
Mehdi E.
ME
Hi, it depends if you want a free version or not. I would suggest IntelliJ Ultimate because the community edition is very limited but the ultimate is not...Read more