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At a Glance
CodeLite
CodeLite
Star Rating
(19)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% 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 CodeLite excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for beginners, while Eclipse, with a score of 8.3, is noted for having a steeper learning curve.
  • Reviewers mention that CodeLite's "File Management" feature, rated at 8.5, is intuitive and user-friendly, whereas Eclipse's slightly higher score of 8.6 indicates a more robust but complex file management system that may require additional time to master.
  • G2 users highlight CodeLite's "Multi-Language Support" with a score of 8.5, which is particularly beneficial for developers working in diverse programming environments, while Eclipse offers a similar score of 8.6, but users note that its support for multiple languages can sometimes be less straightforward to configure.
  • Reviewers say that CodeLite's "Customization" options, rated at 8.4, allow for a high degree of personalization, making it easier for users to tailor their development environment, while Eclipse, with a score of 8.6, provides extensive customization but can overwhelm users with its complexity.
  • Users on G2 report that both products have comparable "Patching & Updates" scores of 8.5, but Eclipse users mention that its update process can be more cumbersome compared to the streamlined approach of CodeLite.
  • Reviewers mention that CodeLite's "Help Guides" score of 8.2 is helpful for new users, but Eclipse's slightly higher score of 8.5 indicates that its documentation is more comprehensive, providing deeper insights for advanced users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CodeLite
No pricing available
Eclipse
No pricing available
Free Trial
CodeLite
No trial information available
Eclipse
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
14
8.7
2,469
Ease of Use
8.9
14
8.3
2,475
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.3
467
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.1
374
Quality of Support
7.9
11
7.9
2,113
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.4
355
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
14
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
Unique Categories
CodeLite
CodeLite has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CodeLite
CodeLite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.0%
Eclipse
Eclipse
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
28.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
44.6%
Reviewers' Industry
CodeLite
CodeLite
Computer Software
31.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Market Research
6.3%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
6.3%
Other
37.5%
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
CodeLite
CodeLite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
OA
Oran A.
Verified User in Computer Software

As someone that used to work with Visual Studio in the past, CodeLite on Linux feels very intuitive to me. Editor is great, and does everything i expect it to do. Setting build to run 'make' lets you easily get to build errors and solve them. Debugger...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Market Research

The program is limited in what it can do with certain features, such as end-user coding and different languages. But for basic needs, this software is the best on the market that I have found.

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
FF
Fernando F.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Well, is an open source IDE, which has some problems, the quality of support is not as great as it should be for a business IDE.

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Discussions
CodeLite
CodeLite Discussions
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CodeLite 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