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IntelliJ IDEA open-source build vs Apache NetBeans
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| Fact | IntelliJ IDEA open-source build | Apache NetBeans |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Java |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 21k | 3.1k |
| Latest | pycharm/2026.2.3 | 31 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 105+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 15 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace IntelliJ IDEA. Alternatives to IntelliJ IDEA →
PartialIntelliJ IDEA open-source buildThe Apache-licensed build of IntelliJ IDEA, without the commercial features of the paid edition.
PartialApache NetBeansA Java IDE with Maven, Gradle and Ant projects, a debugger and a profiler.
IntelliJ IDEA open-source build
- pycharm/2026.2.32026-09-18
- idea/2026.2.32026-09-16
- pycharm/2026.2.22026-09-07
- idea/2026.2.22026-09-02
- pycharm/2026.1.52026-08-13
IntelliJ IDEA open-source build
unsigned The latest release, pycharm/2026.2.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Apache NetBeans
unsigned The latest release, 31, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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