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Apache NetBeans vs Google Antigravity IDE
Both stand on web development ides. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Apache NetBeans combines a code editor and tools with a modular Swing application framework, at no cost under the Apache License. Check JDK compatibility and the Windows/ARM limitation when choosing a release.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3
Antigravity IDE combines code assistance with agents that work across the editor, terminal, and browser. Individuals have a free plan, while usage limits depend on the Google AI plan and workload; enterprise customers need a different offering.
Visit Google Antigravity IDEThe facts
| Apache NetBeans | Google Antigravity IDE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Business Standard/Plus: $30 per seat a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | netbeans.apache.org | antigravity.google |
| On web development ides | #4 of 44 | #8 of 44 |
Apache NetBeans: what it does well
- Free for commercial and non-commercial use.
- Editor supports semantic highlighting and refactoring.
- Includes a modular framework for Swing applications.
- Downloads include hashes and PGP signatures.
What to know first
- Windows/ARM is not fully supported.
- Older releases are no longer supported.
- Linked OS installers are not Apache Foundation releases.
Google Antigravity IDE: what it does well
- Agents work in parallel across workspaces and codebases
- Creates plans, code diffs, diagrams, and recordings
- Browser agent can perform UI testing
- Free individual plan includes unlimited Tab completions
- Projects support Git worktrees and scoped permissions
What to know first
- Enterprise customers are not supported
- Usage limits vary by plan and agent workload
- BYOK and custom organizational contracts are unsupported
- Standalone IDE requires supported operating systems
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