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MyEclipse vs Visual Studio Code

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.

MyEclipse

Free trial LinuxMacWindows

MyEclipse brings broad Java, web, server and database tooling into one IDE, with optional AI capabilities. License tiers determine access to frameworks, WebSphere, DB2, security features and AI assistance.

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Visual Studio Code

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

VS Code offers a broad editor toolkit and optional agent workflows across desktop and web. Consider the web environment’s limits and extension permissions when deciding how to use it.

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The facts

	MyEclipse	Visual Studio Code
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	MyEclipse Standard: $37 per user a year	Free or on request
Plans published	6	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	genuitec.com	code.visualstudio.com
On web development ides	#30 of 44	#26 of 44

MyEclipse: what it does well

Supports Java 25 and Spring Boot 4
Integrated debugger and testing tools
Works on Windows, macOS and Linux
30-day trial includes all features
AI options available on Spring + AI

What to know first

No free plan
Standard excludes WebSphere application servers
Professional excludes advanced DB2 support and Spring scaffolding
Secure plan has no listed price

Visual Studio Code: what it does well

Free for private or commercial use.
Marketplace lists more than 80,000 extensions.
Built-in Git, terminal, debugging and build tasks.
Settings Sync shares user settings across instances.
Workspace Trust can prevent automatic code execution.

What to know first

Starting AI agent work requires a GitHub account.
The web editor has a limited execution environment.
Extensions can access files and run processes.
Microsoft may not provide support services.

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