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Eclipse vs Grow

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Eclipse

Developer Tools

The Eclipse Foundation - home to a global community

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit EclipseFull review
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Grow

Business Intelligence

No-code BI for growing companies

From
$500/month
Free plan
No
Visit GrowFull review

The short version

  • Grow is a no-code business intelligence platform.
  • Eclipse is free; Grow starts at $500/mo.
  • Only Eclipse lists java development environment; only Grow lists unlimited Dashboards.
  • Where Eclipse falls short: high memory consumption and CPU usage, especially with multiple plugins installed.
  • Where Grow falls short: the pricing URL serves marketing content with no plan, rate, minimum or cost driver published anywhere on it.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Eclipse and Grow actually diverge.

Attributes where Eclipse and Grow differ
AttributeEclipseGrow
Starting priceFree$500/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWeb, iOS, Android, TV and console
CategoryDeveloper ToolsBusiness Intelligence
Founded20012014

Not yet recorded: pricing model for Eclipse.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Eclipse

  • Java development environment
  • Extensible plugin architecture
  • Integrated debugger
  • Code refactoring
  • Version control integration
  • Build automation
  • Multi-language support
  • Rich client platform

Only in Grow

  • No-code Setup
  • Unlimited Dashboards
  • Data Blending
  • Alerts
  • Embedding
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • QuickBooks

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Eclipse

  • Java application developmentnot Grow
  • Enterprise software developmentnot Grow
  • Web application developmentnot Grow
  • Plugin developmentnot Grow
  • Educational programmingnot Grow

Grow

  • No-code dashboards and business intelligence for teams without analystsnot Eclipse
  • Blending data from more than 100 sources including BigQuery, PostgreSQL, Salesforce and HubSpotnot Eclipse
  • ETL, warehousing and visualisation in a single platformnot Eclipse

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Eclipse

  • High memory consumption and CPU usage, especially with multiple plugins installed
  • Slow startup times and performance degradation with large projects or many open editors
  • Requires configuration of eclipse.ini file to optimize heap sizes for adequate performance
  • User interface considered outdated compared to modern IDE alternatives
  • User base fell from 39% of Java developers in 2024 to 28% in 2025, indicating market decline

Grow

  • The pricing URL serves marketing content with no plan, rate, minimum or cost driver published anywhere on it
  • The only calls to action are Get Started Now and Watch Demo; there is no self-serve rate card
  • The vendor advertises unlimited users with no per-seat charges, which means the price driver is not disclosed at all

Pricing, plan by plan

Eclipse

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Eclipse review.

Grow

$500/month
  • Starter$500/mo
    • Unlimited Users
    • 75+ Integrations
    • Support
  • Pro$1,000/mo
    • Advanced Features
    • Custom Integrations
    • Training

Which should you pick?

Choose Eclipse if

  • You need java development environment.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want extensible plugin architecture.
Eclipse review

Choose Grow if

  • You need no-code setup.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, TV and console.
  • You also want unlimited dashboards.
Grow review

Questions people ask

Is Eclipse or Grow better?
Neither clearly leads. Eclipse starts at Free and Grow at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Eclipse or Grow?
Eclipse has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Eclipse and $500/month for Grow.
Does Eclipse or Grow run on more platforms?
Eclipse runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Grow runs on Web, iOS, Android, TV and console.
Can I use Eclipse for free?
Yes. Eclipse has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Grow starts at $500/month.
What is Eclipse best used for?
Eclipse is most often used for java application development, enterprise software development, web application development, plugin development. Of those, java application development and enterprise software development are not what Grow is typically brought in for.
What can Eclipse do that Grow cannot?
Eclipse covers Java development environment, Extensible plugin architecture, Integrated debugger, Code refactoring. Grow covers No-code Setup, Unlimited Dashboards, Data Blending, Alerts.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Eclipse: How much does Eclipse IDE cost?

Eclipse IDE is completely free and open-source, released under the Eclipse Public License 2.0.

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Grow: How much does Grow cost?

Grow does not publish pricing on their website. They offer a request-a-free-trial model that requires contacting their sales team. Pricing is determined by contacting sales through their contact form or trial request process.

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