Apache NetBeans 31.0 for Mac

Mac Utilities

Updated Aug 19, 2026

⬇ Download Now

Apache NetBeans is a free development environment, stewarded by the Apache Software Foundation, for building software on a Mac. Java is its home ground, and it also supports work in other languages such as PHP and web code. You get a smart editor, project handling, a debugger and tools for build systems in one download, with no licence fee for any kind of project. Updated Aug 19, 2026.

Key Features

• A code editor with completion, hints and quick fixes as you type
• Project tools that work with popular build systems such as Maven and Gradle
• A debugger and profiler for finding faults and slow spots
• Support for Java plus other languages and web file types
• Version control views that sit beside your code
• Free and open source under the Apache licence

How to Download

1. Install a supported Java development kit on your Mac first, since NetBeans runs on one.
2. Download from the official site and get the current NetBeans release archive.
3. Open the archive and place the NetBeans folder where you keep your apps.
4. Launch NetBeans, point it at your kit if asked, and create or open a project.

System Requirements

• A Mac running a recent version of macOS
• An Apple silicon or Intel processor
• A supported Java development kit installed; the vendor lists current long term kits for this release
• Free disk space for the environment, your projects and build files

FAQs

Is NetBeans only for Java?

Java is its main strength, but it also handles other languages and plain web work. Many people use one install for mixed projects.

Does NetBeans cost anything for commercial work?

No. It is free and open source under the Apache licence, which allows use in commercial projects without a fee.