NetBeans is Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for developing complex applications. Developed by Netbeans Open Source Community
License: Open Source
NetBeans is a full-featured IDE suitable for professional development with extensive language support and robust debugging tools, while BlueJ is designed for educational purposes, offering a simplified interface and ease of use for beginners. The choice between them depends on the user's needs, with NetBeans being better for complex projects and BlueJ being ideal for learning and teaching Java.