Eclipse Che vs Gitpod
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted ides & code editors options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Eclipse Che
Kubernetes-native cloud developer workspaces
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Gitpod
Automated, ready-to-code development environments
| Feature | Eclipse Che | Gitpod |
|---|---|---|
| Category | IDEs & Code Editors | IDEs & Code Editors |
| License | EPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 8,192 MB |
| Deployment | kubernetes, helm | kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,153 | ★ 13,755 |
| First released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Gitpod, GitHub Codespaces | GitHub Codespaces |
Why pick each one
Choose Eclipse Che if…
- Released under the EPL-2.0 license
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 7.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Gitpod if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 13.8k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Eclipse Che or Gitpod better?
Neither is universally better. Gitpod has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Eclipse Che and Gitpod free and open-source?
Yes. Eclipse Che is licensed under EPL-2.0 and Gitpod under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Eclipse Che and Gitpod with Docker?
Eclipse Che: check the project docs for container support. Gitpod: check the project docs for container support.