Eclipse Che vs Harlequin
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted ides & code editors options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Eclipse Che | Harlequin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | IDEs & Code Editors | IDEs & Code Editors |
| License | EPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | kubernetes, helm | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,153 | ★ 6,314 |
| First released | 2016 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Gitpod, GitHub Codespaces | DataGrip |
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 Harlequin if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 6.3k GitHub stars
- Written in Python
Frequently asked questions
Is Eclipse Che or Harlequin better?
Neither is universally better. Eclipse Che has the larger community, while Harlequin is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Eclipse Che and Harlequin free and open-source?
Yes. Eclipse Che is licensed under EPL-2.0 and Harlequin under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Eclipse Che and Harlequin with Docker?
Eclipse Che: check the project docs for container support. Harlequin: check the project docs for container support.