Eclipse Che vs RStudio Server
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
VS
RStudio Server
Web browser based IDE for R
| Feature | Eclipse Che | RStudio Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | IDEs & Code Editors | IDEs & Code Editors |
| License | EPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 4,096 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | kubernetes, helm | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,153 | ★ 5,038 |
| First released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Gitpod, 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 RStudio Server if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Mature project with 5k GitHub stars
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Eclipse Che or RStudio Server better?
Neither is universally better. Eclipse Che has the larger community, while RStudio Server is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Eclipse Che and RStudio Server free and open-source?
Yes. Eclipse Che is licensed under EPL-2.0 and RStudio Server under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Eclipse Che and RStudio Server with Docker?
Eclipse Che: check the project docs for container support. RStudio Server: check the project docs for container support.