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