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JD-GUI vs VisualVM
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
JD-GUI
7.0Standalone Java Decompiler GUI
VisualVM
8.0All-in-One Java Troubleshooting Tool
| Metric | JD-GUI | VisualVM |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 353 | 438 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.1K | 1.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 7.1K | 7.2K |
| Version | 1.6.6 | 2.2.1 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 15.0K | 3.2K |
| GitHub Forks | 2.5K | 330 |
| Open Issues | 245 | 98 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Java | Java |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 19, 2013 | Nov 10, 2013 |
Reviews
JD-GUI
JD-GUI is a standalone Java decompiler with a graphical interface, making it user-friendly for developers. It supports multiple Java versions and is popular among developers needing to decompile code.
Decompiles Java bytecode into readable source code through a graphical user interface.
Pros
- + User-friendly graphical interface for decompilation.
- + Supports multiple Java versions.
- + Large community and popularity indicated by GitHub stars.
Cons
- - No auto-update feature.
- - Past macOS compatibility issues, though resolved.
VisualVM
VisualVM is an all-in-one Java troubleshooting tool that combines monitoring, profiling, and heap analysis. It's ideal for developers working with Java, enabling them to optimize and debug applications effectively.
Provides monitoring, profiling, and analysis for Java applications.
Pros
- + Comprehensive Java troubleshooting capabilities
- + Free and open-source
- + Integration with JDK tools
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Compatibility issues with some JDK versions