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JD-GUI vs WebStorm

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

JD-GUI

7.0
Developer Tools

Standalone Java Decompiler GUI

WebStorm

8.0
Developer Tools

JavaScript IDE

Metric JD-GUI WebStorm
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 353 567
90-day Installs 1.1K 1.8K
365-day Installs 7.1K 8.2K
Version 1.6.6 2026.1.1,261.23567.141
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 15.0K 379
GitHub Forks 2.5K 18
Open Issues 245 25
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language Java Kotlin
Last GitHub Commit 1y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Oct 19, 2013 Aug 9, 2023

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.

WebStorm

WebStorm is a powerful IDE designed for modern JavaScript development, offering robust support for frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue. It includes features like intelligent code completion, debugging tools, and support for styled-components, making it ideal for professional developers working on complex web projects.

Provides a comprehensive integrated development environment for JavaScript and related technologies.

Pros

  • + Advanced support for modern JavaScript frameworks and tools
  • + Free for non-commercial use, making it accessible to a wide audience
  • + Active development and strong community support

Cons

  • - Can be resource-intensive
  • - Some users may find the learning curve steep due to its extensive feature set