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JetBrains
IDEs for most major languages.
What it is
JetBrains sells language-specific IDEs rather than one editor with plugins: IntelliJ IDEA for Java and Kotlin, PyCharm for Python and data science, PhpStorm for PHP, GoLand for Go, Rider for .NET and game development, CLion for C and C++, RustRover for Rust, WebStorm for JavaScript and TypeScript, RubyMine for Ruby and Rails, plus DataGrip for databases and ReSharper as a Visual Studio extension. Because each one is built around a single stack, refactoring, navigation and inspections work on an understanding of the language rather than on text matching. IntelliJ IDEA and PyCharm are free for both commercial and non-commercial use, while CLion, DataGrip, Rider, RubyMine, RustRover and WebStorm are free for non-commercial use. AI is integrated natively with a choice of models, and you can bring your own AI subscriptions and API keys instead of being locked to one vendor.
JetBrains pricing
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Prices read from the vendor's own pricing page on 2026-09-08. Vendors change plans without notice — check the source before you budget.
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Key features
One IDE per language
Eleven separate products, each built around a single stack — IntelliJ IDEA for Java and Kotlin, PyCharm for Python, GoLand for Go, and so on — rather than one editor extended by plugins.
Free tiers that differ by product
IntelliJ IDEA and PyCharm are free for commercial and non-commercial use; CLion, DataGrip, Rider, RubyMine, RustRover and WebStorm are free for non-commercial use only.
Bring your own AI keys
AI is integrated natively with a choice of models, and your own AI subscriptions and API keys can be used instead of a single bundled vendor.
Database and Visual Studio tooling
DataGrip covers multiple databases as a standalone tool, and ReSharper extends Visual Studio rather than replacing it.
Strengths and trade-offs
What works well
- Refactoring and code intelligence remain best in class
- Consistent experience across languages
- Built-in database, VCS and test tooling
Where it falls short
- Paid subscription per developer
- Noticeably heavier than a plain editor
- Overkill for small scripts
Who it is for
Developers working daily in one language on a substantial codebase.
Pick it or skip it
Pick JetBrains if
- Professional Java and Kotlin developers: IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate is $199 the first year, falling to $119 from year three
- Polyglot developers who use several IDEs — the All Products Pack is $299 the first year for 17 tools
- Hobbyists: CLion, DataGrip, GoLand, Rider, RubyMine, RustRover and WebStorm are free for non-commercial use
Skip it if
- You will not renew: yearly plans include a perpetual fallback licence, but monthly plans do not
- You need one language only and a free editor does the job — VS Code or a Community edition may be enough
- Your company buys seats: organisation pricing is higher than the individual prices quoted here
Our verdict
Worth the money if you live in the IDE. Occasional users get less from it than the price suggests.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do JetBrains IDEs cost, and are any free?
- For individuals, IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate costs US$199 for the first year, $159 the second and $119 from the third year on. The All Products Pack with 17 tools is $299, $239, then $179. WebStorm starts at $79 and most single IDEs at $109. WebStorm, PyCharm's community edition, CLion, DataGrip, GoLand, Rider, RubyMine and RustRover are free for non-commercial use, and yearly subscriptions include a perpetual fallback licence.
- Who is JetBrains best for?
- Developers working daily in one language on a substantial codebase.
- What are the main drawbacks of JetBrains?
- The trade-offs we noted: Paid subscription per developer; Noticeably heavier than a plain editor; Overkill for small scripts.
- When should you not use JetBrains?
- Skip JetBrains if: You will not renew: yearly plans include a perpetual fallback licence, but monthly plans do not; You need one language only and a free editor does the job — VS Code or a Community edition may be enough; Your company buys seats: organisation pricing is higher than the individual prices quoted here.
What we checked
- Public APIOffers a documented API you can build against.Yes
- Mobile appHas a native app for iOS or Android, not just a mobile website.No
- Open source / self-hostableSource is open and the tool can be run on your own infrastructure.No
- SSO (SAML)Supports SAML single sign-on on at least one plan.Yes
“Not checked” means exactly that — we have not verified it, and we do not guess.
Evidence and freshness
Status: Vendor pricing page verifiedReviewed: 2026-09-08
- JetBrains — Store (individual, yearly) ↗
Checked 2026-09-08 · Supports: All Products Pack US$299 first year, $239 second, $179 third onwards; 17 tools incl. AI Pro, IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate US$199 / $159 / $119, WebStorm $79 / $63 / $47; PyCharm Pro, GoLand, PhpStorm, CLion, DataGrip, RubyMine $109 / $87 / $65; Rider $169; RustRover $69, free for non-commercial use: CLion, DataGrip, GoLand, Rider, RubyMine, RustRover, WebStorm, all yearly subscriptions include a perpetual fallback licence; prices excl. VAT
- JetBrains — IDEs ↗
Checked 2026-09-12 · Supports: IntelliJ IDEA: IDE for Java and Kotlin developers, PyCharm: IDE for Python developers and data scientists, GoLand: IDE for Go developers; WebStorm: IDE for JavaScript and TypeScript developers, DataGrip: Tool for multiple databases; ReSharper: Extension that makes Visual Studio a much better IDE, JetBrains offers IntelliJ IDEA and PyCharm for free for both commercial and non-commercial use, CLion, DataGrip, Rider, RubyMine, RustRover, and WebStorm are also free for non-commercial use, Natively integrated AI with transparent AI costs without vendor lock-in; bring your own AI subscriptions and API keys
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