About JetBrains
JetBrains' IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.) are a staple in professional development environments, with deep tooling under one subscription.
Key features
Maker of IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, and other professional-grade IDEs used widely by developers.
What is JetBrains?
JetBrains produces a family of language-specific IDEs, sold individually or as an All Products Pack subscription, widely used across professional software teams.
Editorial assessment: this page is a research-based assessment of publicly documented features, product information, and pricing. It is not a claim of independent hands-on testing.
Key features
- Language-specific IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, WebStorm, etc.)
- Built-in debugging & refactoring tools
- Version control integration
- All Products Pack subscription
- Free for students & open source
Pricing
Starting price: $8.90/mo (single IDE, first year). Individual IDEs from ~$8.90/mo (pricing changes after year 1); All Products Pack ~$28.90/mo. Free plan: Yes (Community editions for some IDEs). Free trial: Yes. Prices change — check the official pricing page before buying.
What we like
- Deep, language-specific tooling beats general-purpose editors for many workflows
- All Products Pack covers every IDE under one subscription
- Free/discounted licenses for students and open-source projects
- Strong brand trust among professional developers
Where it falls short
- Subscription cost adds up compared to free editors like VS Code
- Can feel heavy for very simple projects
Who should use JetBrains?
Professional developers wanting deep IDE tooling
Teams standardizing on JetBrains across languages
Skip it if: A free editor like VS Code already covers your needs
Our verdict
Worth recommending to developer-focused readers who want IDE-level tooling beyond what free editors offer.
Official website: https://www.jetbrains.com
Pros
- ✓ Deep, language-specific tooling beats general-purpose editors for many workflows
- ✓ All Products Pack covers every IDE under one subscription
- ✓ Free/discounted licenses for students and open-source projects
- ✓ Strong brand trust among professional developers
Cons
- × Subscription cost adds up compared to free editors like VS Code
- × Can feel heavy for very simple projects
Best for
Consider another tool if
- ✓ A free editor like VS Code already covers your needs
Worth recommending to developer-focused readers who want IDE-level tooling beyond what free editors offer.
Pricing
$8.90/mo (single IDE, first year)
PaidIndividual IDEs from ~$8.90/mo (pricing changes after year 1); All Products Pack ~$28.90/mo.
Free plan available. Free trial available.