# IntelliJ IDEA vs Sublime Text

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** IntelliJ IDEA

| Attribute | IntelliJ IDEA | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 51.9 (72% (medium)) | 42.3 (37% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 890 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 20,630 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An IDE that accelerates software development through smart code editing, debugging, and analysis tools, enhanced with native AI capabilities for code completion and suggestions. It is indexed under IDEs & Code Editors.","source":"https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/","question":"What is IntelliJ IDEA?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"IntelliJ IDEA supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/","question":"What platforms does IntelliJ IDEA support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for IntelliJ IDEA, including Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Junie and Codex. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/","question":"What does IntelliJ IDEA integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for IntelliJ IDEA. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as IntelliJ IDEA not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/","question":"What security certifications does IntelliJ IDEA have?","confidence":0.48}]` | `[{"answer":"A lightweight code editor with GPU acceleration, context-aware auto-complete, split-pane interface, and multi-language syntax support. Available natively on macOS, Windows, and Linux including ARM64 architectures. It is indexed under IDEs & Code Editors.","source":"https://www.sublimetext.com","question":"What is Sublime Text?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sublime Text offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.sublimetext.com","question":"Is Sublime Text free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sublime Text supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.sublimetext.com","question":"What platforms does Sublime Text support?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| description.long | Professional integrated development environment for Java and Kotlin with built-in AI assistance for code generation and validation. Includes integrated debugging, testing, database tools, and application profiling in a unified interface. | A lightweight code editor with GPU acceleration, context-aware auto-complete, split-pane interface, and multi-language syntax support. Available natively on macOS, Windows, and Linux including ARM64 architectures. |
| features.capabilities | `{"type":"full_ide","builtin_ai":"native","deployment":"desktop","os_support":"Windows, macOS","remote_dev":true,"open_source":"open_core","base_platform":"original","extensibility":"plugins","pricing_model":"subscription","language_scope":"polyglot","code_intelligence":"ide_grade","integrated_debugger":true}` | `{"type":"code_editor","lsp_dap":true,"builtin_ai":"none","deployment":"desktop","os_support":"macOS, Windows, Linux (including ARM64)","remote_dev":false,"open_source":"closed","base_platform":"original","extensibility":"plugins","pricing_model":"perpetual","language_scope":"polyglot","git_integration":true,"code_intelligence":"ide_grade","integrated_debugger":false}` |
| integrations.count | 9 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"GPT"},{"name":"Gemini"},{"name":"Grok"},{"name":"GitHub Copilot"},{"name":"Cursor"},{"name":"Junie"},{"name":"Claude Agent"},{"name":"Codex"},{"name":"Spring Framework","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"Git"}]` |
| language.primary | Java | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-14T13:22:10.181Z","freeTrialDays":30}` | `{"type":"perpetual","summary":"Free unlimited evaluation; license purchase required for continued use","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.sublimetext.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-16T20:53:37.935Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| release.cadence_days | 2 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/pycharm/2026.2.3","date":"2026-09-18T15:43:23Z","type":"stable","version":"pycharm/2026.2.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/idea/2026.2.3","date":"2026-09-16T09:31:48Z","type":"stable","version":"idea/2026.2.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/pycharm/2026.2.2","date":"2026-09-07T15:24:11Z","type":"stable","version":"pycharm/2026.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/idea/2026.2.2","date":"2026-09-02T15:41:49Z","type":"stable","version":"idea/2026.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/pycharm/2026.2.1","date":"2026-08-12T07:24:12Z","type":"stable","version":"pycharm/2026.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/pycharm/2026.1.5","date":"2026-08-13T11:27:43Z","type":"stable","version":"pycharm/2026.1.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/idea/2026.1.5","date":"2026-08-12T14:41:47Z","type":"stable","version":"idea/2026.1.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/idea/2026.2.1","date":"2026-08-10T11:37:47Z","type":"stable","version":"idea/2026.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/idea/2025.2.6.3","date":"2026-07-28T18:32:49Z","type":"stable","version":"idea/2025.2.6.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/pycharm/2026.2.0.1","date":"2026-07-27T19:34:39Z","type":"stable","version":"pycharm/2026.2.0.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/pycharm/2025.3.6.1","date":"2026-07-28T18:00:12Z","type":"stable","version":"pycharm/2025.3.6.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/idea/2025.3.6.1","date":"2026-07-29T07:38:33Z","type":"stable","version":"idea/2025.3.6.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/pycharm/2026.2","date":"2026-07-20T17:13:34Z","type":"stable","version":"pycharm/2026.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/idea/2026.2","date":"2026-07-16T13:32:03Z","type":"stable","version":"idea/2026.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/pycharm/2026.1.4","date":"2026-07-03T13:04:15Z","type":"stable","version":"pycharm/2026.1.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/idea/2026.1.4","date":"2026-07-02T11:28:47Z","type":"stable","version":"idea/2026.1.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/pycharm/2026.1.3","date":"2026-06-22T12:12:40Z","type":"stable","version":"pycharm/2026.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/idea/2026.1.3","date":"2026-06-04T10:57:17Z","type":"stable","version":"idea/2026.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/pycharm/2025.3.6","date":"2026-06-04T09:43:41Z","type":"stable","version":"pycharm/2025.3.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/JetBrains/intellij-community/releases/tag/idea/2025.3.6","date":"2026-06-03T11:14:12Z","type":"stable","version":"idea/2025.3.6"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | 4.4 | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.jetbrains.com/company/commitment/compliance-highlights/ | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=com.intellij%3Aannotations&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (IDEs & Code Editors)

| Capability | IntelliJ IDEA | Sublime Text |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Type | Full IDE | Code editor |
| Language scope | Polyglot | Polyglot |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| **Platform support** |  |  |
| OS support | Windows, macOS | macOS, Windows, Linux (including ARM64) |
| Base platform | Original | Original |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Extensibility | Plugins | Plugins |
| **DX** |  |  |
| LSP / DAP support | - | ✓ |
| Remote / dev-containers | ✓ | ✗ |
| Integrated debugger / profiler | ✓ | ✗ |
| Code intelligence depth | IDE-grade | IDE-grade |
| Built-in git integration | - | ✓ |
| **AI** |  |  |
| Built-in AI | Native | None |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Openness | Open-core | Closed |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Per-seat subscription | Perpetual |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-18T05:34:13.646Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*