# JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA vs Sublime Text

| Attribute | JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 47.4 (31% (low)) | 35 (39% (low)) |
| description.long | Desktop IDE that combines advanced code editing, debugging, and analysis tools with native AI integration to help developers write high-quality Java and Kotlin code efficiently throughout the development lifecycle. | 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","lsp_dap":true,"builtin_ai":"native","deployment":"desktop","os_support":"Windows, Mac, Linux","remote_dev":true,"open_source":"closed","base_platform":"original","extensibility":"plugins","pricing_model":"subscription","language_scope":"polyglot","git_integration":true,"code_intelligence":"ide_grade","integrated_debugger":true}` | `{"type":"code_editor","lsp_dap":false,"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 | 6 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"GPT"},{"name":"Gemini"},{"name":"Grok"},{"name":"GitHub Copilot"},{"name":"Cursor"}]` | `[{"name":"Git"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | - | `{"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 |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | - | low |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (IDEs & Code Editors)

| Capability | JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA | Sublime Text |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Type | Full IDE | Code editor |
| Language scope | Polyglot | Polyglot |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop |
| **Platform support** |  |  |
| OS support | Windows, Mac, Linux | 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 | Closed | Closed |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Per-seat subscription | Perpetual |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:47:03.310Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*