IntelliJ IDEA
A Java and Kotlin IDE with integrated AI development features
- Vendor
- JetBrains s.r.o.
- Also known as
- intellij-idea
What is IntelliJ IDEA?
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.
IntelliJ IDEA pricing
We don't have IntelliJ IDEA's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What IntelliJ IDEA does
The capabilities that matter for ides & code editors, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Type
- Full IDE
- Language scope
- Polyglot
- Deployment
- Desktop
- OS support
- Windows, macOS
- Base platform
- Original
- Extensibility
- Plugins
- LSP / DAP support
- -
- Remote / dev-containers
- ✓
- Integrated debugger / profiler
- ✓
- Code intelligence depth
- IDE-grade
- Built-in git integration
- -
- Built-in AI
- Native
- Openness
- Open-core
- Pricing model
- -
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- macOS
- Windows
Integrations (9)
Independently observed- Claude
- GPT
- Gemini
- Grok
- GitHub Copilot
- Cursor
- Junie
- Claude Agent
- Codex
Security & compliance
Independently observed- SOC 2 Type IIactive
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
IntelliJ IDEA FAQ
Common questions about IntelliJ IDEA, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is IntelliJ IDEA?
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/
What platforms does IntelliJ IDEA support?
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/
What does IntelliJ IDEA integrate with?
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/
What security certifications does IntelliJ IDEA have?
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/
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Compare IntelliJ IDEA
Side by side against other ides & code editors, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for IntelliJ IDEA, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 63 | 0.09 | 5.9 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 99 | 0.05 | 5.2 | ✓ |
| Price level | 80 | 0.05 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 46 | 0.09 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 50 | 0.06 | 3.2 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 50 | 0.06 | 3.2 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 49 | 0.06 | 3.1 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 29 | 0.09 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Stars | 81 | 0.03 | 2.1 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 25 | 0.08 | 2.1 | ✓ |
| Security score | 44 | 0.04 | 1.8 | ✓ |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 100 | mediumsource · 2026-09-11 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 4 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 57% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Type: full_ide · Builtin ai: native · Deployment: desktop · Os support: Windows, macOS · Remote dev: Yes · Open source: open_core | mediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 9 | mediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Java | highsource · 2026-09-11 · 90% |
Pricing
Release
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Status page | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-01 · 60% |
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure policy | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-01 · 60% |
| Soc2 | Yes | highsource · 2026-09-14 · 75% |
| Gdpr | Yes | highsource · 2026-09-14 · 75% |
| Scorecard | 4.4 | highsource · 2026-09-11 · 90% |
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 0 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=maven&package_name=com.intellij%3Aannotations&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0 | highsource · 2026-09-11 · 90% |
| Certifications | SOC 2 Type II | mediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60% |
| Trust center | https://www.jetbrains.com/company/commitment/compliance-highlights/ | mediumsource · 2026-09-14 · 60% |
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