JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA
A development environment for building Java and Kotlin applications with built-in AI-powered code generation and intelligent analysis
- Vendor
- JetBrains s.r.o.
- Also known as
- jetbrains-intellij-idea
What is JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA?
A professional IDE for Java and Kotlin development that combines advanced code intelligence with integrated AI capabilities for code generation, testing, debugging, and application profiling. Includes deep support for Spring Framework and modern development practices.
JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA pricing
We don't have JetBrains 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 JetBrains 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, Mac, Linux
- 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
- Closed
- Pricing model
- Per-seat subscription
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- macOS
- Linux
- Windows
Integrations (6)
Independently observed- Claude
- GPT
- Gemini
- Grok
- GitHub Copilot
- Cursor
JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA FAQ
Common questions about JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA?
A professional IDE for Java and Kotlin development that combines advanced code intelligence with integrated AI capabilities for code generation, testing, debugging, and application profiling. Includes deep support for Spring Framework and modern development practices. It is indexed under IDEs & Code Editors.
Source: https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/
Is JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA free?
JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://www.jetbrains.com/idea/
What platforms does JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA support?
JetBrains 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 JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA integrate with?
We have confirmed 6 integrations for JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA, including Claude, GPT, Gemini, Grok, GitHub Copilot and Cursor. 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 JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA have?
We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for JetBrains 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 JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.
Source: https://www.jetbrains.com/company/commitment/compliance-highlights/
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price level | 80 | 0.05 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 50 | 0.06 | 3.2 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 50 | 0.06 | 3.2 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 67 | 0.04 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 25 | 0.08 | 2.1 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 24 | 0.05 | 1.2 | ✓ |
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Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 62% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Type: full_ide · Lsp dap: Yes · Builtin ai: native · Deployment: desktop · Os support: Windows, Mac, Linux · Remote dev: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-04 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 6 | mediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60% |
Pricing
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Status page | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-05 · 60% |
Security
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