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IntelliJ IDEA

byJetBrains
in Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Software
4.5

Overview

Product Information on IntelliJ IDEA

Updated 13th October 2025

What is IntelliJ IDEA?

IntelliJ IDEA is a software designed for integrated development environments, supporting programming languages such as Java, Kotlin, Groovy, and Scala. The software enables code editing, debugging, and testing within a unified interface. It provides intelligent code completion, static code analysis, and refactoring tools to improve code quality and development productivity. IntelliJ IDEA offers integration with version control systems, build tools, and application servers, supporting both local and remote development workflows. The software addresses common challenges in software development, such as managing complex codebases and automating repetitive tasks, while facilitating collaboration among development teams. It is utilized for building, maintaining, and deploying applications across various platforms.

IntelliJ IDEA Pricing

IntelliJ IDEA is a software that uses a subscription-based pricing model with tiered plans for individuals and organizations. The software offers annual or monthly payment options, with pricing determined by the type of license, number of users, and duration of subscription. Educational and open source users may access specialized license options. Renewal pricing may differ from initial purchase rates.

Overall experience with IntelliJ IDEA

Software Developer
500M - 1B USD, Software
FAVORABLE

“IntelliJ IDEA Increases Productivity But Demands High Resources for Large Projects”

4.0
May 11, 2026
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ENGINEER
<50M USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“Bug Report Prioritization Lags Behind New Features in Recent Product Updates”

3.0
Oct 31, 2025
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 26th August 2024

JetBrains is a software development company, established in 2000, that focuses on creating tools to streamline and enhance the process of code development. The company's primary offering is a range of integrated development environments (IDEs) adaptable to various programming languages such as the JVM platform, C and C++, SQL, Go, PHP, Python, .NET, Ruby, Rails, and JavaScript. Complementing these IDEs, JetBrains also provides .NET and Visual Studio tools such as ReSharper and dotPeek, among others. To cater to collaborative efforts and remote work scenarios, JetBrains offers team tools like Space and TeamCity. Additionally, it has delved into creating programming languages, producing Kotlin and MPS. JetBrains is equally invested in promoting learning and education, reflected in dedicated tools like PyCharm Edu and IntelliJ IDEA Edu, and platforms for learning programming like JetBrains Academy.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2000
Head office location
Prague, Czechia
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
https://www.jetbrains.com/

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Peer Discussions

IntelliJ IDEA Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(300 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
56%
4 Star
42%
3 Star
2%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Software Developer
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    IntelliJ IDEA Increases Productivity But Demands High Resources for Large Projects

    4.0
    May 11, 2026
    My overall experience with IntelliJ Idea has been very positive, especially for backend development involving Java based applications and large enterprise codebases. I use it regularly for development, debugging, code reviews and maintaining Production level services. Its Intelligent code completion, deep code analysis, and advanced refactoring tools have significantly improved development speed and reduced manual errors. The debugging tools are one of its strongest points, especially when working with a multi layer backend services where tracing issues quickly is critical.
  • Software Developer
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    IntelliJ IDEA Increases Productivity But Demands High Resources for Large Projects

    4.0
    May 11, 2026
    My overall experience with IntelliJ Idea has been very positive, especially for backend development involving Java based applications and large enterprise codebases. I use it regularly for development, debugging, code reviews and maintaining Production level services. Its Intelligent code completion, deep code analysis, and advanced refactoring tools have significantly improved development speed and reduced manual errors. The debugging tools are one of its strongest points, especially when working with a multi layer backend services where tracing issues quickly is critical.
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User Sentiment About IntelliJ IDEA
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IntelliJ IDEA Likes & Dislikes

Like

What I like the most about IntelliJ is its intelligent code assistance and refactoring capabilities. It understands the code context very well and provides accurate suggestions, which really speeds up development. The debugging experience is also very smooth and detailed, making it easier to identify and fix issues quickly. I also appreciate the seamless integration with tools like Git, Maven, and Spring boot, which allows me to manage everything in one place without switching between multiple tools. Overall, it makes development more efficient and less error prone

Like

What I like the most about IntelliJ is its intelligent code assistance and refactoring capabilities. It understands the code context very well and provides accurate suggestions, which really speeds up development. The debugging experience is also very smooth and detailed, making it easier to identify and fix issues quickly. I also appreciate the seamless integration with tools like Git, Maven, and Spring boot, which allows me to manage everything in one place without switching between multiple tools. Overall, it makes development more efficient and less error prone

Like

What I like the most about IntelliJ is its intelligent code assistance and refactoring capabilities. It understands the code context very well and provides accurate suggestions, which really speeds up development. The debugging experience is also very smooth and detailed, making it easier to identify and fix issues quickly. I also appreciate the seamless integration with tools like Git, Maven, and Spring boot, which allows me to manage everything in one place without switching between multiple tools. Overall, it makes development more efficient and less error prone

Dislike

Takes too much RAM, bad AI features, buggy.

Dislike

Takes too much RAM, bad AI features, buggy.

Dislike

Takes too much RAM, bad AI features, buggy.