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PyCharm

PyCharm is JetBrains' IDE for Python.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

JetBrains IDE for Python development

Who should look elsewhere

Heavy on system resources

Pros

  • +Best Python IDE
  • +Excellent Django/Flask support
  • +Built-in testing tools
  • +Database and SQL tools
  • +Community edition free

Cons

  • −Heavy on system resources
  • −Professional features expensive
  • −Slow startup
  • −Overkill for simple scripts
  • −Indexing can hang

Key features

  • ✓Intelligent code completion
  • ✓Debugging and testing tools
  • ✓Version control integration
  • ✓Database tools
  • ✓Scientific tools support
  • ✓Remote development

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Free$0monthPython; Git; Testing
Pro$249monthWeb frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI); Database tools; Full Jupyter (debug, datasets, dashboards)

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