--- description: Review of IntelliJ IDEA Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: IntelliJ IDEA | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Software](/directory/4413/ide/software) > [IntelliJ IDEA](/software/207805/intellij-idea) # IntelliJ IDEA Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/207805/intellij-idea Page: 1 / 51\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/207805/intellij-idea?page=2) > IntelliJ IDEA is a JetBrains IDE for professional development in Java and Kotlin, created to boost productivity with AI-powered features, built-in tools, and seamless integrations. IntelliJ IDEA helps you code faster and smarter from the start – no additional setup required. Designed for clean, high-quality code, the IDE offers powerful debugging, error detection, and diagnostic tools to minimize mistakes. It stays ahead of the curve, supporting the latest Java and Kotlin versions with early access to new technologies. Its intuitive UI, ergonomic design, and customizable environment ensure a smooth, uninterrupted workflow. Prioritizing security and privacy, IntelliJ IDEA lets you focus on development while keeping your code safe. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 1254 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 1254 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: JetBrains - **Founded**: 2000 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$19.90 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: IntelliJ IDEA offers a 30-day free trial for new users. Pricing details are outlined below. • For Individual Use: $16.90 per month or Annual Billing – $169 per user per year • For Organizations: $59.90 per user per month or Annual Billing – $599 per user per year - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean - **Available Countries**: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong SAR China, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania and 20 more ## Features - API - Automated Testing - Change Management - Code Development - Code Editing - Collaboration Tools - Compatibility Testing - Configurable Workflow - Custom Development - Data Import/Export - Data Modeling - Data Security - Data Visualisation - Database Support - Debugging - Deployment Management - For Developers - Game Development Software - Graphical User Interface - Integrated Development Environment ## Integrations (15 total) - Android Studio - Angular - Docker - Git - GitHub - GitLab - Kubernetes - Maven - Mercurial - MySQL - Redis Enterprise - Scala - Spring Boot - Velocity - Vue ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4413/ide/software) ## Related Categories - [Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4413/ide/software) - [App Development Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4499/app-development/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Overall, it offers a great developer experience. > > **Cons**: Unfortunately, sometimes, it can be quite heavy and even if you have a powerful machine, you may notice some lagging. Especially, during the code indexing process. > > My overall experience with IntelliJ is wonderful. I've been using it for more than 9 years and have never changed it because it's by far the most robust and developer friendly IDE. ----- ### "The best IDE for Java and Kotlin development software" — 5.0/5 > **Barnabe** | *22 August 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This is the best tool for Java/Kotlin development. Every tool you could ever need is included. The syntax highlighting is very important and works amazingly well \! > > **Cons**: The software is very expensive, and the support isn't easy to reach (only public forums, no kind of chat/mail/phone support). Also, this software isn't beginner-friendly because many features are hidden in menus. It may take several months before being fully familiarized with the software. > > This is the best tool for creating software and app using Java and Kotlin. Even if the software is far from being free, there are many many features that may never be used, but if needed are a life changer \! ----- ### "Great tool for software development\!" — 5.0/5 > **Adrian** | *28 October 2022* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I am using this IDE since 2020 and it works perfectly. > > **Cons**: it requires a lot of RAM to work and I think that is an impediment ----- ### "Great for teaching\!" — 4.0/5 > **Jeffrey** | *10 March 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Cross-platform. Written in Java for Java. > > **Cons**: IntelliJ Idea can be a bit slow sometimes, but it's manageable. > > I use this with my students and for my own purposes when writing cross-platform applications. It's a great teaching tool. ----- ### "Very well rounded IDE tool for a multitude of languages" — 5.0/5 > **Richard** | *30 September 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very powerful and light software for development > > **Cons**: A bit expensive I believe. Might not have all the bells and whistles installed out of the box > > Very pleasant experience using IntelliJ IDEA on a daily basis ----- Page: 1 / 51\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/207805/intellij-idea?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/207805/intellij-idea) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data