# Page 2 | IntelliJ IDEA Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is IntelliJ IDEA the right Application Development solution for you? Explore 1257 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/136010/IntelliJ-IDEA/reviews --- IntelliJ IDEA 4.7 (1257) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/136010/IntelliJ-IDEA/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of IntelliJ IDEA ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 1257 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Enguerran M. Fullstack Web Developer Sporting Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The ultimate IDE for professional software development" May 13, 2026 5.0 My main integrated development environment for professional work is IntelliJ IDEA. The software helps me work more efficiently through its various keyboard shortcuts and extensive built-in functionality. The software provides high-quality value because its features become essential after users learn them. Pros The smart code completion and refactoring tools are light years ahead of the competition. The system explains everything according to my project needs because it performs complete project understanding. The system includes both integrated debugger tools and Git handling capabilities which function at a high level of excellence. Cons The process demands significant resources with particular focus on consuming RAM. The system experiences performance issues during handling of extremely large microservices architectures. The initial indexing process needs time to complete during the first time application launch. Review Source Alexandre B. Student Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "CS students INTELLIJ IDEA" January 23, 2026 5.0 As a Computer Science student, IntelliJ IDEA is my go-to IDE. It significantly boosts my productivity. While it demands a lot of system resources, the sheer power and smart features it offers make it worth the trade-off Pros The code completion feature with AI is a real life-saver. Its powerful indexing and deep code analysis predict what I need to write and also , it catches potential errors even before compilation, which is especially helpful for my Java projects at university as a CS student . The debugger is also very good, its interface tools make it easy to track variables and analyze stack traces, helping a lot in more complex projects . I also appreciate the wide range of plug ins and integrated tools. Cons The IDE can be quite resource intensive, consuming a large amount of RAM. When multiple projects are open, or if you’re using a mid-range laptop, you may notice some lag or slower startup times. It also has a steep learning curve the abundance of features and shortcuts can feel overwhelming for beginners at first, but the effort to master them definitely pays off in the long run. Review Source Ketaki K. Business process engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great tool for development " November 5, 2025 4.0 Great tool. Very developer friendly. Ease to use. More features to different languages. Interactive too. Pros Developer friendly because it provides all syntax and the autocomplete feature helps to do more work in less time. Cons Plugins can be added feasibily. More user friendly to use. Dark and light modes are super nice to haves. Review Source Chuck K. Software Engineer Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "All-around great IDE for software development" August 30, 2025 5.0 Overall, IntelliJ IDEA is a great tool. I use it mainly for Scala development but it handles C# code well also. The syntax highlighting is great! The integrated tools that I can open in various windows are very helpful. I also like the AI assistant that can help with code development and debugging. Pros I love all the plugins available to the IDE and how well they enhance the interface. IntelliJ IDEA also performs very well as I very rarely have any times where I need to wait long for it to keep up with code changes. Cons The only thing that really has bugged me with IntelliJ IDEA is how it does not seem to handle system shutdown well. Even with all files saved, I must close the application in order to shutdown or restart my computer. Review Source AS Alba S. Front end Program Development Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Un buen IDE " August 11, 2025 4.0 Pros Lo que más me gusta es que tiene una gran posibilidad de adaptar el IDE al lenguaje que estes utilizando, con muchas herramientas y plugins que facilitan el trabajo. Cons Precisamente que tenga tantas opciones a veces hace que se vea muy saturado y con demasiada información en la pantalla Switched from [Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) Para la gestión de servicios en Java es más facil Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Développeur logiciel Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Evaluation IntelliJ IDEA" February 24, 2025 4.0 C'est un IDE, que j'ai vraiment aimé utiliser pour moi c'est le mieux conçu selon le besoin que nous avons, par exemple les frameworks Laravel ou Symfony avec PHPStorm etc... L'utilisation de l'IA intégrée aussi. C'est une très bonne expérience Pros C'est un IDE qui propose qui propose plusieurs types de plugins qui permettent de personnaliser notre environnement selon les besoins du projet. Les outils qui sont intégrés qui sont intégrés automatiquement lors de l'installation ainsi que la complétion de code. Interface utilisateur très intuitive et facile à utiliser. Cons C'est très lourd, ça consomme pas mal de ressources. Raison pour laquelle, le temps de lancement peut être long au démarrage. Ça demande du temps pour s'adapter pour les nouveaux utilisateurs Pour avoir la version complète, ça peut coûter chère Switched from [Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) Parce que l'interface est pratique, les différents plugins qu'on peut utiliser selon le langage avec lequel on veut développer Review Source Ranula G. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "IntelliJ, the best IDEA as a Software Engineer with 6 years of experience " December 28, 2024 5.0 I personally really like to use IntelliJ IDEA, excellent for me as an individual developer, and for the detailed code reviews and really efficient. Pros Actually this is one of the best IDEA I have ever used, as a software developer I have been using IntelliJ IDEA nearly for 6 years. It highlight the potential errors, warnings and suggest possible fixes help me for smooth development. Its seamless git integration helps me for smooth version controlling, It is really user friendly to use. It support plugins like SonarLint which help us to manage our lint issues nicely Cons as per I see it is feature rich IDEA so that it take some time to get familiar with, also it required some additional tool for collaborative workflow. For small or quick code reviews it will be overkilled the time. Also I would say not ideal for non JetBrains tools for CI/CD Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Teaching Assistant Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good product, but not standout" August 13, 2025 3.0 It is okay, but I've ended up switching to other products for Java development, and don't particularly find myself missing it. Pros It has good performance and is a fairly powerful IDE. It also has an aesthetically pleasing interface and has good integration with other IDEs/tools. Cons It can be harder to learn than some competitors, and is hard to integrate with other similar IDEs, since similar ones typically cost extra. Review Source Christine H. Senior Director Information Technology Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best for software developers" March 13, 2025 5.0 IntelliJ IDEA has been a fundamental tool for our development team. Since its implementation, we have experienced significant improvements in productivity, code quality, and operational efficiency. Pros IntelliJ IDEA is the best development platform due to its integrated artificial intelligence, support for multiple languages and technologies, advanced refactoring tools, and its intuitive and customizable interface. It is a versatile tool that enhances productivity and code quality. Cons I have no negative comments to point out about this platform. Review Source PS Preeti S. Software Engineer Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Honest User Review of Intellij" June 24, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Intellij IDEA has been really good. I have been a long time user of Intellij IDEA now and I can tell from my experience that it is a great application. The recent addition of incorporating AI copilot makes the app even better. Pros The easy to use interface and also the tour guide which helps to understand the working of the app. Other than that the ability to link Github and other code sharing platform makes it even better. The automatic spelling correction feature works great. The possible suggestions to resolve any error is also a great feature. Cons It does not provide the option to open the same project in two different windows which is a drawback for me. Review Source MP Michal P. Software Engineer Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Intellij review" March 25, 2025 5.0 I use this almost everyday, in general it is a very essential tool Pros Many useful features available for Java developers Cons It can be a bit bulky, and occasionally crashes, or misbehaves. Review Source NA Naveen A. Technical Lead Program Development Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "prefer java or kotlin code based applications" September 9, 2025 5.0 great experience to have multiple options of third party plugins...repository access,docker integration and writing tests Cons need better AI co pilot integration for code reviews, code suggestions. hoping to see in next versions for robust AI code generation Review Source NF Nancy F. Fullstack Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "IDE for developing" February 26, 2025 5.0 i used for a long time these IDE and i really like that, the user interface its clean expecially with the dark mode, i love the splitting view for seeing better the code or comparing that, i appreaciate all the plugins there are in and it handle really nice the largest project Pros i like the user interface, splitting views of the code its nice, i appreaciate all the plugins there are in that can give u advise for the code efficiency and code quality Cons i think that sometimes not all plugins are maintained well so they can have some bugs Review Source Abhishek P. Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Application building tool" January 16, 2025 5.0 It is a wonderful tool for development experience. The inbuilt features are quite helpful and the provided suggestions are amazing. Multiple languages supported but sometime we face unexpected crashes. Pros 1\. Provide great suggestions to develop and improve the code quality. 2. Compelling and intuitive UI with lot of plugins. 3. Strong autocompleting features , highlighting codes boost the performance and team productivity. Cons 1\. Learning curve is hard and requires proper time. 2. Bit expensive and community edition has very limited features. Review Source DR Daniel R. Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cut My Teeth InelliJ" January 7, 2025 5.0 All good with good resources for learning. A steep learning curve is required to get started and a lot of time required to navigate feature rich console. I cut my teeth with it. Pros Its got all the bells and whistles Runs just about anything Plenty of learning resources Vast features Cons Subscription model is expensive Can be heavy integrated environment Almost too many sistrwcrions due to features available Steep learning curve Review Source KG Khaled G. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the first coding tool that helped me enriched my coding power." January 13, 2025 5.0 I would suggest they make full use of the extensive documentation and tutorials available online. The learning curve can be steep, but the investment is worth it. Pros My favorite feature in it is that it does intelligent code completion. It suggests relevant code with anticipation, hence saving lots of time and effort. Cons What it does is that IntelliJ IDEA really smooths my workflow because of the comprehensive environment it has prepared; within it, one can find everything imaginable-even an integrated debugger and a version control system. Review Source AH Andrew H. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best IDE for Multilingual Development" March 8, 2025 4.0 It is the best IDE for me. It’s user-friendly with an intuitive design Pros We can be built directly within this plateform Cons The indexing process can be slow for large projects Review Source JA Jeffrey A. Software Developer Senior Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great for teaching!" March 10, 2025 4.0 I use this with my students and for my own purposes when writing cross-platform applications. It's a great teaching tool. Pros Cross-platform. Written in Java for Java. Cons IntelliJ Idea can be a bit slow sometimes, but it's manageable. Switched from [Eclipse IDE](https://www.capterra.com/p/205298/Eclipse-IDE/) More professional features that my students would be using in the workforce. Review Source KN Kiril N. Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great IDE for your coding experience" February 9, 2025 5.0 JetBrains IDEs are feature-rich, smart, and efficient but can be resource-heavy and expensive. Pros Powerful IDEs – Feature-rich for various languages. Cons Expensive pricing – Costly for individuals and teams. Review Source EC Eric C. Software Developer Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best IDE for Java/Spring Boot development" February 8, 2025 5.0 Pros Still the best Java/Spring Boot IDE available. Mature with a vast ecosystem of plugins available. Cons Can be a bit more resource hungry and slower than other IDEs eg. VS code. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Intern Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Excellent IDE for developers " February 9, 2025 4.0 Pros Best part abou it is the ease of use and clear and concise project level icons and its ease of integration with docker and kubernetes Cons I wish Jetbrains didnt have Goland/Webstorm/IntelliJ as separate software to install. I know in this way the IDE becomes just like Eclipse, but there should be a better way to do. Review Source LH Lucas H. UI UX Designer Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Coding Rocket" May 5, 2025 5.0 Been tinkering with IntelliJ for yonks, it's a solid wizard spinning Java builds before coffee Pros IntelliJ autocompletes like a champ, refactors on click. Built‑in git, plugins by the bucket Cons But it guzzles RAM on beefy projects and that licence fee is nowhere near pocket‑money levels Review Source RL Richard L. Senior Software developer Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very well rounded IDE tool for a multitude of languages" September 30, 2024 5.0 Very pleasant experience using IntelliJ IDEA on a daily basis 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 Switched from [Eclipse IDE](https://www.capterra.com/p/205298/Eclipse-IDE/) Eclipse was starting to become too resource hungry and had too many crashes Review Source NP Nuno P. Principal Developer Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The IDE for any level of developers" April 24, 2026 5.0 IntelliJ is my daily IDE, be it for professional or personal projects, and sometimes even for small things like reading a simple text file. All due to its complete ease of use and integrations. Pros It is a flexible IDE, I can write code for any language and IntelliJ IDEA is able to support it. It's plugin marketplace is huge, with plugins to connect to Docker images, AWS environment, database, and even several AI assistants that can help out with your code. Cons Being such a complete IDE, IntelliJ IDEA can sometimes be a burden on the machine's resources. Although nothing that a quick restart does not fix. Switched from [Eclipse IDE](https://www.capterra.com/p/205298/Eclipse-IDE/) Initially it was due to company policy, but after a few days of usage, it also became the IDE used for my personal projects. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Developer Internet Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "IDE de référence pour développer en Java en toute simplicité" April 28, 2025 5.0 Je suis très content de cet IDE qui m'est très utile pour développer des applications en Spring Boot. Complétion, détection des erreurs, gestion des imports, et de nombreux autres outils. Très bien intégré avec Hyperskill. Pros IntelliJ IDEA est l'IDE de référence pour la programmation en Java : très bien pensé, intuitif et entièrement personnalisable. Cons Je n'ai pas constaté de problème particulier en utilisant IntelliJ IDEA. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Integrated Development Environment (IDE)](https://www.capterra.com/ide-software/)[Application Development](https://www.capterra.com/application-development-software/)