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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of PyCharm Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Jerry L OwnerComputer & Network Security, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It also integrates well with version control systems, which helps me keep client projects organized and professional.“ April 23, 2026 Jerry L OwnerComputer & Network Security, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The initial setup and configuration can also feel overwhelming for newer users or small business owners without a strong development background.“ April 23, 2026 Jerry L OwnerComputer & Network Security, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It plays a key role in delivering high-quality, professional-grade work to my clients.“ April 23, 2026 Andrea C Software EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It will take up a lot of memory to run and will often take longer to load than other editors - especially older machines. Because it is designed to handle large projects, it may take longer to index a large project.“ January 19, 2026 Jerry L OwnerComputer & Network Security, Self-employedUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Overall, it allows me to focus more on delivering value rather than fighting with my development environment.“ April 23, 2026 HH Hein H Network EngineerComputer & Network Security, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “PyCharm can be quite demanding on system resources, especially RAM and CPU, making it slow on older or less powerful machines“ April 4, 2025 Andrea C Software EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I use PyCharm mainly for backend development because it is superior to lighter editors when creating complicated applications.“ January 19, 2026 tm tomas m CTOConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The worst thing about pycharm is that to use it well and take full advantage of this program, the learning curve is worse than other programs, this means that it takes more time to use it properly.“ December 23, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 370 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Tyler S. Data Analyst Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pycharm for the win!" August 13, 2025 5.0 Pros Easy to navigate UI, AI integrations, the whole Jet Brian’s suite works well together, offer student licenses Cons There are certain IDE/VENV that aren’t natively supported, I’ve had a difficult experience with support team and merging my student account to professional account Review Source PE Paul E. Security and Compliance Lead Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A must-have tool for Python development" July 17, 2025 5.0 Development in Python has been night and day moving from VS Code to PyCharm. I build various tools and scripts, and the in-built tooling helps identify issues whilst I'm typing, and helps provide fixes and better practices. It also has native support for frontend (HTML, CSS, JS) in one place. The ability to connect to databases is huge as well, makes things SO much simpler being able to stay in one screen. Pros It's a very extensible IDE, with lots of native support and plugins for everything you'll need for developing scripts and applications. I've been using PyCharm for years, and it's been killer the entire time! PyCharm includes the code editor, debugger, test runner, version control, package manager, database tools, virtual environment support, and web framework support. With so many tools included, it's difficult to recommend anything else! Cons The application can be quite clunky and heavy due to the nature of the way it has been built. Whilst there are lots of good extensions, some third-party vendors will develop for it second to VS Code, so you may have to wait for some functionality. Switched from [Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) Had several frustrating issues with VS Code, with the most prominent being the big push to use Github Copilot. Review Source TM Terry M. Senior Analyst Mining & Metals Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "feels like visual studio optimized for python" May 20, 2025 3.0 Pros it looks like visual studio optimized for python, very straight forward for software developers coming from other programming language to get on board Cons the user interface design is a bit outdated, the support for jupyter notebook feels a bit buggy, unable to add more jupyter nbextensions Review Source BT Bikam T. Student Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great IDE for robust and efficient python development. " July 3, 2025 5.0 PyCharm is great and makes handling large codebases a breeze. For python development i always use PyCharm. Pros The refactoring is much better in PyCharm than any other IDE i have used. There are also many great plugins available in pycharm, IdeaVim for vim motions, and the Grazie grammar plugin which highlights grammatical errors in your comments. Other than in really small projects, i have noticed that ram usage is exactly the same in Pycharm and in VSCode. The default theme and font in PyCharm looks great too. Cons On really small projects (under 1000 lines of code), i have noticed for me that PyCharm uses more memory than VScode. In rare occasions Pycharm underlined code with yellow, marking it as an issue, when there was no issue. This hasn't happened to me in months so they may have fixed this, when it did happened i just clicked ignore warning. Switched from [Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) I heard that PyCharm is much better any other editor for python development, which is the main language i code in. Review Source PTCH Princess Terana Caram H. Self-employed Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best for Python Programming" May 4, 2026 4.0 I still prefer PyCharm over other Python Programming IDEs because my experience so far has been error-free. When I code, it shows me the clues on how to edit my script. I also commend that I can install built-in plugins like Flet GUI Framework. What amazed me was when I used the ready-to-use libraries. Python Programming is made simple with PyCharm. Pros The installation process is standard and does not require complex technical skills. That's why I choose this over other Python Programming IDEs. Cons It does not work at its optimal performance when I use my old laptop. However, on a well-maintaned computer equipment, it runs with minimal inconvenience. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Reliable and Powerful Python IDE for Small Business Consulting" April 23, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with PyCharm has been very positive as a small business owner providing consulting and development services. It has helped me streamline my workflow when building custom Python solutions, whether it’s automation scripts or integrations for clients. The reliability and feature set make it a dependable tool I can use daily without worrying about limitations. It plays a key role in delivering high-quality, professional-grade work to my clients. Pros What I like most about PyCharm is how efficient it makes developing and maintaining Python-based solutions for my clients. The intelligent code completion, built-in debugging tools, and seamless virtual environment management save me a lot of time when building and troubleshooting scripts. It also integrates well with version control systems, which helps me keep client projects organized and professional. Overall, it allows me to focus more on delivering value rather than fighting with my development environment. Cons One downside of PyCharm is that it can be resource-heavy, especially on older machines or lightweight setups. When running multiple projects or large codebases, I’ve noticed it can slow down or consume a significant amount of memory. The initial setup and configuration can also feel overwhelming for newer users or small business owners without a strong development background. Additionally, some advanced features are locked behind the paid Professional version, which may not be ideal when you're just starting out. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The most powerful IDE for Python professionals" January 19, 2026 5.0 I use PyCharm mainly for backend development because it is superior to lighter editors when creating complicated applications. The integration with Git and the refactoring tools make managing large projects much simpler than editing files in a text editor. Although PyCharm is resource-intensive, the time savings provided by its productivity-boosting features far outweigh any performance-related issues that arise from using it. Pros Code completions and static analyses in PyCharm outperform those of all other Python IDEs. The PyCharm visual debugger is amazing. Stepping through your code and checking the values of variables as you go will save you hours of trial-and-error. In addition, I like how it has built-in support for virtual environments and has excellent database development tools. Cons It uses a lot of resources to run. It will take up a lot of memory to run and will often take longer to load than other editors - especially older machines. Because it is designed to handle large projects, it may take longer to index a large project. For someone new to using an editor, it may seem a little bit less user-friendly than something like VS Code, which is considered a "light-weight" editor. Review Source MR Mathieu R. Programmeur Jouabilité Gambling & Casinos Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Efficient Python Development Made Easy" December 7, 2025 5.0 Pros PyCharm offers a very smooth experience for Python projects. Its analysis and refactoring tools are effective and help keep code clean. I’ve appreciated how quickly it can detect errors or inconsistencies. Cons The IDE can feel a bit heavy at first, especially on already busy machines, but other than that, it works fine. Review Source HH Hein H. Network Engineer Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 6-12 months ### ""PyCharm: A Powerful but Resource-Heavy Python IDE"" April 4, 2025 5.0 It has built-in support for Git, Docker, Jupiter Notebooks, virtual environments, and databases, making it a great all-in-one tool Pros leaning about Python Programing Language Cons PyCharm can be quite demanding on system resources, especially RAM and CPU, making it slow on older or less powerful machines Review Source SD Samantha D. Data Scientist Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great IDE for Python" April 3, 2025 5.0 PyCharm was my first IDE when I started Python; it has a bit of a steep learning curve, but if you just need to run a Python script, it's easy to work with. Pros Built-in support for Python Programming Language Cons The professional version costs a lot compared to other IDEs Review Source SIR Samuel Isa R. Full stack developer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Python's greatest IDE " November 23, 2024 4.0 I use pycharm for everything I need, backend development or simple scripts programs. It has a great coding experience as well as other intellij IDE's Pros Intellij smart suggestions are awesome as well as easy plugin integrations Cons Poor console command experience, it's just a simple command prompt Alternatives considered [Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) Reason for choosing PyCharm User interface was a game changer, and I prefer more smart suggestions for intellij Review Source MF Marc F. PH.D. Student Computer-Science Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One IDE for every application" March 16, 2022 5.0 With PyCharm I have written the code of my bachelor thesis, my first job, my master thesis and now my PhD thesis. I would choose PyCharm again and again, because everything is really available and if that is not the case, plugins can be added easily. Pros Especially since Python is the most used programming language in the area of data science, PyCharm is ideal to support these scientific processes through various data science plugins. Especially with regard to the possibility that plugins can be integrated, that these plugins are developed by a lively community, and that PyCharm enables their integration in an uncomplicated way, PyCharm appears to be the ideal IDE. Furthermore, PyCharm offers an all-round package of useful functionalities and comfort features with the necessary distance to the developer to support but not to override and increase the workload. Cons There are no real counter-arguments, as PyCharm is self-contained at its core and guarantees just the right level of convenience features and necessities for smooth operations. However, the main feature of PyCharm is the integration of plugins. These can then lead to problems accordingly, whereby these errors are not introduced by PyCharm but by external developers. Switched from [Notepad++](https://www.capterra.com/p/185965/Notepad/)[Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) Compared to Notepad++, PyCharm is more versatile and clearly structured. For Visual Studio Code the offered functions are comparable, but VSC is more suitable for the development of text documents, but not like PyCharm for the development of code. Review Source HS Hossein S. Electrical Engineer Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pycharm is one of the best IDEs for python coding currently available." February 20, 2023 5.0 Overall, Pycharm makes your code developement easy, fast, and enjoyable. It is a great and inexpensive IDE for code modification, debugging, and compiling. Pros Pycharm helps me to improve the efficiency and quality of my Python development. The most important thing about Pycharm is that it is not heavy on your system. It is supported in Linux, MAc,a nd sindows. I have used it in Linux and windows, and I did not find any dislikes. I always use Pycharm to edit my code, compile it, and debug it if needed. It offers library suggestions. Pycharm is great to save time while performing code developement. Cons There are two versions of Pycharm; a free (community) version and a paid (business) version. The paid version is needed for higher level codings like machine learning models. I have been using the free version for electronics hardware coding and I find it suitable for that. However, the paid version features a lot more learning models and modules. They can also improve the error statements; for me the errors after compiling the code are not quite clear. The other dislike I have is regarding the memory usage; whenever I open 3 python projects at the same time my PC turns out to be extremely slow. I would also suggest Pycharm team to consider the feature of integrating Notepad applciation with Pycharm. Switched from [Notepad++](https://www.capterra.com/p/185965/Notepad/) I wanted to use an IDE with code debugging feature. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Researcher Research Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "User-Friendly Platform for Python" July 6, 2025 4.0 PyCharm excels with code completion, debugging, and virtual environments, ideal for Python. However, it's resource-heavy, slow on older systems, and the pro version is pricey. The free version is Python-only. Overall, it's powerful but can be demanding. Pros PyCharm's code completion, debugging, and virtual environments make it ideal for Python projects. Seamless GitHub integration and constant updates enhance its value. Cons PyCharm's not lightweight, eats PC space with junk files, needing weekly cleanup. It's resource-heavy, slow on old Windows. Pro version's costly; free version limits to Python, no other languages, and slows code execution. Review Source HA Hakob A. Solutions Engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Ultimate IDE for Python" February 2, 2025 5.0 I've tried different IDEs in my Python journey, but PyCharm was an ultimate tool for my every need. The user interface is very convenient, you can debug your code easily using the colored keywords. There are so many settings and changes you can implement to adapt the software for your specific needs. I think JetBrains did a really great job for creating ultimate IDEs for every need. Pros PyCharm every aspect is absolutely great. One of the biggest advantages of it is that you can install Python Packages directly to your project, so they are not mixed with other projects you are working on. Cons One major thing I miss in PyCharm is that the community edition doesn't include tools for Data Science (Jupyter-type experience). Review Source RPC Rekha Priyadharshini C. Data Scientist Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best tool for Python development" July 17, 2021 5.0 PyCharm makes it easy to get started on Python learning and app development. It is well documented and you will find every thing you need for developing under this one tool. The problems tab is very useful in finding coding errors and warnings according to PEP8 standards. Pros PyCharm is the best IDE for Python development as it fits well with Pythonic way of coding by offering built-in terminal and console for interpreting code. Git and Docker integrations makes it very easy to manage code versions and deploy applications. PyCharm can also work with Jupyter Notebooks which is extremely convenient when your code involves data analysis and scientific research. The recently introduced 'Code with me' feature takes collaboration to the next level. Cons PyCharm is a heavy software and requires a decent amount of compute power. It might hang or cause trouble when running in low compute power devices like Raspberry Pi. Also at this time (version 2021.1.3), the git integration doesn't work well when your project is tagged under an organization. Review Source HF HansOlivier F. Master's student in few shot learning Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The "go to" IDE for Python developpement" June 21, 2023 5.0 PyCharm gave me an extensive range of features which was required for neural network architecture. PyCharm has mutliple tools to help write SOLID code.PyCharm's code navigation capabilities are exceptional, allowing me to easily navigate through complex projects, locate definitions, and find usages. The IDE also allowed me to easily restructure my code, making it effortless to improve code readability and maintainability. Pros PyCharm has the strongest base of any python IDE. It offers every possible development tool and more. Its code formatting and debugging are intuitive as well as full of functionnalities. Cons PyCharm can be quite resource-intensive, especially for larger projects. It may require a significant amount of memory and CPU power, which can slow down the overall performance of your system. Altough this requires quite a massive project.PyCharm offers a wide range of features and functionalities, which can make it overwhelming for beginners or those who are new to Python development. The extensive feature set may take some time to fully grasp and utilize effectively. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Why Pycharm is the Best Python Editor ?" April 2, 2022 5.0 I've been using it for a few months now and feel comfortable working with it, I started in university when I started learning Python it was with a different editor which is Spyder, but when I finished the basics and started progressing, everyone advised me to use Pycharm. Pros I am going to talk now and tell you why this editor is my favorite among the other editors in the Python language. You should know first that it is an advanced editor than the other editors . So why is it better? This is due to the fact that it provides you with some tools that will save you time when writing the code, and as we programmers know the importance of time for us, I used it for months and I am now very comfortable working with it, I spent a year before that in the Spyder editor,after that I decided to move forward and use other editors, and after going deeper, everyone told me that PyCharm is a superb editor, and indeed, after what I personally used, I was convinced why it is so. It is also nice that there is a free and paid version of it for those who want to get other advantages, the editor is working on Linux / macOS / Windows. I also advise beginners to start using it, for the beginning is to take the basics and not build large projects, if you use the editor ؛PyCharm or the editor Spyder will not differentiate this topic. Cons One of the negatives that I encountered is the slowness when running, not very slow, but it is rather noticeable, also when using it for the first time you need to adjust the default settings unlike the Spyder editor, its use is direct and very easy. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Graduate research assistant Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best lightweight and user friendly IDE for programmer " June 6, 2022 5.0 I am very satisfied with the performance of pycharm. I used for development work and it already amazed me by its tons of features. Truly an amazing tool for development and deployment of software and application. It's nice interface, user friendly features and good light weight system is highly recommended to anyone. Pros I like the user friendly UI and extra add-ons facility to increase the usability. Cons This is a very large software and sometimes taking time to load. So need to improve this and make it more lightweight. Although it is already in a goof standing as IDE but there are room for improvement. Review Source MS Maha S. Assistant Professor Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PyCharm: One of the Best IDEs for Serious Python Development" August 29, 2023 4.0 Amazing features in code completion, debugging, package importing, and virtual environment management. Pros I have developed several AI/ML applications with the help of PyCharm. Very intuitive IDE that provides easy code completion and debugging for my Python projects. I tried several other IDEs including the reference IDLE implementation but PyCharm is way ahead. Easy importing of packages for scientific computing, machine learning, client/server programming, and database connectivity. Virtual Runtime environments can also be managed very easily in the project settings. Cons A bit of lagging performance on Mac from time to time. I checked and this might be due to the use of several virtual python environments on my system. Not an issue as the features available makes it really appealing for long development hours in Python. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software development enginer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best IDE for specially Python Language and others" September 7, 2022 5.0 One of the main bussiness problem solved by pycharm is server Debugging and easy to solved provide solution for microservice architecture. Pros I like pycharm list below things. 1. Support other IDE shortcut with same themes. 2. Debugging is very easy in live server also every live value you can debug. 3. Provide lots of plugins to provide add on features. Cons Need to be improved list below things. 1. Software is very heavy for use it need to be light weight so minimum configuration we can easy to access it. Review Source Adrian G. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pycharm from the perspective of a Python Developer" July 8, 2022 5.0 When I started coding in Python I quickly realized I need an IDE that would help me learn and improve my coding experience. I tried different IDEs until I was recommended PyCharm. This has helped me learn Python deeper. I became better, and I am thankful for it! Pros I like the way the tooltips inform me about various ways I can improve my code. I like the way it integrates with docstrings. I like the vast customization features and the plugins. Cons I think one of the main issues I have is the MyPy integration. There are some plugins but they're not very reliable. And I would prefer if this functionality would be in PyCharm itself. Review Source OM Oscar M. Researcher Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Effortless development with Python" December 19, 2023 5.0 Despite of the mentioned drawback, PyCharm is my daily IDE for Python. Thanks to university account, all feature are unlocked. Pros PyCharm offers a ton of benefits in my daily workflow as researcher. From my experience one of its standout advantages lies in its ability to significantly enhance developer productivity and streamline the coding process. The features I like from PyCharm are: intelligent code completion, robust debugging tools, and seamless integration with version control systems. Cons The main drawback of PyCharm against other competitors is the resource intensive load. In my machine, PyCharm can be resource-intensive, consuming a significant amount of system memory. This might lead to slower performance when the size of project is big. Review Source Ameer N. Student/Intern Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Python IDE that makes coding in Python smoother" March 31, 2021 4.0 My overall experience is quite positive.I have been using it to write Python code. Pycharm is also used for descriptive statistics, simulation, cleaning and other types of data processing. It is used for Python implementation and distribution in the enterprise. Thanks to all of the powerful features it has, from Version Control to Code Inspection, it helped us handle our projects and improve delivery speed.- It is not restricted to the development of Python code. Pros Several divisions within the organization use it to build Web apps and machine learning algorithms . The Python debugging functionality is superior to what we have previously used. When scripting, it provides guidance. There are numerous keyboard shortcuts for jumping to various parts of code, finding and replacing items in a program, module, or route. W e can read and write better code and understand what's going on easily. Cons You can't turn it on for a major project and hope to be able to jump back in. Any time PyCharm runs, it has to search everything, which takes time and is inconvenient. It should take less time to get up and working. When testing code, closing threads also takes awhile. Review Source Gabriel C. Operational Manager Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Nice & powerful IDE with an even nicer pricing model" October 25, 2019 5.0 I used this IDE initially on a small Python project involving image processing, mainly because I was familiar with Jetbrains' other IDE for Java (IntelliJ). We started with the community version and it performed really nice. Integration with python and it's plugin tools (e.g.: pip) is all in place, we also loved that we could use the SonarLint plugin, it has excellent code analysis tools, etc. As the project grew, we ended up with a Flask server and a full-blown API & web interface. And this is where we felt the need to switch the PyCharm edition, since the free (community) one has very limited support for web stuff (css/scss, js, html files, etc) All in all, with the exception of the annoying startup delay (which grew longer and longer as the project grew), I definitely recommend this as the best python IDE. Pros \- Debugger is extremely powerful & well done and it has all the great features like quick watch, instant evaluate, run-to, etc. - Contains both terminal & python console - Has linting, type-checking and refactoring features. This can be extended with the use of additional plugins. - The community edition (which has a free price tag) can also be used for developing commercial applications - Good support for web development in the free version, excellent in the commercial version (used this with Flask) - Remote debugging (but this is part of the professional edition (paid version) Cons \- Huge loading time. Startup can even take 4-5 minutes in case of a large project. This is probably the only thing I can complain about. Reason for choosing PyCharm Although PyDev was leaner, it also felt a lot more clunkier, installing plugins was usually failing at first and needed some more tweaks.. Review Source Similar Products Featured