# Page 4 | PyCharm Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - Is PyCharm the right Integrated Development Environment (IDE) solution for you? Explore 370 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/186625/PyCharm/reviews --- PyCharm 4.7 (370) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/186625/PyCharm/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 4 - Reviews of PyCharm ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 370 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Orjus I. Engineer Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PyCharm Review" September 5, 2023 5.0 Pros I don't know if I would have become familiar with Python without PyCharm. Very nice graphics and very intuitive. It helps you a lot to investigate problems in the code. Very easy to install and use. Cons I cannot think of anything bad. You just need to be careful with the project. If you are not organized they will look like a mess. Review Source Lucila Z. Freelancer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "potente editor de código Python" September 25, 2023 5.0 Pros PyCharm es una herramienta imprescindible en mi flujo de trabajo. Me encanta su interfaz intuitiva y su potente editor de código que hacen que la programación sea más eficiente y placentera. Además, tiene la capacidad de depuración y las sugerencias de autocompletado lo que han elevado mi productividad al eliminar errores y acelerar el desarrollo. Así mismo, la integración con Git facilita el control de versiones y colaboración. Cons Sería interesante que pudieran optimizar el uso de recursos, ya que a veces puede consumir mucha memoria, lo que podría afectar el rendimiento en máquinas con especificaciones más modestas. Review Source Matthew J. Application Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Top Notch IDE" July 13, 2023 5.0 Amazing tool Pros There are quite a lot of features to love about PyCharm, it's indeed a complete IDE. Having worked with the tool for a while I can say it's a complete package and the best in its class. Code Management, Cons It can be pretty overwhelming for a beginner but overall there's nothing to like less about PyCharm. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Intern Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Elegant, Easy-to-use and Time serving" August 16, 2019 5.0 I used PyCharm for machine learning projects. I found using this IDE very useful and easy due to its more useful features I mentioned above. It was really easy to work with the IDE as I could even open CSV files inside the IDE due to its extended support. It is a great IDE to use for easy programming and the IDE makes it easier to debug the scripts as well. Pros I really like the ability to run small code blocks separately without having to run the whole script. It helps to test blocks of codes separately and to debug. The ability to detect unused libraries that are imported to the script is another useful feature I have noticed in PyCharm. It helps to remove unwanted yet currently imported libraries. The available different themes are also appealing and helpful. Further, PyCharm supports a wide range of plug-ins as well. Cons The slight disadvantage of using PyCharm is if we get used to using it, it becomes slightly difficult to adopt to another IDE in a case where we have to use another IDE. This is because PyCharm consists of lot of features, libraries and extensions by default that reduce a lot of manual task which will not be available in all other IDEs. Review Source MK Marcin K. Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PyCharm - works like a charm" March 29, 2022 5.0 A complete piece of software for every Python developer. If you want to ask "Does it have ..." the answer is "Yes, it probably has, but you have to find it in numerous menus and panels" I wouldn't change PyCharm for any other advanced Python IDE Pros That it's versatile, I'm using this software for like 2+ years and I still don't know all it's options and possibilities, well organized GUI with a lot of panels and different options to view and browse code and files Cons It's heavy and resource consuming. It also lacks a step-by-step guide which would show the user basic/medium/advanced features of that software. I would be able to do some tasks easier or faster if I would have known about some possibilities that I learned much later. Switched from [Spyder](https://www.capterra.com/p/235569/Spyder/) Advices from friends and general opinion of community Review Source VR Verified Reviewer QA Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A newly-found favorite IDE on mine. Simple and user-friendly." January 7, 2022 5.0 Pros 1\. Simple 2. Well-integrated with CI/CD tools 3. User-friendly 4. Free to use! 5. Credible and widely-known 6. There are many forums and training out there Cons 1\. None for me. I have been using PyCharm for several months now and I have no complaints about this. I can see myself using this for the next years to come in my test automation. Reason for choosing PyCharm 1\. Compare to Eclipse, I find PyCharm easier to manage and easier to see. 2. Fewer features to worry about in PyCharm. You can only manage what you really need and the rest is well-taken care of by the app. Review Source Diego S. Applied data scientist Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Swiss Army knife of IDEs!!" April 11, 2021 5.0 The best all in one IDE out there, the python supporting features are great and it has a many templates for different projects for ease of architecture. It has all the developing needs in one place, with easy to use and responsive GUI. It is the best python developing companion by far!! Pros It’s integration with many developing tools is the best! It can query databases, edit csv files and auto format python code all without going out of the app. The debugging features are top notch, also it’s GUI is awesome and responsive as well as highly customizable!! Cons At first it seems hard to learn new fuse of its many features but later i it gets easy. Also the memory consumption is very high while running on windows and the python interpreter gets lost and keeps running in the back without notice. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Python IDE" July 18, 2019 5.0 Great for general Python programming Pros This is the de facto standard Python IDE.. it's great. There is both a free version (community) and paid (enterprise). The UI is super slick and it just helps me so much in general productivity with a lot of built in features for automatically doing things like setting up virtual environments, downloading python modules, amazing code completion.. etc. Also has great integration with git repos and pushing code easily. Cons Would be nice if it handled writing custom code documentation a bit better.. but this is not really a fault of pycharm but more python/python's PEP itself Alternatives considered [Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) Reason for choosing PyCharm Better integration with the Python environment over a general text editor Review Source Ashwin S. Student Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Convenient and Efficient" September 18, 2019 5.0 The overall experience has been pretty good and it was really easy to get used to the software when I started using it. All the features - code completion, project-specific interpreter, debugger, etc. have been really helpful and enhanced my coding experience in a positive manner Pros The code completion feature, the ability to create a different virtual environment for every project that I make on the application so that I don't have to upgrade or downgrade my libraries without reason, the seamless integration with Github and the interface of the debugger is really great. Cons Nothing significant, I think it's probably the fact that I am too used to its code completion feature and find trouble adjusting to other IDE's whenever I have to switch. Its startup time could be improved. Switched from [Sublime Text](https://www.capterra.com/p/179535/Sublime-Text/) I think the features in PyCharm are a lot more accessible as compared to Sublime Text, and it just makes my life much easier. Also, the fact that GUI programming while using Qt could be integrated into the IDE and I didn't need to use the external QML interface was great. Review Source Paul A. Director Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not cheap, but wouldn't do with it" February 24, 2021 5.0 Slick and efficient - shortcuts for everything. Pros Pycharm's code assistance features make it invaluable, particularly if you're learning to code. I've been using it for 5 years since I started learning Python, and still use it now for all my product development. It's constantly being updated and improved. Cons Subscription fees aren't cheap, but the time the save while developing make it well worth the cost. Switched from [Notepad++](https://www.capterra.com/p/185965/Notepad/) I wanted something that could help with code completion, finding usages, easier setup of venvs etc. Review Source Kimberly S. Student Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Product for learning python" June 9, 2023 5.0 Pros I like that this is open-sourced software for learning the programming language Python. Cons There is a bit of a learning curve. But, if you find videos on YouTube you can figure it out Switched from [Anaconda](https://www.capterra.com/p/191760/Anaconda/) I was taking a Python Class and learned to like this product better than anaconda's spider Review Source Jerric C. Senior Backend Developer Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "PyCharm stands for "Perfect for Python"" March 11, 2020 5.0 As you can see in my pros points I listed a lot compared to the cons, so it's justifiable that my overall experience with PyCharm is more than adequate. - Code faster and efficiently, PyCharm solved a lot of things for me, it's code completion and auto formatting is one of the best features I've encountered in an IDE. Pros \- Full featured: from shortcut keys, code lints, test runners, auto venv creation upto docker integration, this IDE has it all to keep you up and running with python development. - Fully Customizable: Theming? This got a wide variety of "plugins" already tailored made for you, need to use another test runner? PyCharm let's you choose from unittest to PyTest no prob! - Easy to use: The learning curve is almost none existent, this got me coding in a matter of minutes, haven't used Jupiter notebook and don't feel like I need it because of this. - Intuitive: Whether your a seasoned python dev or just beginning to write your first py code, this IDE got your back, with it's auto formatting using \`Reformat file\` feature, clean code is in the tip of fingers. - Affordable: You can go for the community version (which is more than enough for me) and btw it's FREE Cons \- Takes quite an amount of memory: Yeah a bit RAM hungry, but if your a software dev, and rocking a minimum 2017 Macbook Pro, or a Dell XPS you SHOULD have an ample amount already so that won't be too much drama for you. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Programmer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazing Python IDE" October 5, 2019 5.0 I have worked with PyCharm both in the context of my work and university-related stuff. It's fast, intuitive and easy to use. I mainly use it for building machine learning and deep learning models, which are pretty computationally heavy and PyCharm handles tem with ease. Pros The thing that I like the most about PyCharm is its smart auto-completion and intelligent platform. Error pinpointing works really good and drastically decreases the time needed for refactoring and debugging the code. Moreover, PyCharm IDE has a robust navigation system. Interface is aesthetically pleasing, intuitive and easy to get started with even for beginner users. There is almost no learning curve when using it. Another thing that I like about PyCharm is the fact that it offers multi-framework support (for frameworks such as web2py or Google App Engine). Regarding the features and functionality, PyCharm is very versatile, as it allows for remote development and has a rich scientific toolbox integration. It also has version control tools and integration with Git. Cons The only thing that I dislike about PyCharm is its integration with Python notebooks (ipynb format). Other than that there is nothing I dislike about PyCharm IDE as it perfectly suits my needs. Review Source ABS Ahmet Bugra S. Software Support Specialist Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ABS\_PyCharm" November 14, 2022 5.0 In my graduation project, I developed the dataset I have using pycharm. Pros We did our graduation project using machine learning methods and pycharm has these libraries. Also for scatter with great visuals and graphics. Cons some issues that need improvement, such as shortcuts for codes. runs very slowly on low-spec Windows computers. Switched from [Microsoft Visual Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/80230/microsoft-visual-studio/)[Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) The best area we can draw conclusions from the data is provided with python. Review Source Lasha M. System Administrator Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Number one IDE for Python" January 16, 2020 5.0 PyCharm makes writing code an enjoyable experience and it more than pays for itself in terms of productivity increase. Overall, I'm in love with it and I can safely say that no IDE is worthy of the "Best IDE" title, but PyCharm. Pros PyCharm is the only IDE you'll ever want to use. It does everything you may ever need to do. Starting from linting to setting up virtual environments - PyCharm does it all. However, it's best feature has got to be intellisense. It's snappy, it's smart and it's useful. It can read custom imported packages and contextually supply you with auto-completion which increases productivity tenfold. It also has a huge, bursting marketplace of plugins which can help with fully altering and customizing the IDE in ways you want it. Cons PyCharm is a very expensive software and despite it undeniably being the absolute best in terms of quality - the price point still a huge factor. On the flip side, they have free educational licenses, so not all bad. Otherwise, the product is perfect and I've never had any issue with it. Review Source Alexandru Cristian I. QA Engineer Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PyCharm is a complex IDE that can be used by pros and beginners" July 30, 2022 5.0 My overall experience is a good one, being able to do what I have wanted to - QA Automation testing with Python and Java + Selenium. Did not had any issues while writing code and testing it. Pros I liked the most the fact that you can find easily online help if having questions about the application and tutorials on how it works, and that it can be easy to use once that you get the grasp of it. Cons I do not have any cons regarding the application. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer IT Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My favorite IDE" October 30, 2019 5.0 My go-to IDE for quick prototyping of programs and concepts. Pros I was delighted when I found that Jet Brains made a Python IDE. My first experience with their product was IntelliJ java IDE, however I didn't really enjoy the language but did enjoy the environment. Compared to simply running python from command line this is light years better. Good auto completion, refactoring, e.t.c. makes this super easy to use. I love the free professional version for students, but have used the free community edition as well with no real issues between the two. Cons Some options are weirdly buried. Accidentally turned scientific mode on and couldn't figure how to turn it off. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Everything you need in One IDE" March 31, 2021 5.0 Satisfactory and boosts productivity for me and people I've recommended it to Pros Great thing I love about PyCharm is 1. Easy to manage your virtual Environments 2. Services - Control your docker, vagrant services 3. Version Control - You can view history on any highlighted text 4. Manage your remote connections Cons The memory hog is one thing, but then it requires at least a 8GB ram. You can easily do a RAM upgrade Switched from [Visual Studio Code](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/) I need to install everything I need one after the other Review Source Muhammad T. Web Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best IDE for python developers" July 29, 2019 4.0 PyCharm is a great software to gain a complete experience you will have to deal with the complex interface but you will get used to it, after that you will notice the difference it will help you speeding up your development optimize your code and much more. Pros PyCharm packs all required and important features such as building, testing and debugging the code, also provide analytical tools that really helps to optimize the code, git integration and much more. Cons first of all it uses a lot of resources especially the RAM, secondary the complex interface. Review Source Ananthu Krishnan S. Senior RPA Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Class looking IDE which meets all the expectations." April 28, 2023 4.0 Pros I like the GUI , it is very simple and easy to start use with it. Cons Sometimes dependencies added won't take effect , while running the code it will cause error , we will have to run code through cmd. Review Source Michael M. Founder Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pycharm Professional" March 10, 2021 4.0 Pycharm Professional makes my coding experience less stressful by proving an interface with all the handy conveniences that I need all in one software. I don't have to go the command to type out commands but can do everything to set up my coding environment right with the application. Pros Pycharm is an IDE that provides all that one needs for one's coding experience. It provides access to almost all packages needed for coding. Especially for coding in python that I use it for. Cons The pricing could have been a bit lower for my liking, even if this software is a good one, this is one thing that discourages me. I ended up using my student email to access a free year of use for this application. Review Source Tallapally D. Application Developer Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PyCharm is the most effective Python IDE and debugger available!" October 3, 2022 5.0 The best tool for boosting Python developers' efficiency is PyCharm. An comprehensive development environment that works well. The autocomplete syntax option is quite beneficial and saves a ton of work, which speeds up turnaround. Pros What not, I can do everything in this editor like web development, AI/ML, adding extensions etc., Cons Somewhat tough to configure for beginners. Review Source Artyom A. Risk Business Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Not expensive, but has a lot of features." August 14, 2022 5.0 One of the best IDE's for developers and not only. Considering the fact that it has so many cool features, prices are not as high as they supposed to be. Pros PyCharm's best reference is that the software was developed by JetBrains. Seriously, there was no any software that was developed by JetBrains and was bad for me. It has integrated debugger. It has many shortcuts. Also, Pycharm highlight your code with different colors to read it easier and has code completion feature. Cons It uses a lot of computer resources, especially RAM. As a result, laptops batteries levels can go up to 0% much faster. Switched from [The Jupyter Notebook](https://www.capterra.com/p/234967/The-Jupyter-Notebook/) I tried to run some big code. After testing it on both software Jupyter Notebook and PyCharm I came to the conclusion that PyCharm is faster, so I started to use it when I need speed. Review Source SNHS Syed Najaf Haider S. Research Assistant Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "PyCharm - a charming tools for Python Programmers" April 10, 2022 5.0 I have been using PyCharm for almost 6 months. Since I am at beginner stage, so as a beginner I found this software very powerful for software developers. Codes can be easily debugged and managed. You can also share your code with your team members. I would definitely recommend it. Pros The code tips at the start help you learn a new thing each time you open PyCharm. Length Python codes can be understood easily when ran in debug mode. PyCharm not only support Python code, but also the code written in other languages. Cons I have only one problem with PyCharm and that is large consumption of memory resources which makes it slower sometimes. Switched from [The Jupyter Notebook](https://www.capterra.com/p/234967/The-Jupyter-Notebook/) Because I want more functionalities in writing python code. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Associate Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Para mí el mejor IDE" December 4, 2022 5.0 Perfecta, lo uso cada día en el trabajo y es el mejor programa para programar en python de los que he probado Pros Simplemente me encanta, la interfaz, las posibilidades de edición, cómo refracta el codigo... Cons En ocasiones puede tardar bastante en abrir, puede relentizar el pc si es antiguo Review Source Similar Products Featured