IntelliJ IDEA vs VS Code

IntelliJ IDEA

IntelliJ IDEA is full-featured Java and Kotlin IDE with deep code analysis, refactoring tools, and framework-specific support. It provides comprehensive features for code-editors workflows. The tool is actively maintained with regular updates and strong community/vendor support.

Code EditorsFreemium

VS Code

VS Code Free, extensible code editor from Microsoft with a massive extension marketplace and built-in Git support.

Code EditorsFreeOpen Source

Quick Facts

JetBrainsCompanyMicrosoft

2001Year Launched2015

FreemiumPricing ModelFree

NoOpen SourceYes

Code EditorsCategoryCode Editors

—PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

IntelliJ IDEA

CompanyJetBrains

Year Launched2001

Pricing ModelFreemium

Open SourceNo

CategoryCode Editors

Platforms—

VS Code

CompanyMicrosoft

Year Launched2015

Pricing ModelFree

Open SourceYes

CategoryCode Editors

PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Pricing

IntelliJ IDEA

Freemium

VS Code

Free

Free: $0/one-time

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