Best Python IDEs in 2026
Updated
In short: Anvil is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Eric and Spyder. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Eric. The lowest first paid tier on this page is PyCharm at $16.67/mo.
A Python IDE brings code-writing tools together for building and working on Python projects. Compare code intelligence with the integrated debugger, profiler, and test runner to see what support is available during development. Python environment tools and remote development are also listed, alongside supported platforms, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing. The ranking opens with PyCharm, Spyder, and Eric, then continues with Positron, Anvil, and PyScripter. Thonny and Wing Python IDE appear among the early entries too. Weigh the coding and testing features against the platforms and environment tools you need for your workflow.
26 Python IDEs ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Anvil Top pick · 7.6 Free plan · Free
#2 Eric Runner-up · 7.3 Free plan · Free
#3 Spyder Also great · 7.2 Free plan · Free
- Free plan AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
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RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
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- advanced
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RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About EricVisit site - Free plan LinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Integrated debugger
- Yes
- Integrated test runner
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- advanced
- Remote development
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Integrated debugger
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- advanced
- Remote development
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- advanced
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial LinuxmacOSWindows
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RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$16.67/mofirst paid tier About PyCharmVisit site - Free plan Windows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Integrated debugger
- Yes
- Integrated test runner
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- advanced
- Remote development
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Integrated debugger
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- basic
- Remote development
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
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- Yes
- Integrated test runner
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RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Integrated debugger
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- advanced
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code intelligence
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RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
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- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Integrated debugger
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- ai-assisted
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Integrated debugger
- Yes
- Integrated test runner
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- basic
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Android
- Free plan
- Yes
- Integrated debugger
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- advanced
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- advanced
- Remote development
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- basic
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOSmacOS
- Free plan
- No
- Integrated debugger
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- basic
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- basic
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Code intelligence
- advanced
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - iOS
- Free plan
- No
- Integrated debugger
- Yes
- Integrated test runner
- Yes
- Code intelligence
- advanced
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Android
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Questions about this list
Which Python IDE is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Anvil is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.6. Eric is second and Spyder third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, PyCharm has the lowest first paid tier we found: $16.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.