Chime
5.9#22 in go idesFree planFree planmacOS
VisitChime vs IntelliJ IDEA
IntelliJ IDEA
7.8#1 in go idesFree planFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Chime | IntelliJ IDEA |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | The site says Chime is made in Montreal, Canada. | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Product | Chime is an open source editor for macOS. | IntelliJ IDEA is an IDE for professional development in Java and Kotlin. |
Chime plans
- ChimeFree
IntelliJ IDEA plans
- Free feature setFree
- IntelliJ IDEA coreFree
- IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate individual$19.90 a month
- IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate subscription$100 a year
- IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate annual$199 a year
Pick Chime if…
Chime suits macOS developers looking for an open source editor with language-server support, refactoring tools, and project extensions.
Pick IntelliJ IDEA if…
IntelliJ IDEA suits developers working in Java or Kotlin who want an IDE with debugging, build-tool, and version-control integrations. Its free core is an option for those who do not need Ultimate's advanced tools and integrations.