CLion
7.8#4 in integrated development environmentsFrom $10.90 a monthFree planExtensionLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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IntelliJ IDEA
7.8#1 in go idesFree planFree planAPIExtensionLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | CLion | IntelliJ IDEA |
|---|---|---|
| Coding assistance | Its editor provides context-aware completion, code analysis, navigation, and automated refactorings. | The IDE provides context-aware code completion, static code analysis, and automated refactorings. |
| Debugger | CLion integrates GDB on all platforms, LLDB on macOS and Linux, and supports debugger-agnostic DAP connections. | It includes a JVM debugger with breakpoints, variable inspection, expression evaluation, and step-by-step execution. |
| Founded | 2000 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 1,262 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.4 out of 5 from 55 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 2,346 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 1,260 reviews |
| Rating on Software Advice | 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 1,261 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 2.6 out of 5 from 102 reviews | 2.6 out of 5 from 102 reviews |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 8.4 out of 10 from 14 reviews | 8 out of 10 from 59 reviews |
CLion plans
- CLion Non-CommercialFree
- CLion Commercial$10.90 a month
- CLion Commercial — Individual$10.90 a month
- All Products Pack$29.90 a month
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 CLion if…
CLion suits C and C++ developers who want build, debugging, testing, and code analysis tools in one IDE. Its free plan is for non-commercial use; commercial development requires a subscription.
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.