PhpStorm
6.1#45 in integrated development environmentsLinuxmacOSWindows
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PyCharm
8.2#2 in integrated development environmentsFrom $100 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | PhpStorm | PyCharm |
|---|---|---|
| Databases | PhpStorm supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, SQLite, and other database dialects out of the box. | Database tools support MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Redis, and other providers. |
| Debugging | PhpStorm includes a visual debugger for Xdebug with live debugging data, conditional breakpoints, and step-through execution. | PyCharm includes a configurable visual debugger that works locally, remotely, in virtual environments, and in containers. |
| Founded | 2000 | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, The Netherlands | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Integrations | Version control integrations include Git, GitHub, GitLab, Subversion, Mercurial, and Perforce. | Built-in version-control integrations include Git, GitHub, GitLab, Subversion, Mercurial, and Perforce support. |
PhpStorm plans
- PhpStorm — Individual—
- PhpStorm — Organizations—
PyCharm plans
- PyCharm coreFree
- PyCharm FreeFree
- PyCharm Pro personal annual first year$100 a year
- PyCharm Pro$200 a year
- PyCharm Pro commercial annual$200 a year
Pick PhpStorm if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick PyCharm if…
PyCharm suits Python developers working in web, data, or AI/ML projects who want integrated coding, testing, debugging, and project tools. Its dependency, database, version-control, and remote-development support may also suit teams with varied development environments.