Positron
6.3#9 in python idesFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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PyCharm
8.2#2 in integrated development environmentsFrom $100 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Positron | PyCharm |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| License | Positron is licensed under the Elastic License 2.0, which Posit describes as source-available. | The open-source PyCharm build consists of open-source software governed by the Apache 2.0 license; proprietary Pro functionality is distributed separately. |
| Purpose | Positron is a data science IDE purpose-built for Python and R. | PyCharm is an IDE built for web, data, and AI/ML professionals. |
Positron plans
- Positron (Desktop)Free
- Positron Pro (Posit Workbench)Priced on request
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 Positron if…
Positron suits data science work in Python or R, particularly for people who use notebooks, Quarto, database connections, or local and remote datasets. Its AI assistance requires a separate provider key and payment arrangement.
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.