PyCharm
8.2#2 in integrated development environmentsFrom $100 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Pythonista
5.8#22 in python ides$9.99 one-timeiOS
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| Fact | PyCharm | Pythonista |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | JetBrains maintains versioned PyCharm 2026.2 documentation covering setup, interpreters, testing, debugging, databases, remote development, security, plugins, and data sharing. | Python documentation is available to read inside the app without an internet connection. |
| Integrations | Built-in version-control integrations include Git, GitHub, GitLab, Subversion, Mercurial, and Perforce support. | App extensions let users run scripts from the iOS share sheet, Shortcuts automations, and a system-wide keyboard. |
| Purpose | PyCharm is an IDE built for web, data, and AI/ML professionals. | Pythonista is a development environment for writing and running Python scripts on iPhone and iPad. |
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
Pythonista plans
- Pythonista 3$9.99, paid once
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.
Pick Pythonista if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.