PyCharm
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What both publish
| Fact | PyCharm | Spyder |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | The IntelliJ Platform exposes more than 1,700 extension points for adding tool windows, settings pages, language support, and other IDE behavior. | Spyder supports third-party plugins, but the documentation recommends Conda-based installation for plugin use while standalone plugin installation is under development. |
| License | The open-source PyCharm build consists of open-source software governed by the Apache 2.0 license; proprietary Pro functionality is distributed separately. | Spyder is open-source software available free to use, and its documentation states that anyone can contribute. |
| Purpose | PyCharm is an IDE built for web, data, and AI/ML professionals. | Spyder is a scientific environment written in Python for scientists, engineers and data analysts. |
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
Spyder plans
- SpyderFree
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 Spyder if…
Spyder suits scientists, engineers, and data analysts who want a Python environment with an interactive console and common scientific libraries. It can also work for users connecting to local or remote Python kernels.