AI coding & IDEs · B-tier

JetBrains AI Assistant

Chat, completion, and edits inside IntelliJ and the rest of the JetBrains IDE family.

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Best for

IntelliJ, PyCharm, and WebStorm users who want AI without leaving the IDE.

What it is

JetBrains AI Assistant adds chat, completion, and edits inside IntelliJ IDEA and the other JetBrains IDEs. It is for people who already live in that IDE family and do not want to switch editors to get an assistant.

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Score breakdown

Capability 40%72
Ease 25%76
Value 20%66
Momentum 15%62

Pricing

Freemium

Starting price: check site

AI Assistant is an add-on or included with some JetBrains subscriptions. Check the current bundle before you buy.

Dates

Released 2023 (year precision).

Added to StackPick 14 Oct 2026.

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Questions

What is JetBrains AI Assistant best for?

IntelliJ, PyCharm, and WebStorm users who want AI without leaving the IDE.

How much does JetBrains AI Assistant cost?

Freemium. Starting price: check site. AI Assistant is an add-on or included with some JetBrains subscriptions. Check the current bundle before you buy.

What are alternatives to JetBrains AI Assistant?

GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Zed are the alternatives we file next to it. Open a comparison when one exists.