PyCharm

by JetBrains · Developer tools

FreemiumWindowsMacLinux

JetBrains' Python IDE with a free tier and paid professional features.

Official download from jetbrains.com (opens in a new tab)

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Overview

What is PyCharm?

PyCharm offers Python code completion, debugging, virtual-environment management and testing in one IDE. The free tier covers core Python work; web frameworks, databases and remote tools are in the paid tier.

Key features

  • Python-aware completion and inspections
  • Virtualenv, Poetry and Conda support
  • Debugger and test runner
  • Jupyter notebook support

Best for

  • Python scripting and apps
  • Data science projects
  • Students on Python courses

Install

How to install PyCharm

  1. 1Open the official PyCharm download page on jetbrains.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id JetBrains.PyCharm -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask pycharm

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Safety

Download PyCharm safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on jetbrains.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

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FAQ

PyCharm questions

Where can I download PyCharm safely?

Download PyCharm only from JetBrains's official site at jetbrains.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is PyCharm free?

PyCharm has a free plan with limits, and paid plans or upgrades for more features. Check jetbrains.com for current pricing.

Does PyCharm work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

PyCharm is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check JetBrains's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install PyCharm from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id JetBrains.PyCharm -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask pycharm). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to PyCharm?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full developer tools list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.