IntelliJ IDEA Pricing Overview

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It uses more memory and it lags sometime while vs code works smoothly on my laptop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about IntelliJ IDEA is how much it simplifies my daily development work. The code completion is very accurate and usually understands what I’m trying to write before I finish typing. It helps me move faster and make fewer mistakes.

I also really appreciate the refactoring tools. Renaming variables, extracting methods, or restructuring code feels safe because the IDE handles dependencies reliably. It gives me confidence when working on larger projects.

The debugger is another strong point. I can easily inspect variables, test expressions, and trace issues without wasting time. Git integration is smooth as well — committing, resolving conflicts, and reviewing changes is straightforward.

Overall, IntelliJ IDEA feels stable, well-designed, and built for developers who care about productivity. After using it for some time, it’s hard to switch to other IDEs because everything feels less efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I dislike about IntelliJ IDEA is that it can be quite heavy on system resources. On larger projects, it sometimes consumes a lot of RAM and can feel slow, especially during indexing. If the machine isn’t powerful enough, the performance drop is noticeable.

Startup time can also be slower compared to lighter editors. When I just want to quickly open a small file or make a minor change, it sometimes feels like overkill.

Another minor frustration is that some advanced features are only available in the Ultimate version, which can be expensive for individual developers or students.

That said, most of these downsides are manageable, but performance and resource usage are probably the biggest drawbacks in my experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.