IntelliJ IDEA vs WebStorm: Rating, Votes and Features
- License: IntelliJ IDEA — Apache-2.0 core, proprietary; WebStorm — Proprietary.
IntelliJ IDEA — November 2026: 5 votes, rating 7.5/10.
WebStorm — November 2026: 2 votes, rating 7.5/10.
| IntelliJ IDEA | WebStorm | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | IDE | IDE |
| Developer | JetBrains | JetBrains |
| Created by | — | — |
| First release | 2001 | 2010 |
| License | Apache-2.0 core, proprietary | Proprietary |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Pricing | Free, with paid plans | Free, with paid plans |
| Website | https://www.jetbrains.com/idea | https://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm |
| Kind | Full IDE | Full IDE |
| Written in | Java, Kotlin | Java, Kotlin |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Extension ecosystem | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| AI assistance | Built in | Built in |
| Language servers (LSP) | Yes | Yes |
| Remote development | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in debugger | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Java, Kotlin | JavaScript, TypeScript |
| Resource use | Heavy | Heavy |