PyCharm
v2026.2.4FreemiumReleased 30 Oct 2026
Python IDE with smart completion, debugging and virtualenv handling. By JetBrains s.r.o.
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 30 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
PyCharm is freemium software for Windows, macOS and Linux from JetBrains s.r.o.. Python IDE with smart completion, debugging and virtualenv handling. Download it only from jetbrains.com. The latest version we track is 2026.2.4 (30 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 2026.2.4 (30 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- JetBrains s.r.o.
- Official site:
- jetbrains.com
- Licence:
- Freemium — Proprietary; free core, optional Pro subscription
- Requirements:
- Windows 10 or 11
Our verdict
A comfortable home for larger Python projects: it manages virtual environments, understands imports across the codebase and has a strong debugger. JetBrains now ships one PyCharm with a free core and a paid Pro tier for web frameworks and data tools. For quick scripts a lighter editor starts faster.
Key features
- Code completion and inspections aware of your whole project
- Virtualenv, Conda and interpreter management
- Graphical debugger and test runner (pytest, unittest)
- Jupyter notebook support
Pros
- Pro: Handles big Python codebases well
- Pro: Free core is enough for learning Python
- Pro: SHA-256 published for installers
Cons
- Con: Slow to start on low-end PCs
- Con: Some framework and database features are paid
What's new in 2026.2.4
See what changed in 2026.2.4 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 2026.2.4Latest
30 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Version 2026.2.3
18 Sept 2026 · 962.4 MB- SHA-256
- f47b0e48…a1443362(published by the developer)
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows 10 or 11
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
Licence
- Type
- Freemium
- Licence
- Proprietary; free core, optional Pro subscription
- Publisher
- jetbrains.com
Where these facts come from
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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PyCharm
2026.2.4 · Not stated