Thonny

v5.0.1Open sourceReleased 28 Oct 2026

Python IDE for beginners with Python built in. By Aivar Annamaa (Thonny project)

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By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 28 Oct 2026How we check

Quick answer

Thonny is open source software for Windows, macOS and Linux from Aivar Annamaa (Thonny project). Python IDE for beginners with Python built in. Download it only from thonny.org. The latest version we track is 5.0.1 (28 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.

Latest version:: 5.0.1 (28 Oct 2026)
Publisher:: Aivar Annamaa (Thonny project)
Official site:: thonny.org
Licence:: Open source — MIT
Requirements:: Windows 10 or 11; macOS; Linux

Our verdict

Thonny is the easiest way for a student to start Python on Windows: one installer gives you an editor and Python 3.14 together, so there is no PATH setup. Its step-through debugger shows how expressions are evaluated and how variables change, which makes it ideal for Class 11–12 Computer Science and first-year programming. Experienced coders will outgrow it and move to VS Code or PyCharm.

Screenshots

Thonny debugger stepping through code — Publisher's website

Key features

Bundled Python 3.14 — no separate install
Step-by-step debugger that shows expression evaluation
Simple package manager (Tools → Manage packages)
Portable Windows zip and ARM64 builds

Pros

Pro: Zero-configuration Python for beginners
Pro: Free and open source
Pro: Clear, uncluttered interface

Cons

Con: Too basic for large projects
Con: Windows installer needs Windows 10 or 11
Con: Fewer extensions than VS Code

What's new in 5.0.1

See what changed in 5.0.1 in the official release notes

Version history

Version 5.0.1Latest
28 Oct 2026
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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; macOS; Linux
Architecture: 64-bit, ARM64

Licence

Type: Open source
Licence: MIT
Publisher: thonny.org

Where these facts come from

Checked 30 Oct 2026

FAQ

Do I need to install Python before Thonny?

No. Thonny's installer includes Python 3.14, so you can write and run code straight after installing.

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