Software Comparison Matrix
Side-by-side technical evaluation and feature analysis
Metric
IntelliJ IDEA
Visual Studio
Expert Rating
★ 4.8 / 5.0
★ 4.7 / 5.0
Category
development
development
Current Version
2026.2.3
18.11.0
License
Freemium
Proprietary
OS Support
Windows, macOS, Linux
Windows
Pricing Model
Freemium / Subscription
Free (Community), Paid (Professional/Enterprise)