Software Comparison Matrix
Side-by-side technical evaluation and feature analysis
Metric
PyCharm
Visual Studio Code
Expert Rating
★ 4.8 / 5.0
★ 4.9 / 5.0
Category
development
development
Current Version
2026.1.1
1.143.1
License
Freemium
Open Source (MIT) / Proprietary
OS Support
Windows, macOS, Linux
Windows, macOS, Linux
Pricing Model
Freemium ($229/yr for Professional)
Free