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What is Visual Studio?

Microsoft Visual Studio represents the gold standard for modern software development—uniting powerful AI-assisted coding, comprehensive debugging, and scalable team collaboration. The Visual Studio 2022 IDE is purpose-built for enterprise-grade application development with full support for .NET 10, C++, Azure, and cross-platform deployment. Developers can write, test, and debug applications efficiently using AI-enhanced tools like GitHub Copilot and Agent Mode, which automates complex multi-step workflows such as refactoring, building, and testing. The IDE provides memory analysis, inline fixers, and code quality gates, allowing teams to catch issues early and maintain clean, maintainable codebases. For cross-platform and web developers, Visual Studio Code offers a streamlined, open-source editor that integrates with GitHub, Docker, and Kubernetes, and supports extensions for nearly every programming language. Both environments support intelligent autocomplete, integrated terminals, and version control, empowering developers to move from idea to deployment seamlessly. Enterprise teams benefit from Visual Studio Subscriptions, providing access to Azure credits, cloud testing, training resources, and Microsoft’s entire dev/test catalog. Security and governance are built-in through SIEM integration, access controls, and code policy enforcement. The Visual Studio family is designed to scale with organizations of all sizes—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—while supporting collaboration through real-time editing, cloud hosting, and DevOps pipelines. Backed by Microsoft’s decades of innovation, Visual Studio remains the most complete, AI-driven development platform for building the future of software.

What is IntelliJ IDEA?

IntelliJ IDEA is a comprehensive, cutting-edge IDE from JetBrains designed to empower professional developers working primarily in Java and Kotlin. It accelerates development by automating repetitive tasks and providing intelligent coding assistance, helping developers write cleaner, more reliable code. Supporting the entire software development lifecycle, IntelliJ IDEA offers tools for design, implementation, debugging, testing, and deployment—all in one seamless environment. The latest release includes full Java 24 support, integrating new language features like stream gatherers for enhanced debugging workflows. Kotlin’s K2 mode is now enabled by default, providing faster code analysis, improved memory use, and better support for the latest Kotlin language features. A new Kotlin Notebook feature facilitates live prototyping, documentation, and data analysis directly inside the IDE. IntelliJ IDEA’s Spring Debugger simplifies working with dynamic database connections, improving developer efficiency in complex projects. With strong customization options, developers can tailor the IDE’s appearance and behavior to their workflow. JetBrains enforces strict compliance with industry-leading security standards such as SOC 2, safeguarding organizational data. Trusted by millions worldwide, IntelliJ IDEA is the IDE of choice for developers aiming for superior productivity and code quality.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Amazon Q Developer
CSS
Code Time
GitHub Copilot
HTML
JSON
JavaScript
Koi
Koidex
Latta
Refact.ai
SoftSpell
TypeScript
ZeroPath
APIsec
Coverlet
HostAccess
Pieces
Stonebranch
Tabnine

Integrations Supported

Amazon Q Developer
CSS
Code Time
GitHub Copilot
HTML
JSON
JavaScript
Koi
Koidex
Latta
Refact.ai
SoftSpell
TypeScript
ZeroPath
APIsec
Coverlet
HostAccess
Pieces
Stonebranch
Tabnine

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

$45/user/month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

$19.90 per user per month
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Microsoft

Date Founded

1975

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.microsoft.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

JetBrains

Date Founded

2000

Company Location

Czech Republic

Company Website

www.jetbrains.com/idea/

Categories and Features

Code Collaboration

Audio Conferencing
Chat / Messaging
Code Review
Discussion Threads
IDE Integration
Remote Control
Remote Pair Programming
Screen Sharing
Video Conferencing

Code Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Game Development

2D
3D
Analytics
Animation
Asset Management
Drag & Drop
IT Asset Management
Network Management
Physics
Player Management
Prototyping
Virtual Reality
eCommerce

IDE

Code Completion
Compiler
Cross Platform Support
Debugger
Drag and Drop UI
Integrations and Plugins
Multi Language Support
Project Management
Text Editor / Code Editor

Categories and Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions
Code Assistance
Code Refactoring
Collaboration Tools
Compatibility Testing
Data Modeling
Debugging
Deployment Management
Graphical User Interface
Mobile Development
No-Code
Reporting/Analytics
Software Development
Source Control
Testing Management
Version Control
Web App Development

Code Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

IDE

Code Completion
Compiler
Cross Platform Support
Debugger
Drag and Drop UI
Integrations and Plugins
Multi Language Support
Project Management
Text Editor / Code Editor

Text Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

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