Feature comparison
PyCharm Community vs Professional — full comparison
| Feature | Community | Professional |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $99/year or $24.90/month |
| Python development | Full | Full |
| Debugger | Full | Full |
| Git integration | Full | Full |
| Scientific mode | Yes | Yes |
| Jupyter notebooks | Limited | Full — open .ipynb files |
| Django / Flask / FastAPI | Basic | Full — templates, ORM, routing |
| Database tools | No | Yes — SQL editor, schema view |
| Remote interpreter (SSH) | No | Yes |
| Docker interpreter | No | Yes |
| WSL interpreter | Yes | Yes |
| JavaScript/TypeScript | No | Yes |
| HTTP client | No | Yes |
| Profiler | No | Yes |
Which to choose
Community or Professional?
- Choose Community if: you write Python scripts, data science code or basic Django, use Git and a virtual environment — Community covers all of this for free
- Choose Professional if: you build web applications with Django/Flask/FastAPI, need database tools, want full Jupyter support, or connect to remote/Docker servers
Students get PyCharm Professional free via the JetBrains Student Program. Use your .edu email address.
FAQ
Edition questions
Can I try Professional before buying?
Yes. PyCharm Professional has a 30-day free trial. Download from jetbrains.com/pycharm. No credit card required for the trial.
Can I switch from Community to Professional later?
Yes. Just install Professional over Community or alongside it. Your projects, settings and plugins transfer automatically. You can also uninstall Community after installing Professional.