JetBrains AI Assistant

AI chat, code completion and coding agents built into IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm and other JetBrains IDEs.

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About JetBrains AI Assistant

JetBrains AI Assistant brings AI features into the company's own IDEs, including IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, Rider and CLion. It offers a chat panel that knows about your project, inline completion and next-edit suggestions, explanations and refactoring help, and generated tests, docs and commit messages. It can also run coding agents, including JetBrains' own Junie and outside agents that speak the Agent Client Protocol. Access is metered in AI credits. There is a free tier with a small monthly allowance, paid tiers with more credits, and top-ups when you run out. You can also plug in your own API keys or local models instead of paying JetBrains. It suits developers who already live in JetBrains tools and want AI that uses the IDE's code understanding, rather than a separate editor. It doesn't work in VS Code or other editors, and the JetBrains AI service is limited to certain countries.

Best for: Developers already using IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm or other JetBrains IDEs who want AI built in.

What works

Works inside the IDE's own code model and refactorings
Free tier plus bring-your-own-key and local model options
Runs external agents through ACP alongside Junie
Generates tests, docs and commit messages

Why people leave

Only works in JetBrains IDEs, not VS Code
Credit-based quota can run out quickly with agents
JetBrains AI service isn't available in some regions

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GitHub Copilot
Also has a JetBrains plugin, plus support for VS Code and other editors under one subscription.
83.8
2
Claude Code
A terminal-based agent that works alongside any IDE, including JetBrains ones.
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Tabnine
Offers private and on-premises deployment for teams with strict code privacy rules.
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4
Gemini Code Assist
Google's assistant has a JetBrains plugin and a generous free tier for individuals.
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Continue
Open-source assistant for JetBrains and VS Code that works with any model you choose.
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JetBrains AI Assistant: common questions

Is JetBrains AI Assistant free?

JetBrains AI Assistant has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: AI Free, 3 credits per 30 days (checked on JetBrains AI Assistant's own site).

Is JetBrains AI Assistant open source?

No, JetBrains AI Assistant is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Continue.

What platforms does JetBrains AI Assistant run on?

JetBrains AI Assistant is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to JetBrains AI Assistant?

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JetBrains AI Assistant facts

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Free plan: AI Free, 3 credits per 30 days; Checked Nov 1, 2026jetbrains.com(opens source in a new tab); “AI Free Free 3 AI credits per 30-days”
Starting price: $10 per month (AI Pro, individual); Checked Nov 1, 2026jetbrains.com(opens source in a new tab); “AI Pro $10 USD 10 AI credits per 30-days”
Own API keys and local models: Yes; Checked Nov 1, 2026jetbrains.com(opens source in a new tab); “You can use it with a JetBrains AI subscription, provide your own API keys”
Coding agents: Yes; Checked Nov 1, 2026jetbrains.com(opens source in a new tab); “Coding agents Delegate complex, multi-step tasks to AI-powered agents that can work across multiple files and handle larger changes.”
Supported IDEs: IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm and more; Checked Nov 1, 2026jetbrains.com(opens source in a new tab); “can be installed in the following JetBrains IDEs: CLion DataGrip”