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Evidence vs WebStorm

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Evidence

Business Intelligence

Business intelligence as code for teams and AI agents

From
$2500/month
Free plan
No
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WebStorm

Developer Tools

The JavaScript and TypeScript IDE

From
$12.9/month
Free plan
No
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The short version

  • WebStorm is a IDE for modern JavaScript development.
  • Evidence starts at $2500/mo, WebStorm at $12.9/mo.
  • Only Evidence lists analytics Agent; only WebStorm lists smart JavaScript editor.
  • Where Evidence falls short: high starting price at $2,500/month limits small team adoption.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Evidence and WebStorm actually diverge.

Attributes where Evidence and WebStorm differ
AttributeEvidenceWebStorm
Starting price$2500/month$12.9/month
Pricing modelFlat team pricing with no per-user feesSubscription
PlatformsWeb, EmbeddedWindows, macOS, Linux
CategoryBusiness IntelligenceDeveloper Tools

Identical on both: free tier (No).

Not yet recorded: founded for Evidence.

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Evidence

  • Analytics Agent
  • Code-based infrastructure
  • Development environment
  • Visualization tools
  • Embedded analytics
  • Enterprise security
  • Multi-channel access

Only in WebStorm

  • Smart JavaScript editor
  • TypeScript support
  • Node.js development
  • Modern framework support
  • Built-in debugger
  • Unit testing
  • Version control
  • Live templates

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Evidence

  • Building version-controlled analytics infrastructurenot WebStorm
  • Enabling AI agents to answer business questionsnot WebStorm
  • Delivering analytics through multiple channels (web, Slack, ChatGPT)not WebStorm
  • Embedding white-labeled analytics in productsnot WebStorm

WebStorm

  • Web application developmentnot Evidence
  • React/Angular/Vue developmentnot Evidence
  • Node.js backend developmentnot Evidence
  • TypeScript projectsnot Evidence
  • Frontend testingnot Evidence

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Evidence

  • High starting price at $2,500/month limits small team adoption
  • No freemium option for evaluation or learning
  • Code-based approach has steeper learning curve than visual tools
  • AI credits limited on Team plan; additional credits cost extra
  • Requires Git workflow familiarity for effective collaboration

WebStorm

  • JetBrains WebStorm is sold as an annual subscription rather than a one-time purchase: commercial price is $199 per year (USD), and personal price starts at $299 in year one, dropping to $239 in year two and $179 from year three onward with continuous renewal
  • If the subscription lapses, use of new versions stops; JetBrains grants a fallback license only for the last version used while the subscription was active, per its published buy page

Pricing, plan by plan

Evidence

$2500/month
  • Team$2,500/mo
    • Unlimited users
    • Monthly billing
    • Analytics Agent
  • EnterpriseOn request
    • All Team features
    • SSO/SAML authentication
    • SCIM directory sync

WebStorm

$12.9/month
  • Individual$12.9/mo
    • Intelligent JavaScript & TypeScript editor
    • Debugging and testing
    • VCS integration
  • Organizations$25.9/mo
    • All Individual features
    • Commercial use license
    • Centralized license management

Which should you pick?

Choose Evidence if

  • You need analytics agent.
  • You work on Web, Embedded.
  • You also want code-based infrastructure.
Evidence review

Choose WebStorm if

  • You need smart javascript editor.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want typescript support.
WebStorm review

Questions people ask

Is Evidence or WebStorm better?
Neither clearly leads. Evidence starts at $2500/month and WebStorm at $12.9/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Evidence or WebStorm?
Evidence starts at $2500/month and WebStorm at $12.9/month.
Does Evidence or WebStorm run on more platforms?
Evidence runs on Web, Embedded. WebStorm runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
What is Evidence best used for?
Evidence is most often used for building version-controlled analytics infrastructure, enabling ai agents to answer business questions, delivering analytics through multiple channels (web, slack, chatgpt), embedding white-labeled analytics in products. Of those, building version-controlled analytics infrastructure and enabling ai agents to answer business questions are not what WebStorm is typically brought in for.
What can Evidence do that WebStorm cannot?
Evidence covers Analytics Agent, Code-based infrastructure, Development environment, Visualization tools. WebStorm covers Smart JavaScript editor, TypeScript support, Node.js development, Modern framework support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Evidence: Does Evidence have per-user pricing?

No, Evidence offers one flat price for unlimited users at $2,500/month on the Team plan with a 30-day free trial.

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WebStorm: Is there a free version of WebStorm?

Yes, WebStorm is free for non-commercial use and includes access to JetBrains AI with a free tier.

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Evidence: How many AI credits come with Team plan?

Team plan includes 20,000 AI credits monthly at $0.01 per additional credit. Enterprise offers custom credit packages.

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WebStorm: What is the cost of a commercial WebStorm license?

The page references a testimonial mentioning 70 euros as a cost, though specific current pricing requires visiting the dedicated pricing page.

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Evidence: What is included in the Enterprise plan?

Enterprise adds SSO/SAML, SCIM directory sync, row-level access rules, embedding capabilities, and custom deployment options at custom pricing.

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WebStorm: How does JetBrains AI licensing work?

Users can pay with JetBrains AI credits, bring their own AI subscriptions and API keys to avoid vendor lock-in, or use the free tier included with WebStorm.

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WebStorm: What features does the free tier include?

The free tier includes the smart code editor, navigation tools, integrated developer tools, and customization options.

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