Software · head to head
GoLand vs PartyKit
PartyKit
Software
Platform for building and deploying realtime multiplayer servers on the edge
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The short version
- Only PartyKit has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: GoLand requires a paid subscription with no permanently free tier for commercial use.; PartyKit documentation and FAQ material on the marketing site is sparse compared to larger realtime platforms.
- They diverge on capability: GoLand covers Smart code completion, PartyKit covers Stateful edge servers.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which GoLand and PartyKit actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 GoLand
- Smart code completion
- Integrated debugger
- Refactoring tools
- Version control integration
- Docker and Kubernetes support
- Built-in terminal and database tools
Only in PartyKit
- Stateful edge servers
- WebSocket-first API
- CRDT library compatibility
- Framework integrations
- Global edge deployment
- Custom domains
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
GoLand
- Developing Go microservices and backend systemsnot PartyKit
- Debugging and profiling Go applicationsnot PartyKit
- Working with Docker and Kubernetes deploymentsnot PartyKit
- Refactoring large Go codebasesnot PartyKit
PartyKit
- Multiplayer collaborative appsnot GoLand
- Realtime AI agent backendsnot GoLand
- Live cursors and presencenot GoLand
- Collaborative whiteboards and documentsnot GoLand
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
GoLand
- Requires a paid subscription with no permanently free tier for commercial use.
- Heavier resource usage than lightweight text editors like Vim or Sublime Text.
- Primarily optimized for Go, so multi-language teams may prefer a broader IDE like VS Code or IntelliJ Ultimate.
- License renewal pricing increases after the first year if a subscription lapses.
PartyKit
- Documentation and FAQ material on the marketing site is sparse compared to larger realtime platforms.
- Commercial free tier requires deploying to the user's own Cloudflare account, adding setup complexity.
- Storage on the free Individual plan clears every 24 hours, limiting it to prototyping rather than persistent production data.
- Smaller ecosystem and community than more established realtime infrastructure providers.
Pricing, plan by plan
GoLand
$24/month- Individual$24/month
- Personal use license
- Access to GoLand
- Free for students and open-source maintainers
- Organization$34/month
- Business use license
- Access to GoLand
- Volume and renewal discounts
PartyKit
Free- IndividualFree
- Up to 10 live projects
- Deploy to the global edge platform
- Storage clears every 24 hours
- CommercialFree
- Unlimited projects
- Custom domains
- Runs on your own Cloudflare account; pay only Cloudflare usage
Which should you pick?
Choose GoLand if
- You need smart code completion.
- You work on windows, mac, linux.
- You also want integrated debugger.
Choose PartyKit if
- You need stateful edge servers.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, api.
- You also want websocket-first api.
Questions people ask
- Is GoLand or PartyKit better?
- Neither clearly leads. GoLand starts at $24/month and PartyKit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, GoLand or PartyKit?
- PartyKit has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $24/month for GoLand and Free for PartyKit.
- Does GoLand or PartyKit run on more platforms?
- GoLand runs on windows, mac, linux. PartyKit runs on web, api.
- Can I use PartyKit for free?
- Yes. PartyKit has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GoLand starts at $24/month.
- What is GoLand best used for?
- GoLand is most often used for developing go microservices and backend systems, debugging and profiling go applications, working with docker and kubernetes deployments, refactoring large go codebases. Of those, developing go microservices and backend systems and debugging and profiling go applications are not what PartyKit is typically brought in for.
- What can GoLand do that PartyKit cannot?
- GoLand covers Smart code completion, Integrated debugger, Refactoring tools, Version control integration. PartyKit covers Stateful edge servers, WebSocket-first API, CRDT library compatibility, Framework integrations.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
GoLand: How much does GoLand cost?
GoLand is sold as a JetBrains Toolbox subscription starting around $24/month for individuals and $34/month for organizations, with discounts for longer commitments and free licenses for students and open-source maintainers.
SourceGoLand: Is there a free trial?
JetBrains offers a free trial period for GoLand before requiring purchase of a Toolbox subscription license.
SourceGoLand: What platforms does GoLand run on?
GoLand runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux as a desktop application distributed through JetBrains Toolbox.
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