PhpStorm vs PyCharm

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is PhpStorm or PyCharm better?

Neither clearly leads. PhpStorm starts at $24/month and PyCharm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, PhpStorm or PyCharm?

PyCharm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $24/month for PhpStorm and Free for PyCharm.

Does PhpStorm or PyCharm run on more platforms?

PhpStorm runs on windows, mac, linux. PyCharm runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.

Can I use PyCharm for free?

Yes. PyCharm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PhpStorm starts at $24/month.

What is PhpStorm best used for?

PhpStorm is most often used for building php web applications with laravel or symfony, debugging php code with xdebug, working across php, html, css, and javascript in one project, managing databases alongside application code. Of those, building php web applications with laravel or symfony and debugging php code with xdebug are not what PyCharm is typically brought in for.

What can PhpStorm do that PyCharm cannot?

PhpStorm covers PHP-aware coding assistance, Integrated debugger, Front-end tooling, Version control integration. PyCharm covers Intelligent code editor, Smart code navigation, Fast and safe refactorings, Debugging and testing. Both handle Database tools.