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Ping Identity vs WebStorm

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Ping Identity

Cybersecurity

Enterprise identity for workforce and customers, with a 5,000 user floor

From
$3/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.
  • Ping Identity starts at $3/mo, WebStorm at $12.9/mo.
  • Only Ping Identity lists single sign-on; only WebStorm lists smart JavaScript editor.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ping Identity and WebStorm actually diverge.

Attributes where Ping Identity and WebStorm differ
AttributePing IdentityWebStorm
Starting price$3/month$12.9/month
Pricing modelPer user per monthSubscription
PlatformsWeb, Linux, WindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
CategoryCybersecurityDeveloper Tools

Identical on both: free tier (No).

Not yet recorded: founded for Ping Identity.

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 Ping Identity

  • Single sign-on
  • Adaptive MFA
  • Identity orchestration
  • API access management
  • Directory services
  • Flexible deployment
  • ForgeRock capabilities

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.

Ping Identity

  • A bank that must keep identity data on premises in one country while running SaaS identity elsewherenot WebStorm
  • An airline or telco with tens of millions of customer identities needing a directory that holds that scalenot WebStorm
  • An enterprise assembling authentication journeys that call several external verification and risk vendorsnot WebStorm
  • An existing ForgeRock customer deciding what its upgrade path looks like under Ping ownershipnot WebStorm

WebStorm

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

Where each one falls short

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

Ping Identity

  • Workforce pricing carries a 5,000 user annual minimum, so an organisation with 800 staff pays for 5,000 and the effective per user cost is over six times the list rate
  • Adaptive multi-factor authentication is in the Plus tier only, doubling the per user price for a capability many buyers assume is standard in a modern identity platform
  • ForgeRock no longer exists as an independent product, so customers who chose it specifically to avoid Ping now face a roadmap set by the vendor they did not pick
  • Thoma Bravo ownership across both merged companies means the commercial priority is margin, and buyers report firmer renewal negotiations than they saw before 2022
  • The portfolio has overlapping components from three product lineages, so scoping a deployment requires vendor architects and the licensing conversation is more complicated than the price list implies

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

Ping Identity

$3/month
  • PingOne for Workforce Essential$3/mo
    • Minimum 5,000 users billed annually
    • Single sign-on and directory services
    • OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML and SCIM
  • PingOne for Workforce Plus$6/mo
    • Minimum 5,000 users billed annually
    • Everything in Essential
    • Adaptive multi-factor authentication
  • PingOne for Customers Essential$35,000/yr
    • Flat annual fee
    • No-code identity orchestration
    • Unified customer profiles
  • PingOne for Customers Plus$50,000/yr
    • Flat annual fee
    • Everything in Essential
    • Adaptive MFA and device management

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 Ping Identity if

  • You need single sign-on.
  • You work on Web, Linux, Windows.
  • You also want adaptive mfa.
Ping Identity 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 Ping Identity or WebStorm better?
Neither clearly leads. Ping Identity starts at $3/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, Ping Identity or WebStorm?
Ping Identity starts at $3/month and WebStorm at $12.9/month.
Does Ping Identity or WebStorm run on more platforms?
Ping Identity runs on Web, Linux, Windows. WebStorm runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
What is Ping Identity best used for?
Ping Identity is most often used for a bank that must keep identity data on premises in one country while running saas identity elsewhere, an airline or telco with tens of millions of customer identities needing a directory that holds that scale, an enterprise assembling authentication journeys that call several external verification and risk vendors, an existing forgerock customer deciding what its upgrade path looks like under ping ownership. Of those, a bank that must keep identity data on premises in one country while running saas identity elsewhere and an airline or telco with tens of millions of customer identities needing a directory that holds that scale are not what WebStorm is typically brought in for.
What can Ping Identity do that WebStorm cannot?
Ping Identity covers Single sign-on, Adaptive MFA, Identity orchestration, API access management. WebStorm covers Smart JavaScript editor, TypeScript support, Node.js development, Modern framework support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ping Identity: Can I still buy ForgeRock?

Not as a separate product. Ping acquired ForgeRock in 2023 and the capabilities are sold within the Ping portfolio. Existing customers should ask about the specific migration path for their components.

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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Ping Identity: What is the real minimum spend?

PingOne for Workforce Essential is 3 USD per user per month with a 5,000 user annual minimum, so roughly 180,000 USD a year before anything else.

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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Ping Identity: Is MFA included?

Basic authentication policies are in Essential. Adaptive MFA and passwordless require the Plus tier at 6 USD per user per month.

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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