18 overpriced tools that at least talk to each other when you're debugging some nightmare spanning three languages.
You know the drill.
Bug report comes in
- something's broken between your Python API, React frontend, and whatever database nightmare you're running. Py
Charm for Python, VS Code for React (because you're too cheap for WebStorm), and some piece of shit SQL client that crashes when you look at it wrong.
An hour later you've spent more time switching tools than actually fixing anything.
JetBrains figured out they could charge you $289/year (jumping to $299 on October 1 because fuck you, that's why) for every IDE they make.
It's not perfect
- nothing is
- but it beats the tool-switching clusterfuck that kills productivity.
What's Actually Included in 2025
Here's what JetBrains wants you to think you need:
11 Professional IDEs:
- IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate
- Enterprise Java development ($199/year individually)
- PyCharm Professional
- Data science and web development ($109/year)
- WebStorm
- Frontend and Node.js development ($79/year)
- PhpStorm
- PHP web development ($109/year)
- CLion
- C/C++ system programming ($109/year)
- Rider
- .
NET cross-platform development ($169/year)
- GoLand
- Go backend services ($109/year)
- RubyMine
- Ruby on Rails development ($109/year)
- DataGrip
- Database administration ($109/year)
- DataSpell
- Data science and analytics ($109/year)
- RustRover
- Rust systems programming ($109/year)
3 Extensions:
- MPS
- Language development platform
- Gateway
- Remote development infrastructure
- Code With Me
- Collaborative coding sessions
2 Profilers:
NET memory profiling
- dotTrace
- .
NET performance profiling
Additional Services:
- JetBrains AI Assistant
- AI-powered coding assistance (basic tier included)
- CodeCanvas
- Collaborative development service
The Financial Reality Check (Do the Math or Stay Poor)
Math time, because apparently no one does this before buying shit:
Individual IDE costs after October 1, 2025:
- IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate: $199/year (because enterprise Java needs enterprise prices)
- Any two other IDEs: $218/year ($109 × 2)
- Total for just 3 IDEs: $417/year
All Products Pack: $299/year
You'd save $118/year while getting 15 additional tools you'll probably need eventually.
If you're buying 3+ Jet
Brains IDEs separately, you're literally throwing money away. I've watched developers spend $500+ on individual licenses for tools they could get for $299 total.
But here's what the marketing doesn't tell you: each IDE will eat 2-6GB of your laptop's RAM like it's going out of style.
Having access to all 11 doesn't mean running them simultaneously unless you've got 64GB of RAM and money to burn.
Who Actually Benefits From This Pack
Don't buy this because it sounds cool. Most people shouldn't. Here's who actually needs it:
Full-Stack Developers Who Are Tired of Tool Hell: You're constantly jumping between Python backends, React frontends, and SQL databases.
Having Py
Charm, WebStorm, and DataGrip under one license means you stop playing "which tool do I need for this bug?" It doesn't solve everything, but it eliminates the licensing headache.
Polyglot Teams (If They Actually Exist): Most "polyglot" teams are really "Java with some Python scripts" or "React with a Node backend." But if you genuinely work across Java microservices, Python data pipelines, Go APIs, and React frontends regularly, the pack makes financial sense.
Just don't expect anyone to be expert-level in all those IDEs.
Consultants and Contractors: Client projects are unpredictable.
One week you're debugging legacy PHP, the next you're writing Rust for performance. Having every IDE available beats the awkward conversation about buying new licenses for a 3-month contract.
Developers Learning New Languages: If you're expanding beyond your comfort zone, the pack removes the "do I really want to spend $109 to try out Go development?" barrier.
But be honest
- are you actually going to stick with it, or is this expensive tutorial browsing?
What You're Actually Paying For (Beyond the Marketing BS)
Forget their sales pitch. Here's what you actually get:
Consistent Muscle Memory: Every JetBrains IDE uses the same keyboard shortcuts and UI patterns.
This is huge when you're switching languages
- your fingers know where everything is even if your brain doesn't. No more hunting through menus when you switch from IntelliJ to PyCharm.
Settings That Actually Sync: Your keymaps, themes, and preferences sync across all IDEs through JetBrains Account.
Set up your perfect dark theme once, get it everywhere. This sounds basic but saves hours of reconfiguration. Learn more about IDE settings synchronization and plugin configuration management.
DataGrip (Which You'll Use More Than Expected): Data
Grip costs $109/year separately and handles database work better than most SQL clients.
Even if you're primarily a frontend developer, you'll eventually need to figure out why the API is slow, and DataGrip's query profiling features beats the hell out of raw SQL in a terminal.
Check out DataGrip's database connectivity options and schema navigation features.
Gateway for Remote Development: If you work with cloud instances or need to develop on powerful remote machines, Gateway is genuinely useful.
It's not perfect (connection drops will make you swear), but it beats SSH + terminal editing. Read the remote development setup guide and learn about SSH configuration for remote hosts.
Basic AI Features (That Aren't Terrible): The included AI assistance is actually helpful for code completion and quick explanations.
The advanced AI tiers ($200-300/year extra) are overpriced unless you're truly dependent on AI coding assistance.
Compare with GitHub Copilot pricing and other AI coding assistants.
The Real Problems Nobody Talks About
The All Products Pack has some genuine downsides that'll bite you:
RAM Hell: Each IDE eats 2-6GB of RAM just sitting there. IntelliJ IDEA will casually consume 4GB doing nothing, then ask for more when you open a project.
On a 16GB laptop, you can maybe run 2-3 IDEs before your fan spins up like a turbine. If you've got 8GB, forget about it
- you'll be force-quitting things constantly. Check out memory optimization guides and performance tuning tips.
Feature Overwhelm: Each IDE has thousands of features specific to its language. PyCharm's data science tools are fantastic if you need them, overwhelming if you just want to fix a broken API.
You'll spend more time configuring than coding initially. Read about feature discovery in IDEs and productivity tips.
Expensive Solution to Simple Problems: If you're editing YAML files or writing simple Python scripts, paying $299/year for professional IDEs is like buying a Lamborghini for grocery runs. VS Code + extensions handles 80% of use cases for $0.
Compare with Sublime Text pricing or Atom alternatives.
License Management Nightmare: Teams turn into spreadsheet warriors tracking who has what.
Bob from accounting will ask why you need 11 "text editors" when Notepad is free. JetBrains' license portal goes down exactly when you need to add someone urgently. Prepare your explanation or suffer through quarterly meetings where executives question every license like it's personally bankrupting them.
When to Just Use Something Else
Don't buy the pack if these alternatives make more sense:
VS Code + Extensions: If you're not doing heavy refactoring or complex debugging, VS Code with language extensions covers most needs for $0.
It's fast, lightweight, and doesn't eat your RAM for breakfast. The plugin ecosystem is huge, and GitHub Copilot integration is solid.
Individual IDEs for Specialists: If you primarily work in 1-2 languages, buying specific IDEs makes financial sense.
PyCharm Professional ($109) + WebStorm ($79) = $188/year. You save $111 and avoid the decision paralysis of having 11 IDEs.
Community Editions for Simple Work: IntelliJ IDEA Community and PyCharm Community handle most open-source development.
If you're not building enterprise Java apps or doing data science, the free versions work fine.
Terminal + Vim/Emacs for Minimalists: If you're the type who thinks IDEs are bloated and prefer Vim or Emacs, the pack is definitely overkill.
Your productivity might be higher with tools you actually know inside-out.
Should You Actually Buy This?
Buy the All Products Pack if:
- You regularly work with 3+ programming languages and are tired of tool-switching overhead
- You're already buying 2+ JetBrains IDEs individually (you're wasting money)
- Professional refactoring and debugging justify the cost (they usually do for non-trivial projects)
- Remote development is part of your workflow and Gateway appeals to you
- Database work is common and you want something better than raw SQL in a terminal
Skip it if:
- You're primarily a single-language developer who's happy with your current setup
- Budget is tight and VS Code + extensions meet your needs
- You're doing simple scripting or configuration work that doesn't need heavyweight IDEs
- You're learning to code and $299/year is a significant expense
Jet
Brains is betting developers work across more languages now.
They're probably right. For $299/year, you stop worrying about licenses when you need a different tool. Whether that's worth it depends on how much tool-switching currently pisses you off.
Bottom line: buying this to impress people is stupid. Buying it because you're tired of juggling tools makes sense.
