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JetBrains Rider vs PyCharm: What are the differences?

Key Differences between JetBrains Rider and PyCharm

Introduction

In this article, we will discuss the key differences between JetBrains Rider and PyCharm, two popular integrated development environments (IDEs) developed by JetBrains. Both IDEs offer a wide range of features and support multiple programming languages, but they differ in certain aspects that make them suitable for different types of projects and development workflows.

  1. Supported Languages: JetBrains Rider is a cross-platform .NET IDE that primarily focuses on .NET development, supporting different languages such as C#, VB.NET, F#, and more. On the other hand, PyCharm is specifically designed for Python development and provides excellent support for the Python programming language.

  2. Technology Stack: Rider is based on the IntelliJ Platform used by other JetBrains IDEs and provides a rich set of features for web development, database management, and version control. PyCharm, while also based on the IntelliJ Platform, has a specific focus on Python development and offers specialized tools for web frameworks like Django and Flask.

  3. Target Audience: JetBrains Rider is aimed at .NET developers working on projects that require extensive framework support, database integration, and code analysis for C#. This makes it suitable for building enterprise-level applications. PyCharm, on the other hand, caters specifically to Python developers and is widely used for web development, data analysis, and scientific computing in the Python ecosystem.

  4. Performance: Rider is known for its fast and responsive performance, allowing developers to work seamlessly with large codebases and complex projects. PyCharm, while generally performant, can sometimes be slower when dealing with larger Python projects due to the extensive analysis and indexing required for Python code.

  5. Pricing: JetBrains Rider is a commercial IDE with a paid license, available as a subscription plan or a perpetual license. PyCharm has both paid and free versions, with the paid version offering additional features and tools for professional Python development.

  6. Plugin Ecosystem: Both Rider and PyCharm support a wide range of plugins and extensions that enhance their functionality. However, PyCharm has a larger and more active community of plugin developers due to its popularity in the Python ecosystem, resulting in a wider variety of plugins catering to different Python libraries and frameworks.

In summary, JetBrains Rider is a versatile .NET IDE suited for enterprise-level C# development, while PyCharm, specifically designed for Python development, offers specialized tools for Python web frameworks and scientific computing. Rider focuses on .NET technologies, while PyCharm provides extensive support for the Python ecosystem. Differences also include performance, pricing, and the size of the plugin ecosystem.

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christy craemer
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UPDATE: Thanks for the great response. I am going to start with VSCode based on the open source and free version that will allow me to grow into other languages, but not cost me a license ..yet.

I have been working with software development for 12 years, but I am just beginning my journey to learn to code. I am starting with Python following the suggestion of some of my coworkers. They are split between Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA for IDEs that they use and PyCharm is new to me. Which IDE would you suggest for a beginner that will allow expansion to Java, JavaScript, and eventually AngularJS and possibly mobile applications?

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Pycharm is great for python development, but can feel sometimes slow and community version has Somme very annoying restrictions (like they disabled jupyter notebooks plugin and made it premium feature). I personally started looking into VS Code as an alternative, and it has some very good potential. I suggest you take it into account.

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The Community version of PyCharm is free and should give you what you need to get started with Python. Both PyCharm and IntelliJ are made by JetBrains. IntelliJ is initially focused on Java but you can get plugins for lots of other things. I subscribe to JetBrains' Toolbox: https://www.jetbrains.com/toolbox-app/ and have access to all of their great tools.

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Charles Nelson
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I couldn't imagine using a development tool other than the IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate All Products Pack. A single license allows me to work directly on my server running Ubuntu and/or my workstation running Windows 10 Pro simultaneously. My current project uses HTML, W3CSS, JavaScript, Java, Groovy, Grails, C, GO, Python, Flask, and Rust. For me it's worth every penny of the $150 license fee. And you can try it for free.

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Hi, I will give my opinion based on my experience. I have used PyCharm, both community and Professional version. The community has limited functions, like you can't use a Jupyter notebook whereas it's available in the Professional version. PyCharm is slower compared to Visual Studio Code. Also Visual Studio Code is an editor which supports various languages. I myself have used both Visual Studio Code and PyCharm. I feel Visual Studio Code would be better choice. You may as well decide based upon your requirements.

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awesomebanana2018
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Visual Studio code is easy to use, has a good UI, and a large community. Python works great with it, but unlike some other editors, it works with most languages either by default or by downloading a plugin. VS Code has built in linting, syntax coloring, autocompletes (IntelliSense), and an api for plugins to do there own tooling.

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Ivan Martinez Morales
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I'd personally recommend Visual Studio Code as it gives you the flexibility of working in any language, so long as there are extensions to support it. It gives you the flexibility to learn Python, venture into Java, Javascript, and eventually AngularJS, and potentially mobile applications. It's also free and you can install it on your personal computer. I think Visual Studio Code would serve your intended use case best.

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Isaac Povey
Casual Software Engineer at Skedulo · | 3 upvotes · 657.7K views
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IntelliJ really is the best for Java, I switched from eclipse years ago and never looked back. As for javascript, python and angular either using the standalone products from jetbrains (pycharm for python, webstorm for js) or installing the relevant plugins for InteliJ will be your best bet. Pycharm etc. are really just InteliJ with some additional plugins installed.

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Pranshu Verma
Engineer at Cisco Systems · | 3 upvotes · 657.7K views
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If you starting with Python then PyCharm is better. For Java I would suggest to go with IntelliJ IDEA but people also prefer eclipse so I would say try both and then decide. For JS/Angular/React I would suggest go with VSCode. I personally use it and prefer as its light weight and have good integration with chrome for frontend development.

PyCharm, IntelliJ IDEA are both products of JetBrains. They have a free (limited feature) and paid edition. Eclipse is free. VSCode is also free.

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Pritam Nandy
Engineering Manager at Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited · | 1 upvotes · 605.1K views
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This is a very easy to use tool and gives you the opportunity to start coding right after the installation with almost everything setup automatically by the tool.

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Pycharm is all you need to get start coding in python or any of its framework. Its an awesome tool you should give it a try :)

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Brian Turner
System Architect at Mary's Watch, Inc. · | 1 upvotes · 657.6K views
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Easy to learn and everything you need

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All three are great, however, I believe that IntelliJ IDEA's multiple IDE's are slightly more straight-forward and more up-to date than Eclipse. If I had to choose one specifically for Python projects I would go with PyCharm.

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Pros of JetBrains Rider
Pros of PyCharm
  • 4
    ReSharper for VS bundled
  • 3
    Runs on Linux
  • 3
    NuGet package manager
  • 3
    Debug & Trace support
  • 2
    SQL editing tools
  • 2
    Refactoring support
  • 2
    Free for Open Source projects
  • 2
    64-bit process
  • 2
    Solution-wide refactoring
  • 2
    Intellisense
  • 112
    Smart auto-completion
  • 93
    Intelligent code analysis
  • 77
    Powerful refactoring
  • 60
    Virtualenv integration
  • 54
    Git integration
  • 22
    Support for Django
  • 11
    Multi-database integration
  • 7
    VIM integration
  • 4
    Vagrant integration
  • 3
    In-tool Bash and Python shell
  • 2
    Plugin architecture
  • 2
    Docker
  • 1
    Django Implemented
  • 1
    Debug mode support docker
  • 1
    Emacs keybinds
  • 1
    Perforce integration

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Cons of JetBrains Rider
Cons of PyCharm
  • 3
    Costs money
  • 2
    Cheaper
  • 10
    Slow startup
  • 7
    Not very flexible
  • 6
    Resource hog
  • 3
    Periodic slow menu response
  • 1
    Pricey for full features

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What is JetBrains Rider?

It supports .NET Framework, the new cross-platform .NET Core, and Mono based projects. It lets you develop a wide range of applications including .NET desktop applications, services and libraries, ASP.NET Core web applications and more.

What is PyCharm?

PyCharm’s smart code editor provides first-class support for Python, JavaScript, CoffeeScript, TypeScript, CSS, popular template languages and more. Take advantage of language-aware code completion, error detection, and on-the-fly code fixes!

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