JetBrains AI Pricing: Every Plan Explained
JetBrains AI is built into IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, and all JetBrains IDEs. The key insight: it uses a credit system where 1 credit = $1. Code completions via Mellum (JetBrains' local model) are unlimited and free on all tiers. Credits only apply to cloud AI features like chat and the Junie coding agent. Prices shown are personal tier (EUR); commercial is 2x.
| Plan | Price (Personal) | Annual | Cloud Credits/mo | Local Completions | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Free | $0 | $0 | 3 credits (~30 chats) | Unlimited | Trying AI features |
| AI Pro | EUR 10/mo | EUR 100/yr | 10 credits (~100 chats) | Unlimited | Daily AI-assisted coding |
| AI Ultimate | EUR 30/mo | EUR 300/yr | 35 credits (~350 chats) | Unlimited | Heavy AI users, Junie agent |
| AI Enterprise | Custom | Custom | 35+ credits (custom) | Unlimited | On-prem, admin controls, SSO |
Important: Prices are in EUR (personal tier). Commercial licensing is 2x: AI Pro EUR 20/mo, AI Ultimate EUR 60/mo. AI Pro is included free with All Products Pack (EUR 28.90/mo) and dotUltimate subscriptions. Unused credits do not roll over. Top-up credits available for Pro/Ultimate (valid 12 months).
The Credit System — How It Works
JetBrains uses a credit system where 1 credit = $1. Credits are consumed by cloud AI features only — local model usage (Mellum completions) is always free and unlimited.
| Action | Cost | ~Requests per Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Mellum code completions | Free | Unlimited (runs locally) |
| Next edit suggestions | Free | Unlimited (runs locally) |
| Local model chat (Ollama/LM Studio) | Free | Unlimited |
| Cloud AI chat | Credits | ~10 per credit |
| Editor cloud suggestions | Credits | ~40 per credit |
| Junie coding agent | Credits | Varies by task complexity |
| Commit message generation | Credits | ~140 per credit |
Pro tip: AI Pro's 10 credits/mo translates to roughly 100 cloud chat messages or 400 cloud editor suggestions. For many developers, the unlimited Mellum completions + occasional cloud chat is enough. AI Ultimate's 35 credits/mo is needed for heavy Junie agent usage.
The True Cost — IDE + AI Combined
JetBrains AI is not standalone. Here is the real total cost when you factor in the IDE subscription. All Products Pack subscribers get AI Pro included free.
| Combination | IDE Cost | AI Cost | Total Monthly | Total Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Products Pack + AI Pro | ~EUR 29/mo | Included | ~EUR 29/mo | ~EUR 290/yr |
| All Products Pack + AI Ultimate | ~EUR 29/mo | EUR 30/mo | ~EUR 59/mo | ~EUR 590/yr |
| IntelliJ IDEA + AI Pro | ~EUR 17/mo | EUR 10/mo | ~EUR 27/mo | ~EUR 300/yr |
| IntelliJ IDEA + AI Ultimate | ~EUR 17/mo | EUR 30/mo | ~EUR 47/mo | ~EUR 500/yr |
| PyCharm Pro + AI Pro | ~EUR 9/mo | EUR 10/mo | ~EUR 19/mo | ~EUR 200/yr |
Best deal: If you already have the All Products Pack, AI Pro is free — you already have it. GitHub Copilot Pro at $10/mo works in JetBrains IDEs too (even Community editions), so the real comparison is: integrated JetBrains AI (free with your pack) vs. Copilot ($10/mo extra).
What You Get With Each Plan
AI Free
- Mellum completionsUnlimited
- Cloud credits3/mo
- Local modelsYes
- Unlimited code completions via Mellum (JetBrains' own model, runs locally)
- Unlimited next edit suggestions — AI predicts your next code change
- 3 cloud credits/mo (~30 cloud chat messages)
- Local model support via Ollama, LM Studio, or any OpenAI-compatible server
- No credit card required. Available in JetBrains IDEs 2025.1+
AI Pro
- Cloud credits10/mo
- Cloud modelsGPT-4o, Claude, Gemini
- Top-up creditsYes
- Everything in Free, plus 10 cloud credits/mo (~100 chat messages)
- Access to Claude Sonnet 4.6, GPT-4o, Gemini 2.5, and more cloud models
- Junie coding agent for autonomous multi-step tasks
- Purchase top-up credits when you run out (valid 12 months)
- Included free with All Products Pack — no extra cost if you already have it
AI Ultimate
- Cloud credits35/mo
- Premium modelsClaude Opus, GPT-4.1, Grok
- Junie agentLarger quota
- Everything in Pro, plus 35 cloud credits/mo (~350 chat messages)
- Access to premium models: Claude 4.6 Opus, GPT-4.1, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Grok-4
- Larger Junie agent quota for heavy autonomous coding
- Top-up credits available for overage
- Best for developers using cloud AI and Junie agent throughout the day
Key Features — What Makes JetBrains AI Different
JetBrains AI's advantage is deep IDE integration. It understands your project structure, type system, and refactoring tools in ways that plugin-based tools cannot match.
Deep IDE Integration
- AI understands your project's type hierarchy, dependencies, and build system
- Completions are aware of framework conventions (Spring, Django, Express, etc.)
- Integrates with built-in refactoring tools — AI suggestions use proper IDE refactors
- Context pulled from indexed project structure, not just open files
Mellum — Local AI Model
- JetBrains' own code completion model, optimized for speed and accuracy
- Runs locally — zero latency, works offline, no data leaves your machine
- Unlimited usage on all tiers including Free
- Open-sourced by JetBrains — transparency about how it works
Junie — Coding Agent
- Autonomous coding agent (comparable to Cursor Composer or Copilot Agent)
- Explores your project, writes code, runs tests, iterates
- Multi-file editing with project-aware context
- Consumes cloud credits — larger quota on Ultimate tier
Widest Cloud Model Selection
- Anthropic: Claude 4.6 Opus/Sonnet, Claude 4.5 family
- OpenAI: GPT-4.1, GPT-4o, o3, o4-mini
- Google: Gemini 3.1 Pro, Gemini 2.5 Pro/Flash
- xAI: Grok-4 models
- BYOK: Connect your own API keys for any OpenAI-compatible endpoint
Supported IDEs
- IntelliJ IDEA (Java, Kotlin, Scala)
- PyCharm (Python)
- WebStorm (JavaScript, TypeScript)
- PhpStorm, RubyMine, GoLand, CLion, Rider, and more
JetBrains AI vs Alternatives
How does JetBrains AI compare at each price point?
| Tool | Solo Pro | Works In | Key Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| JetBrains AI Pro | $10/mo | JetBrains IDEs only | Deepest IDE integration, requires IDE subscription |
| GitHub Copilot Pro | $10/mo | VS Code, JetBrains, Neovim, Xcode | Same price, works everywhere including JetBrains |
| Cursor Pro | $20/mo | Cursor (VS Code fork) | Best AI-native editor, credit system |
| Windsurf Pro | $20/mo | 40+ IDEs including JetBrains | Also works in JetBrains, compliance features |
| Amazon Q Pro | $19/mo | VS Code, JetBrains | AWS integration, security scanning |
| Claude Code | $20/mo | Terminal + IDE extensions | Terminal agent, deep codebase understanding |
The real question: If you already pay for a JetBrains IDE, JetBrains AI Pro at $10/mo offers the tightest integration. But GitHub Copilot at the same $10/mo works in JetBrains IDEs too — and in every other editor. The choice comes down to integration depth vs. flexibility.
Team Cost Calculator
JetBrains AI is sold per-user, not per-seat. Organizations manage subscriptions through JetBrains Account.
| Team Size | AI Pro (monthly) | AI Pro (annual) | AI Ultimate (monthly) | AI Ultimate (annual) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 developers | $50/mo | $500/yr | $150/mo | $1,500/yr |
| 10 developers | $100/mo | $1,000/yr | $300/mo | $3,000/yr |
| 25 developers | $250/mo | $2,500/yr | $750/mo | $7,500/yr |
| 50 developers | $500/mo | $5,000/yr | $1,500/mo | $15,000/yr |
| 100 developers | $1,000/mo | $10,000/yr | $3,000/mo | $30,000/yr |
Remember: These costs are AI-only. Add your JetBrains IDE subscription costs on top. A team of 10 on IntelliJ IDEA + AI Pro would pay roughly $3,000/yr for IDEs + $1,000/yr for AI = $4,000/yr total.
Best For
JetBrains Loyalists
- Already use IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, or WebStorm daily
- Want AI that deeply understands the IDE's type system and refactoring tools
- Prefer not to switch editors or install third-party plugins
Java / Kotlin Developers
- IntelliJ IDEA's AI completions are especially strong for JVM languages
- Framework awareness for Spring Boot, Ktor, Android, etc.
- Integrated with IntelliJ's industry-leading Java refactoring tools
Multi-Language Teams
- All Products Pack gives one AI subscription across every JetBrains IDE
- Consistent AI experience across Java, Python, JavaScript, Go, PHP, Ruby, C++
- Central license management through JetBrains Account
Privacy-Conscious Developers
- Local model support for offline usage
- JetBrains does not use your code to train models
- Enterprise-grade data handling with EU-based company
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