JetBrains AI Assistant Review
4.0
Free tier (3 AI credits/mo)
Visit JetBrains AI Assistant →Native AI inside IntelliJ-family IDEs
Who it's for
Developers already invested in JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, Rider) who want AI completion and the Junie agent natively integrated into their existing toolchain without switching editors.
Who it's not for
Developers using VS Code or other non-JetBrains editors should look elsewhere, since the AI Assistant only works inside JetBrains products and its credit-metering can feel restrictive compared to flat-rate competitors.
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AI Free | $0 | 3 AI credits per 30 days, unlimited basic code completion, context-aware chat. |
| AI Pro | $10/mo | 10 AI credits per 30 days (top-ups available), Junie coding agent, multi-model switching; often bundled free with All Products Pack/dotUltimate. |
| AI Ultimate | $30/mo | 35 AI credits per 30 days, priority model access, advanced agent capabilities. |
| AI Enterprise | $60/mo | Quota on par with or above Ultimate, org-wide admin controls; sold as part of JetBrains IDE Services. |
Pros
- Deep native integration into JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, Rider, etc.)
- Junie autonomous coding agent included from the Pro tier up
- Multi-model switching (Claude, GPT, Gemini) inside one subscription
- Free/discounted for existing All Products Pack or dotUltimate subscribers
Cons
- Credit-metered usage system is confusing and can run out quickly on lower tiers
- Only usable inside JetBrains IDEs, not portable to VS Code or other editors
- Top Ultimate/Enterprise tiers ($30-$60/mo) are pricier than plugin-only competitors
