Compare IntelliJ IDEA and Xcode 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (55.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$16.90 Per Month
No pricing available
IntelliJ IDEA
Star Rating
(2,185)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$16.90 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansXcode
Star Rating
(973)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that IntelliJ IDEA excels in multi-language support, particularly for Java, Kotlin, and Scala, with a rating of 8.7, while Xcode's multi-language support is rated lower at 8.3, which may limit developers working in diverse programming environments.
- Reviewers mention that IntelliJ IDEA's customization options are robust, scoring 8.5, allowing users to tailor their development environment extensively, whereas Xcode's customization features are rated at 8.3, indicating less flexibility for personalized setups.
- G2 users highlight that IntelliJ IDEA offers superior help guides with a score of 8.6, making it easier for new users to navigate the software, while Xcode's help guides received a lower score of 8.4, suggesting that users may face more challenges in finding assistance.
- Users on G2 report that IntelliJ IDEA's patching and updates are efficient, with a score of 8.7, ensuring that users have access to the latest features and fixes promptly, compared to Xcode's higher score of 8.9, which indicates a strong performance in this area as well, but with less user feedback on the frequency of updates.
- Reviewers say that IntelliJ IDEA's test feedback functionality is rated at 8.9, providing developers with detailed insights into their code, while Xcode's test feedback is rated lower at 8.7, which may affect the debugging process for users.
- Users report that IntelliJ IDEA's organization features are rated at 9.0, making it easier to manage projects and files, while Xcode's organization capabilities are slightly lower, which could lead to a more cumbersome experience for users managing larger projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IntelliJ IDEA
For Individual Developers
$16.90
Per Month
Yearly subscription: $169 /year
- All Products Pack available from $ 289 /year (or $28.90 /month)
Xcode
No pricing availableFree Trial
IntelliJ IDEA
Free Trial is available
Xcode
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
1,829
8.8
793
Ease of Use
8.7
1,840
7.8
796
Ease of Setup
8.7
241
7.9
146
Ease of Admin
8.5
182
8.0
132
Quality of Support
8.6
1,412
7.7
701
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
174
8.1
122
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
1,796
7.9
770
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
62
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.7
58
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
9.0
77
Management
Not enough data
8.5
68
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
9.0
67
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
8.3
50
Not enough data
8.8
50
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
8.9
50
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IntelliJ IDEA and Xcode are categorized as Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Unique Categories
IntelliJ IDEA has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IntelliJ IDEA
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xcode
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
37.6%
Information Technology and Services
18.4%
Internet
5.8%
Financial Services
4.1%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
31.3%
Computer Software
35.9%
Information Technology and Services
18.1%
Internet
5.9%
Higher Education
3.5%
Financial Services
2.3%
Other
34.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
IntelliJ IDEA
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jimesh S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Integration with helpful tools such as a compiler, a debugger, a version control system, build tools, different frameworks, application profilers, and other similar tools is also possible. Enhances the development process by supporting capabilities like...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
hanging: it hangs up alot time to time, eats up computer resources
Xcode
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel T.
Verified User in Program Development
It's constantly improving with each release. Apple are making it easier for developers to use the latest technologies and their tool box are getting tighter to help solve/diagnose problems in your code. The fact that you can now search within each...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Erick S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Very heavy application. Slow on older macbooks/imacs. Could see benefit from lightening the load.
Jimesh S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Integration with helpful tools such as a compiler, a debugger, a version control system, build tools, different frameworks, application profilers, and other similar tools is also possible. Enhances the development process by supporting capabilities like...
Daniel T.
Verified User in Program Development
It's constantly improving with each release. Apple are making it easier for developers to use the latest technologies and their tool box are getting tighter to help solve/diagnose problems in your code. The fact that you can now search within each...
Verified User in Internet
hanging: it hangs up alot time to time, eats up computer resources
Erick S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Very heavy application. Slow on older macbooks/imacs. Could see benefit from lightening the load.
Alternatives
Discussions
What is IntelliJ IDEA used for?
3 comments
RP
Intellij is an IDE or we can say a platform where we can write , build, test and even deploy code in any language. It’s also help to find the bugs in...Read more
Can i use thing for dart only
2 comments
CS
Of course you can use it for dart. dart web and command line application can be developed with IntelliJ IDEA. It also comes with dart analysis server.Read more
what is the best way to make it veyr fast ?
2 comments
XK
if you want to make it fast, first is update your system's configuration. Atleast use it on a 4gb system. Also check if your system is healthy. And also you...Read more
Can we use Xcode for the hybrid apps in future?
2 comments
KS
It's doubtful - Apple likes to keep their environment separate from others. iOS will continue to be its own identity and I doubt hybrid apps will be...Read more
Is Xcode good for Python?
2 comments
YB
no its only for swift there was objective -C also but prefer to go with swift.Read more
What is the use of Xcode in Mac?
2 comments
VS
The text appears to be a fragment or a heading related to the context of application development. It suggests a focus or topic area but does not provide...Read more
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