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JetBrains Toolbox vs IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
JetBrains Toolbox
7.0JetBrains tools manager
IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate
8.0Java IDE by JetBrains
| Metric | JetBrains Toolbox | IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 2.6K | 3.0K |
| 90-day Installs | 7.8K | 9.0K |
| 365-day Installs | 30.8K | 34.0K |
| Version | 3.4.3,3.4.3.81140 | 2026.1.1,261.23567.138 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 126 | 44 |
| GitHub Forks | 55 | 18 |
| Open Issues | 7 | - |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 5mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
JetBrains Toolbox
JetBrains Toolbox is a centralized manager for JetBrains development tools, offering automated updates and installations. It streamlines the process of managing multiple JetBrains products, making it ideal for developers who use various JetBrains tools.
Manages the installation and updates of JetBrains development tools.
Pros
- + Automates updates and installations of JetBrains tools
- + Centralizes management of multiple development tools
- + Saves time by handling versioning and updates
Cons
- - May be overkill for users with a single JetBrains tool
- - Requires system resources for background updates
IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate
IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate is a powerful Java IDE by JetBrains, offering advanced features like intelligent code completion, debugging, and refactoring. It's designed for professional developers working on complex Java projects.
It provides an integrated development environment for Java and other programming languages.
Pros
- + Rich feature set for Java development
- + Advanced code analysis and refactoring tools
- + Strong community and third-party plugin support
Cons
- - High system resource requirements
- - Ultimate version is paid