A PyCharm user trying AI features
- Enable AI Free with an eligible IDE licence
- Use unlimited code completion
- Try chat within the 3-credit quota
free plan works
JetBrains · AI assistant and coding agent for JetBrains IDEs
JetBrains AI
AI Assistant, the Junie agent and JetBrains Air for building software with agents in JetBrains IDEs.
- Provider
- JetBrains
- Latest confirmed model
- Not applicable / not verified
- Pricing
- Free plan + paid
- Free plan
- Yes
- API
- No
- Status
- Generally available
- Last verified
- Oct 19, 2026
What is JetBrains AI?
JetBrains AI adds code completion, chat and coding agents to IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm and other JetBrains IDEs. Cloud features use AI credits, where one credit equals one US dollar. JetBrains Air is a newer environment for working with agents such as Junie, Claude Agent, Codex and others, and Junie is now part of Air.
JetBrains users want AI help without leaving their IDE. JetBrains AI integrates assistance and agents natively.
Why use JetBrains AI?
Practical benefits
- Native in JetBrains IDEs
- Unlimited code completion on AI Free
- Bring your own provider keys or subscriptions in Air
- AI Pro included with All Products Pack and dotUltimate
Who it suits
- JetBrains IDE users
- Java, Kotlin and .NET developers
- Teams wanting governance via IDE Services
When another tool may fit better
- VS Code-only users
- Heavy agent users on small credit quotas
- Learning curve
- Some experience helps
- Skills needed
- Programming experience in a JetBrains IDE.
Example workflows
- Ask Junie to implement a change from the IDE, review the diff, run tests
What can it do?
- Code completionUnlimited on AI Free with eligible IDE licences.
- AI chat with third-party models Depends on planUses cloud credits; limited quota on AI Free.
- Junie agentJetBrains coding agent, now part of JetBrains Air.
- JetBrains AirWorks with Claude Agent, Codex, Junie, Copilot, OpenCode and ACP agents; supports BYO keys or JetBrains AI credits at public API rates.
- Credit top-ups Depends on planValid 12 months; require an active JetBrains AI licence.
Good for
- In-IDE chat and refactoring
- Agent tasks
- Code completion
Where it runs
Pricing and plans
Free plan + paid AI Free is included with eligible JetBrains IDE licences. AI Pro costs $10 per month ($100 per year) with 10 credits and AI Ultimate $30 per month ($300 per year) with 35 credits for individuals. AI Enterprise is for organisations via IDE Services.
| Plan | Price | Billing | Free trial / tier | Usage limits | Main inclusions | Model access | API access | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Free | Free | per month | AI Trial with 10 credits (individual docs figure) | 3 AI credits per 30 days; unlimited code completion |
|
— | — | Cannot buy extra credits |
| AI Pro (individual) | $10/mo $8.33/mo billed annually $100 per year; included at no extra cost with All Products Pack and dotUltimate (not complimentary student/OSS packs) | per month | — | 10 AI credits per 30 days (1 credit = $1) |
|
— | — | — |
| AI Ultimate (individual) | $30/mo $25/mo billed annually $300 per year | per month | — | 35 AI credits per 30 days (includes $5 bonus) |
|
— | — | — |
| AI Enterprise | Contact provider; organisations only via JetBrains IDE Services | per month | — | On par with AI Ultimate quota or higher |
|
— | — | Organisations only |
API and developer access
- Official API
- No public API
- Documentation
- Not documented
- Authentication
- Not documented
- Pricing model
- Not documented
- Free API quota
- None documented — the free plan above (if any) is for the app, not the API
- Rate limits
- Not documented
- Context / input limits
- Not documented
- SDKs
- Not documented
- Streaming
- Not documented
- Batch processing
- Not documented
- Structured output
- Not documented
- Tool / function calling
- Not documented
- Commercial use
- See the provider terms
- Data retention & privacy
- See the provider privacy terms
A free JetBrains AI account is not the same thing as free API access. Unless a free API quota is listed above, API calls are billed separately.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
- Deep IDE integration
- Flexible BYO provider access
- Low entry price
Disadvantages
- Small credit quotas on lower tiers
- AI Free cannot buy extra credits
- Organisation pricing shown inconsistently in docs
Privacy: Organisations can manage AI via JetBrains IDE Services and Air Governance.
Real-world examples
A Kotlin developer using Junie daily
- Buy AI Ultimate
- Delegate a feature to Junie
- Top up credits if needed
needs paid plan
A developer reusing an existing Claude or OpenAI subscription
- Install Air in the IDE
- Connect your provider subscription or API key
- Run agents without JetBrains credits
needs API key
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Is JetBrains AI free?
AI Free is included with eligible IDE licences and offers unlimited code completion plus a small cloud quota of 3 credits per 30 days.
What is an AI credit?
JetBrains states one AI credit equals $1, charged in your local currency.
How much is AI Pro?
$10 per month or $100 per year for individuals, with 10 credits per 30 days. It is included with All Products Pack and dotUltimate.
What is JetBrains Air?
A system for building software with agents such as Junie, Claude Agent and Codex, where you can use your own provider subscription or JetBrains credits.
Can I use my own API keys?
Yes, Air lets you bring an existing provider subscription, API keys or base URL.