An honest comparison. We're cheaper and lighter; they're more mature. Both can be true.
| Architecta | JetBrains (PyCharm/WebStorm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual price | $19 / year | ~$99+ / year |
| Native core | Rust, no bundled browser | JVM |
| Cold start / footprint | Light | Heavy |
| Python / Django | Yes (Pyright + debugpy) | Yes |
| React / Vite / TS | Yes (vtsls + js-debug) | Yes |
| Rust | Yes (rust-analyzer + CodeLLDB) | Plugin / RustRover |
| PHP | Yes (Intelephense + Xdebug) | PhpStorm |
| Integrated Git | Yes | Yes |
| Integrated terminal | Yes | Yes |
| Perpetual fallback license | After 12 months | After 12 months |
| Refactoring depth | Rename + LSP refactors | Extensive |
| Plugin marketplace | Not yet (post-1.0) | Large |
| Remote / SSH dev | Roadmap | Yes |
| AI assistant | Roadmap | Yes (paid) |
✓ shipped ◐ partial / on the roadmap ✕ not offered