JetBrains AI (Junie & AI Assistant)

by JetBrains · IDE extension, AI IDE

JetBrains AI brings AI Assistant (chat, completions) and Junie, JetBrains' coding agent, into IntelliJ-based IDEs. There is a free tier; AI Pro is $10/month and AI Ultimate $30/month for individuals.

What is JetBrains AI (Junie & AI Assistant)?

Because it is built into the IDE, JetBrains AI can use the IDE's deep code understanding — inspections, refactorings and test runners — when making changes.

AI Pro is bundled with the All Products Pack and dotUltimate subscriptions. Usage is measured in AI credits.

JetBrains AI (Junie & AI Assistant) pricing

Plans as publicly listed on the official pricing page, verified 2026-10-10.

PlanPriceNotes
AI Free$0Limited AI usage
AI Pro$10/mo individual ($20/user/mo org)10 AI credits; included with All Products Pack / dotUltimate
AI Ultimate$30/mo individual ($60/user/mo org)35 AI credits
AI Enterprise$60/user/moOrg controls

Source: https://www.jetbrains.com/help/ai-assistant/licensing-and-subscriptions.html. Prices in USD, excluding tax.

Supported models

Multiple cloud models plus local model support; 1 AI credit = $1. Bring-your-own-key: supported.

Claude OpenAI Gemini Local models

Features at a glance

  • ✓ Agent mode
  • ✓ Autocomplete
  • ? Cloud / background agents
  • ? PR code review
  • ✓ MCP support
  • ? Self-host option

Interfaces: IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm, GoLand, Rider and other JetBrains IDEs.

Strengths and weaknesses

+ Strengths

  • Native integration with JetBrains IDE intelligence
  • Junie agent included on paid tiers
  • Bundled with All Products Pack

- Weaknesses

  • Only for JetBrains IDEs
  • Credit allowances are modest on Pro

Who is JetBrains AI (Junie & AI Assistant) best for?

Developers who live in IntelliJ, PyCharm or other JetBrains IDEs.

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JetBrains AI (Junie & AI Assistant) FAQ

How much does JetBrains AI (Junie & AI Assistant) cost?
As listed on the official pricing page (verified 2026-10-10): AI Free: $0; AI Pro: $10/mo individual ($20/user/mo org); AI Ultimate: $30/mo individual ($60/user/mo org); AI Enterprise: $60/user/mo. Prices change often, so confirm on https://www.jetbrains.com/help/ai-assistant/licensing-and-subscriptions.html.
Is JetBrains AI (Junie & AI Assistant) open source?
No. JetBrains AI (Junie & AI Assistant) is proprietary software from JetBrains.
Which AI models does JetBrains AI (Junie & AI Assistant) support?
Multiple cloud models plus local model support; 1 AI credit = $1. You can bring your own API key.
Who is JetBrains AI (Junie & AI Assistant) best for?
Developers who live in IntelliJ, PyCharm or other JetBrains IDEs.
What are the best alternatives to JetBrains AI (Junie & AI Assistant)?
Popular alternatives include GitHub Copilot, Sweep, Tabnine. Use our side-by-side compare tool to see the differences.