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Best Python IDEs in 2026

Python IDEs bring coding tools into an environment for developing Python applications. Compared on code intelligence, integrated debugging, profiling, and test running, the entries also cover Python environment tools and remote development. Supported platforms can help you check fit with your setup, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing give you cost points to consider. Anvil, Eric, and Spyder are among the options, along with NINJA-IDE, Positron, PyCharm, Pyzo, and PyScripter. Weigh the listed coding, testing, and environment capabilities against the way you build and maintain Python projects.

26 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Anvil

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

Anvil brings visual app design, Python development, data storage, and deployment into one environment.

9.3 Free plan Visit site
2

PyCharm

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2

PyCharm combines Python-focused editing with debugging, testing, integrations, and database tools across three desktop platforms.

9.0 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
3

Eric

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Eric brings Python editing, debugging, testing, and project tools into one free IDE.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
4

NINJA-IDE

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

NINJA-IDE offers Python project tools and extensible editing at no cost. Its listed installers cover Windows and Linux, while macOS availability is limited to source code.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
5

Positron

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Positron brings data exploration, notebooks, database connections, and Python and R tools into a free desktop IDE.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
6

CodeSkulptor3
by CodeSkulptor3
Free plan Web

CodeSkulptor3 provides a teaching-oriented Python environment with a built-in editor, console, and graphical libraries.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
7

Juno

Free plan iPhone

Juno offers local Python development on iPad and iPhone, with notebooks, scripts, offline execution, and optional AI assistance.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
8

Online Python

Free plan Web

Online Python brings browser-based coding, debugging, testing, and beginner lessons together in a free IDE. Check the sharing settings before including anything sensitive in code shared by link.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
9

Spyder

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

Spyder brings Python editing, interactive work, variable inspection, and debugging together for scientific development.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
10

Pyzo

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Pyzo combines an interactive shell with an editor and built-in programming tools, and works with system-installed Python interpreters.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
11

Spyder

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

Spyder brings code editing, execution and scientific tools into one free Python environment. Browser users should account for Binder's loss of code and data when leaving the session.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
12

TigerJython

Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

TigerJython focuses on learning rather than project-based IDE workflows, with teaching features and a browser option alongside desktop downloads.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
13

Pydroid 3

Free plan Android

Choose Pydroid 3 if you want an Android Python IDE with offline execution, package support and an integrated debugger.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
14

Pyloft

Free plan Web

Pyloft combines browser-based Python execution with shared editing and teaching tools. Its single-driver control means only one participant edits and runs code at a time.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
15

PyScripter

Free plan Windows

PyScripter combines Python editing, debugging, testing, and refactoring in a free Windows IDE.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
16

Pyto

Free plan iPhoneMac

Choose Pyto if you want to run Python or C/C++ locally on an iPhone, iPad, or supported Mac, with an editor, terminal, and listed libraries.

6.9 From $7.99 · 3-day trial Visit site
17

Wing Python IDE

Free plan APILinuxMac+2

Wing brings editing, debugging, testing, and remote-development features to Python work on three desktop platforms.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $69/user/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
18

PythonMastery

Free plan Web

PythonMastery combines a browser Python editor and notebook with learning materials and practice exercises, without requiring an account.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
19

Python Online

Free plan Web

Python Online covers coding, package installation, interactive work, and app hosting in the browser.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
20

unittest

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

unittest provides test organization, command-line execution, discovery, and mock support as part of Python’s standard library.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
21

PyTogether

Free plan Web

PyTogether pairs browser-based Python coding with real-time collaboration and project communication at no listed cost.

6.7 Free plan Visit site
22

QPython

Free plan Android

QPython combines Android Python development tools with options for AI-assisted coding and local model use.

6.6 Free plan Visit site
23

Thonny

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Thonny keeps Python’s interface approachable while providing debugging, variable views, package management, and bundled Python.

6.5 Free plan Visit site
24

LiClipse

Free trial LinuxMacWindows

LiClipse adds language coverage, editing controls, previews, and development tools to Eclipse. Its paid license and 32-bit limitation are important considerations before choosing it.

6.3 From $99 · 30-day trial Visit site
25

Pythonista

Paid iPhone

Pythonista combines Python development, debugging, graphics, scientific libraries, and iOS integrations in one app.

5.2 Visit site

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