Best Python IDEs in 2026
Updated
In short: Anvil is ranked #1 of 26 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Eric and PyCharm. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Eric. The lowest first paid tier on this page is PyCharm at $16.67/mo.
Choosing a Python IDE means weighing the coding tools and development workflow you need. Compared on code intelligence, integrated debugging, profiling, and test running, the entries let you assess support across the coding process. Python environment tools and remote development may matter to your workflow as well; supported platforms, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing round out the comparison. PyCharm, Eric, and Spyder lead the ranking, followed by Anvil and Positron. PyScripter, Thonny, and Wing Python IDE are also among the first entries. Consider which mix of coding assistance, testing, and environment support fits the way you build and maintain Python projects.
26 Python IDEs ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Anvil Top pick · 7.9 Free plan · Free
#2 Eric Runner-up · 7.5 Free plan · Free
#3 PyCharm Also great · 7.5 Free plan · $16.67/mo
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Questions about this list
Which Python IDE is ranked first on Specifiction?
Anvil is ranked #1 of 26 with a score of 7.9. Eric is second and PyCharm third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, PyCharm has the lowest first paid tier we found: $16.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.