Anvil may suit developers who want to build Python web apps with a visual UI designer and deploy them on hosted or self-managed infrastructure.
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Best Python IDEs 2026
Facts read 29 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Python IDEs bring coding tools together in an environment for writing and working with Python. Compared on code intelligence, integrated debugging, profiling and testing, Python environment tools, and remote development, the entries highlight different aspects of development work. Supported platforms, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing add further points to consider. Think about whether coding assistance, a built-in test runner, or remote access matters most to your workflow. Anvil, PyCharm, and Pydroid 3 lead the names shown, with Juno and Spyder also appearing near the start. Weigh the listed tools against the way you write, run, debug, and manage Python projects.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 Anvil | Anvil may suit developers who want to build Python web apps with a visual UI designer and deploy them on hosted or self-managed infrastructure. | 6.3 | $12 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 PyCharm | PyCharm may suit Python developers in web, data, or AI/ML work who need integrated development, testing, database, and version-control tools. | 6.1 | $100 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Wing Python IDE | 5.8 | $27 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 04 Pyto | Pyto suits iPhone and iPad users who want to run Python or C/C++ code locally, and Mac users meeting its listed system requirements. | 5.2 | $7.99 one-time | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Mac | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 05 TigerJython | 4.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 7 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 Eric | Eric may suit Python developers who want an editor with debugging, testing, profiling and version-control tools. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Spyder | Spyder fits scientists, engineers, and data analysts working in Python. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Positron | Positron suits Python and R users who want an IDE with data exploration, notebooks, reports and database connections. | 4.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Python Online | It suits learners writing simple programs and developers building or deploying Python APIs and web applications. | 4.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Spyder | Spyder suits scientists, engineers and data analysts working with Python. | 4.7 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 29 Sep 2026 |
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PyCharm
PyCharm may suit Python developers in web, data, or AI/ML work who need integrated development, testing, database, and version-control tools.
WindowsMacLinux+2 Record6.1 Visit
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Wing Python IDE
WindowsMacLinux+2 Record5.8 Visit
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Pyto
Pyto suits iPhone and iPad users who want to run Python or C/C++ code locally, and Mac users meeting its listed system requirements.
iPhone & iPadMac Record5.2 Visit
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TigerJython
WebWindowsMac+1 Record4.9 Visit
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Eric
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit Eric may suit Python developers who want an editor with debugging, testing, profiling and version-control tools.
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Spyder
WebWindowsMac+1 Free plan Record4.8 Visit Spyder fits scientists, engineers, and data analysts working in Python.
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Positron
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.7 Visit Positron suits Python and R users who want an IDE with data exploration, notebooks, reports and database connections.
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Python Online
Web Free plan Record4.7 Visit It suits learners writing simple programs and developers building or deploying Python APIs and web applications.
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Spyder
WebWindowsMac+1 Free plan Record4.7 Visit Spyder suits scientists, engineers and data analysts working with Python.
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Pyzo
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.6 Visit Pyzo suits learners, scientists, analysts and developers who prefer interactive Python work.
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unittest
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.6 Visit unittest suits Python developers who need built-in test organization, assertions, discovery, mocks, and command-line execution.
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CodeSkulptor3
Web Free plan Record4.5 Visit It suits learners and instructors seeking a browser-based environment for introductory Python work, including users of the listed course.
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Juno
iPhone & iPad Free plan Record4.5 Visit Juno may suit iPad and iPhone users who want to run Python scripts or notebooks locally, including offline.
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NINJA-IDE
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.5 Visit NINJA-IDE may suit Python developers who want an IDE with project management, code assistance, and plugin support.
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Online Python
Web Free plan Record4.5 Visit It suits people in the early stages of learning Python, as well as users who want to run scripts in a browser without configuring a local environment.
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Pydroid 3
Android Free plan Record4.5 Visit Pydroid 3 suits Android users learning Python or working with Python code on a device.
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QPython
Android Free plan Record4.5 Visit QPython suits people learning Python, building data science projects, or developing AI-powered apps on Android.
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PyScripter
Windows Free plan Record4.4 Visit PyScripter suits Python programmers who want an editor with integrated debugging, testing and refactoring tools on Windows.
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PythonMastery
Web Free plan Record4.4 Visit It suits learners and Python users who want browser-based coding without installation or login.
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Pythonista
iPhone & iPad $9.99 one-time Record3.8 Visit Pythonista suits iPhone and iPad users who want to write, run, debug, and test Python scripts locally.
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