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PyCharm vs WatchTower comparison

JetBrains and GitHub are both solutions in the Static Code Analysis category. JetBrains is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.6, while GitHub is ranked #11 with an average rating of 9.0. JetBrains holds a 0.4% mindshare in SCAS, compared to GitHub’s 0.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of JetBrains users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of GitHub users who would recommend it.
PyCharm
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100% willing to recommend
WatchTower
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

PyCharm
Ranking in Static Code Analysis
9th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
WatchTower
Ranking in Static Code Analysis
11th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Static Code Analysis category, the mindshare of PyCharm is 0.4%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchTower is 0.1%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Shravan Revanna - PeerSpot reviewer
Gives access to documentation references when hovered over the code
We have integrated the tool with GitHub. PyCharm provides easy integration with GitHub, allowing us to push changes directly. Many plugins are available on PyCharm for GitHub integration, including GitHub Copilot for auto code completion and GitHub Copilot Chat for assistance with code-related queries. The solution has significantly improved my coding efficiency with its feature that shows documentation when I hover over code. This feature, which was recently introduced, is especially useful when using an inbuilt function from a Python package because it gives me immediate access to documentation and references, helping me understand how to use the function properly.
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reviewer1958664 - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient code sharing and version control simplify collaborative development
We primarily use GitHub to maintain version control and manage code among multiple developers. This is crucial because some of our developers work remotely, and sharing code efficiently is essential The most helpful features of GitHub include the ability to maintain code files, manage version…
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We have integrated the tool with GitHub. PyCharm provides easy integration with GitHub, allowing us to push changes directly. Many plugins are available on PyCharm for GitHub integration, including GitHub Copilot for auto code completion and GitHub Copilot Chat for assistance with code-related queries."
"The best feature of PyCharm is that it gives you hints whenever it detects any issues while you are coding. This is important because it helps us code faster and without any errors."
"The solution has a great debugging feature."
"The solution has a nice environment and extensions that make it easy to develop software."
"PyCharm has an excellent user experience, and I appreciate its cross-platform capabilities."
"It is an excellent, fully integrated IDE with smart code analysis capability and a built-in debugger. It is a fantastic tool."
"The recent AI-powered code completion is pretty cool."
"The product's IDE feature is quite user-friendly."
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"GitHub works well, and we've never faced any issues with its stability."
"The most helpful features of GitHub include the ability to maintain code files, manage version control, and share code among developers, especially those working remotely."
 

Cons

"The solution is heavy because running it on laptops consumes a lot of memory and power. Typically, a laptop battery might last about eight to nine hours, but with the tool running, it reduces to two hours or one and a half hours at most. It is designed to handle large projects and heavy tasks, making it resource-intensive. For smaller projects, use IDEs like Visual Studio Code."
"The user interface and overall user experience could be more intuitive to make it easier for users to navigate and utilize the software effectively."
"One issue with JetBrains tools, including PyCharm, is their heavy resource usage. They can be slow to start, especially when beginning a new project, as it takes some time to index."
"Notebooks in PyCharm is not as intuitive as it could be."
"Customizing the tool can make it complicated."
"PyCharm's use of system resources can get pretty heavy. Loading, in particular, takes longer than I would like and I think they should optimize it so that it's a bit lighter on the system."
"There is room for improvement in memory usage. It uses too much memory. It can get a bit heavy, especially when you have too many open files and the system becomes very slow."
"The solution does not support some features of OpenCV even though it is part of a PyCharm package."
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"There is nothing specific that I believe could be improved in this tool."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is reasonable."
"The community edition is free, which is good."
"I don't have much info on the pricing, but I would say it is somewhat competitive."
"The community edition is free and the professional edition has a licensing fee."
"They have a free Community edition, and they also have a licensed version. They definitely have an annual license. They probably also have a monthly license. Its pricing is good and reasonable. It is a little bit more expensive than the others, but it is well worth it. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."
"I use the free community version, so I'm saving money there."
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about PyCharm?
The integrated code structure makes coding more organized and manageable compared to using Python alone.
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What needs improvement with PyCharm?
One issue with JetBrains tools, including PyCharm, is their heavy resource usage. They can be slow to start, especially when beginning a new project, as it takes some time to index.
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What is your primary use case for PyCharm?
I have used PyCharm ( /products/pycharm-reviews ) to write quantitative libraries, data manipulation tools, Django back-end applications, and microservices.
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What needs improvement with WatchTower?
There is nothing specific that I believe could be improved in this tool.
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What is your primary use case for WatchTower?
We primarily use GitHub to maintain version control and manage code among multiple developers. This is crucial because some of our developers work remotely, and sharing code efficiently is essential.
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What advice do you have for others considering WatchTower?
The overall product rating is nine out of ten.
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