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What is WebStorm?

WebStorm is an integrated development environment for JavaScript and related technologies. Like other JetBrains IDEs, it aims to make the development experience more enjoyable, automating routine work and helping users handle complex tasks.

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Simple and Smart IDE

9 out of 10
December 04, 2019
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IntelliJ WebStorm is used as an integrated workbench to work on javascript projects both on client-side and server-side applications. It …
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Pricing

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Individual

$6.90

Cloud
per month

Bussiness

$15.90

Cloud
per month per user

Individual

$69

Cloud
per year

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.jetbrains.com/webstorm/buy

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Details

What is WebStorm?

WebStorm is an integrated development environment for JavaScript and related technologies. Like other JetBrains IDEs, it aims to make the development experience more enjoyable, automating routine work and helping users handle complex tasks.

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Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

IntelliJ IDEA, Microsoft Visual Studio Code, and Sublime Text are common alternatives for WebStorm.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.4.

The most common users of WebStorm are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

WebStorm has proven to be a highly valuable tool for developers across various scenarios. Its ability to enhance productivity and seamless integration with different development environments make it a top choice among programmers. Many users have praised the comprehensive set of pre-configured features and abilities, significantly reducing the need for additional plugins or configurations. The wide adoption of WebStorm in computer science classes speaks to its accessibility and usefulness for projects of varying complexity, making it a preferred IDE even after graduation.

One of the standout use cases of WebStorm is its effectiveness in developing single-page applications, Angular projects, and NodeJS projects. Its support for all major frameworks, source control systems, package managers, testing tools, and a wide range of plugins makes it an incredibly versatile tool for development purposes. It serves not just as an editor but also as a debugger, version control tool, and more, acting as the primary IDE for entire organizations working on different projects.

Additionally, WebStorm is highly valued by front-end developers who require enterprise features like quick code generation, debugging capabilities, and easy integration with version control systems such as Git. The IDE's customization options that cater to individual developer preferences further contribute to its appeal. Teams have found great value in using WebStorm to increase speed, efficiency, and reduce bugs in JavaScript-based applications. Collaborative work is made easier with WebStorm's centralized tool that provides consistent features and facilitates problem-solving and code viewing.

Furthermore, WebStorm's flexibility extends beyond web development as it can be used alongside other IDEs like Eclipse and PyCharm/Spyder for Java, Python, and front-end development. It has become a go-to choice for healthcare-related applications due to its reliability and efficiency in providing a conducive development environment. Overall, WebStorm has entrenched itself as the standard IDE for web application development with support for various languages, frameworks like React, Vue, Angular, as well as other essential web technologies.

Based on the user reviews, the most common recommendations for WebStorm are to try it out, especially if you have an edu email address and can access the free version. They also suggest purchasing a full IntelliJ license for access to other JetBrains products. Additionally, users recommend being patient while WebStorm indexes your files.

For Visual Studio Code, the most common recommendations are to give it a try, especially if you are a student or willing to pay for it. Users also recommend using Visual Studio Code if you need a good IDE with testing, version control system, etc. Furthermore, users think that Visual Studio Code can change your coding experience for the better.

In summary, users recommend trying out both WebStorm and Visual Studio Code to see if they meet your specific needs and preferences in terms of features, ease of use, and compatibility with your programming stack.

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Reviews

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May 26, 2021

Been using WebStorm for 10 years. I have tried others, but have always returned to it.

Sagiv Frankel | TrustRadius Reviewer
Sagiv Frankel
Software Engineer
Microsoft (Internet, 10,001+ employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Groups that use a [variety] of development environments (.net, python, web), Jebrain's products and Webstorm, in particular, are a great choice for productivity. If your developers are accustom to another IDE it might be better for all to sync on the same one. I wouldn't take the cost aspect as a consideration. A productive developer is far more important.
April 13, 2021

WebStorm is an IDE that is well worth the price of admission!

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Chemicals Company, 201-500 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
WebStorm is well suited for coders at any level. It has the same UI and feel as other JetBrains products, which is much appreciated. Working on front-end code with WebStorm makes my job a lot easier. The many plugins make my coding experience customizable and enjoyable. One scenario where WebStorm is less appropriate is the the number of web frameworks it can deal with. More current frameworks are barely supported.
February 18, 2020

A paradise for web development!

Hayk Baghdasaryan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Hayk Baghdasaryan
Full Stack Developer
Tidepool Labs Europe (Program Development, 11-50 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
It is well suited for any kind of web development and has very good integrated testing tools. It's very easy to perform code analysis and refactor using refactoring tools. Version Control GUI is another feature that is done very well in this product. The merging window comes in handy when merge conflicts happen. If you're a startup or a small company that can't afford a good hardware, or software license, it might be less appropriate to use WebStorm, because it is pricey and resource-heavy.
January 31, 2020

JetBrains WebStorm Allows for Accessibility

Sarah Ciras Rousseau | TrustRadius Reviewer
Sarah Ciras Rousseau
High School Special Educator
Landmark School (Education Management, 51-200 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
WebStorm is a great product for programming and development. It has all the capabilities needed for education, as well as for professional deployment. I use it in the classroom with my students, who benefit from the comprehensive drop down menus and the integrated spell check. It also has a clean user interface that allows for customization.
December 04, 2019

Simple and Smart IDE

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Information Technology and Services Company, 201-500 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
IntelliJ WebStorm well suited for javascript projects, especially when there are a lot of files to work. Easy to debug and integrate with databases like MySQL.
November 26, 2019

WebStorm, a AAA IDE that is perfect for any Javascript project, particularly Angular and NodeJs projects

Tim Hardy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Tim Hardy
Senior Software Engineer
Ulterra Drilling Technologies (Oil & Energy, 501-1000 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
WebStorm is perfect for any Javascript project. It is particularly good for Angular projects. We used to use Visual Studio Code for our Angular projects, but after trying out the free trial of WebStorm, I've converted and never looked back. I bought a personal subscription, and I got a few colleagues to join me. Now, we berate our Visual Studio Code coworkers who don't honor the default Angular tslint rules. "Stop screwing up our code and code to the standard!" It takes them some effort to see all the "red squigglies" that the default Angular tslint provides. The only projects I don't use WebStorm for are .Net projects. I still prefer some form of Visual Studio for those.
September 28, 2019

The One Tool for Web Development

Verified User
Director in Information Technology
Internet Company, 10,001+ employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
IntelliJ WebStorm is well suited for:

  • Developing JavaScript, TypeScript applications, understanding and debugging code.
  • Work with a variety of web frameworks Angular, React, Vue.
  • Good support for HTML and CSS.
  • A rich ecosystem of community provided plugins expands the use to a variety of software development tasks.
IntelliJ WebStorm is not well suited for:
  • Non-JavaScript programming languages.
  • Editing files where quick startup time is required.
September 27, 2019

Great IDE focused on streamlined web development!

Drew Clauson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Drew Clauson
Consultant
ACG (Information Technology and Services, 51-200 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
IntelliJ WebStorm is well suited towards web development of all kinds, but its sister products are probably slightly better for development of web sites based in Java/PHP/etc, although plugins may be able to achieve this in WebStorm. It's not as well suited to command line or compiled program scenarios - those are better to use JetBrain's other products, which are very similar.
August 26, 2019

Javascript integrated development environment for teams

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Information Technology and Services Company, 10,001+ employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
WebStorm is great for JavaScript programming and development but would not be the proper tool for other types of development such as data science or iOS/android development. This tool is specific to JavaScript and really doesn't work in other development settings. It is focused on producing the best, most extensible JavaScript application.
July 03, 2019

WebStorm is a comprehensive web IDE that will be especially comfortable for anyone familiar with other JetBrains products

Anthony Aziz | TrustRadius Reviewer
Anthony Aziz
Senior Software Engineer
Full Circle TMS (Computer Software, 1-10 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
WebStorm is a comprehensive web IDE that will be especially comfortable for anyone familiar with other JetBrains products, such as IntelliJ or Rider. It offers an environment for developing larger and more mature web applications, and promotes good design via refactoring, suggestions, and built-in support for many frameworks. WebStorm works on a project basis, so it is not as convenient for editing one-off scripts, though.
February 08, 2019

The reigning champion in front-end IDEs

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Ben McClure
Head of Development Technologies
Top Floor Technologies (Internet, 11-50 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
If you're developing front-end web applications or JavaScript libraries, I think using WebStorm is a no-brainer. The only time I would not use WebStorm for something like that is if I have a reason to move over to PhpStorm, or the full JetBrains IDEA Ultimate. But even in those cases, I'm using the functionality from WebStorm as plugins in the other JetBrains IDEs. I don't think there is any better option for an IDE for front-end development.
January 10, 2019

WebStorm: A costly but reliable Javascript developer

Dhruba Jyoti Nag | TrustRadius Reviewer
Dhruba Jyoti Nag
Associate
Cognizant (Entertainment, 10,001+ employees)
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Client-side debugging can be easily done from within WebStorm. It can be used to write code in Angular, React and other different Javascript frameworks. The git integration is excellent. The git rebase operation is supported by a robust merge tool. WebStorm being an enterprise product has a cost and it can be optimized to be a little lightweight and fast.
December 18, 2018

There's nothing bad that can be said about IntelliJ WebStorm if your web dev project leans on JavaScript

Verified User
Engineer in Other
Government Administration Company, 1001-5000 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
If you're doing any kind of Node development, WebStorm is an essential tool. In my experience, it's also been a valuable asset when using Angular and React. A lot of web dev IDEs do not provide much debugging for JavaScript, and this is where WebStorm just destroys other IDEs. They have the best JavaScript debugging features I've ever used.

It's hard to say that WebStorm is less appropriate for anything, as it's one of JetBrains tailored IDEs. It is literally an IDE exclusively designed for JavaScript languages (although not limited), so it plays a specific role and does this extremely well.
July 27, 2018

Excellent IDE for web development

Verified User
Employee in Research & Development
Internet Company, 51-200 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Very recommended tool. Excellent IDE for a web developer.
- This IDE offers full support for JS/TS frameworks and comes equipped with Git, bash terminal and debugging options.
- No additional plugins are required.
- Support framework like angular and React
June 19, 2018

Excellent IDE for web development

heather collins | TrustRadius Reviewer
heather collins
senior developer
ARM Marketing (Marketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees)
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Like its name suggests, the IDE is ideally suited for front-end web development work. It comes with native support for typescript language. We've managed to have remote debugging enabled for our applications by using different plugins and it has sped up the development work considerably.
May 08, 2018

A Smart IDE

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Financial Services Company, 201-500 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
The IDE is best suited for JavaScript front end development. It has good support for typescript language as well. The IDE has a wide variety of plugins or add-ons that can be installed to extend functionality although the most regularly used ones are pre-installed. If you are looking for an IDE that handles both back end and front end languages then you might want to consider VS code from Microsoft. The fact that WebStorm is not free might make it less appealing for some developers too.

December 05, 2017

I love my IntelliJ <3

Rahul Chaudhary | TrustRadius Reviewer
Rahul Chaudhary
Software Engineer
Capital One (Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Well suited for:
1. Full featured development environment.
2. Cutting edge support for latest frameworks.
3. An out of box program which just works.

Not well suited for:
1. There is no "free" version of this editor. You have to pay yearly fee, but that is very cheap in my opinion.
2. Look for different editors for different languages. This works best for NodeJS and frontend stuff.
3. Small startup companies. I have heard the prices are very high per developer which small companies cannot afford. But I am sure if you just talk to the support team, they can give you a discount.
November 29, 2017

JetBrains makes great products, and WebStorm is no exception.

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Information Technology
Internet Company, 1-10 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
The only place where you might not want to use it is if you are making a single file or a very very small project that could otherwise be handled in notepad. Using an IDE in this situation might be an overkill.

But all our code is saved to GitHub so there's no reason not to use it.
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