JetBrains Unifies IntelliJ IDEA Editions, Expands Free Features

JetBrains unified IntelliJ IDEA into a single product and installer with the 2025.3 release on December 8, 2025. The change merges Community and Ultimate, adds a one-time 30-day Ultimate trial, and moves several formerly Ultimate features (Spring tooling, database and SQL support, LSP) into the free tier while retaining advanced features behind subscription. Developers should review licensing and update plans before onboarding or upgrading.