IntelliJ IDEA has transitioned into a unified product, combining the Community Edition and Ultimate Edition into a single offering starting with the 2025.3 release. This change simplifies the user experience by eliminating the need to choose between editions, allowing users access to both core and extended features within one platform. The core features of the former Community Edition remain free for both non-commercial and commercial use, while additional free features have been introduced, such as syntax highlighting for Spring and database connection tools. The Ultimate subscription, which includes extended tooling, offers a free 30-day trial. This unification aims to enhance product quality by concentrating development resources, and the open-source codebase remains available on GitHub. Existing users of both editions will experience a seamless transition, with educational licenses continuing to provide free access to the Ultimate features for educators and students. This strategic move underscores JetBrains' commitment to innovation and the open-source community, promising a more powerful and user-friendly experience for developers.