Spyder

Spyder is ranked #5 of 26 in Python IDEs on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

Spyder plans and pricing

Spyder Free Free open-source scientific Python IDE docs.spyder-ide.org · 29 Sept 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Integrated debugger: Yes
Integrated test runner: Yes
Code intelligence: advanced
Remote development: Yes
Integrated profiler: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
Python environment tools: Yes

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Spyder

Purpose: Spyder is a scientific environment written in Python for scientists, engineers and data analysts.
Editing: Its multi-language editor offers code completion, real-time analysis, syntax highlighting and split panels.
Code execution: The editor can run whole files, selected lines and code cells in an IPython Console.
Interactive console: The IPython Console supports code completion, function calltips, debugger integration, a Variable Explorer and plots.
Scientific integrations: Spyder’s standalone installers include common scientific libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas and Matplotlib.
Extensibility: Spyder supports third-party plugins, but the documentation recommends Conda-based installation for plugin use while standalone plugin installation is under development.
Desktop platforms: Standalone installers are available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Browser access: Binder provides a functional browser-based Spyder session without installation; its code and data are lost when the tab is closed or left.
Compatibility: Spyder can connect to existing local or remote Python kernels through its console tools.
Support: The documentation directs users to its FAQ, troubleshooting guide, GitHub issue tracker and Google Group for help.
License: Spyder is open-source software available free to use, and its documentation states that anyone can contribute.
Security and compliance: The opened maker pages provide installation and system requirement guidance but do not state a security certification or compliance standard.
Price from: Free

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docs.spyder-ide.org/current/· checked 29 Sept 2026
docs.spyder-ide.org/current/panes/editor.html· checked 29 Sept 2026
docs.spyder-ide.org/current/panes/ipythonconsole.html· checked 29 Sept 2026
docs.spyder-ide.org/current/installation.html· checked 29 Sept 2026
docs.spyder-ide.org/current/faq.html· checked 29 Sept 2026