Hmm, time will tell. I&#x27;ve been using IDEA since 2008, but switched to WebStorm a couple of years ago because I wanted to get the new JS features and extensions sooner (and didn&#x27;t need the Java Enterprise bits).<p>As someone who upgrades WebStorm within an hour of a new version being released, I&#x27;m hoping the new subscription model will mean they push out improvements whenever they&#x27;re ready, rather than waiting for a major release to showcase.<p>Totally understand the angst on here about the IDE not working if you cancel your subscription, but I guess I&#x27;m already in that mindset from using services like Linode and BrowserStack.<p>As a serial upgrader, the WebStorm subscription price looks okay. Over the years, I&#x27;ve considered the IDE more of a co-worker than a tool (should credit Hector the Inspector as a great Wingman). If you&#x27;re billing for your hours I still think the product is a no-brainer, but understand this would be a frustrating development for a more casual user.