The Upcoming Sunset of DataSpell

After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to sunset DataSpell as a standalone product.

DataSpell was created to focus on the needs of data science and analytics professionals within the JetBrains ecosystem. It allowed us to build and refine a dedicated experience for working with Jupyter notebooks, data exploration, and analytical workflows. These improvements have been successfully integrated into PyCharm, where they can benefit a much broader audience. 

Today, we’ve reached a point where maintaining a separate product is no longer the most effective path forward. This choice is part of JetBrains’ broader strategy to build a more cohesive ecosystem around the workflows users rely on most. By consolidating these capabilities in PyCharm, we can move faster, simplify the overall experience, and deliver more value in one place.

What’s next for DataSpell users?

Starting from September 1, 2026, we will help existing DataSpell users transition to PyCharm, where data science and analytics workflows will continue to be actively developed and improved.

To make this transition as smooth as possible, eligible DataSpell customers will be able to transition to PyCharm at no additional cost. Current DataSpell users also maintain access through a fallback license.

The transition will happen in stages:

• May 28, 2026: DataSpell will be deprecated as a standalone product, meaning it will no longer be possible to purchase new DataSpell subscriptions. Existing licenses will continue to work.
• September 1, 2026: Eligible DataSpell subscriptions will be converted to PyCharm Pro subscriptions. Eligible customers will receive JetBrains AI Credits matching the value of their remaining DataSpell subscription period.
  • Personal customers who already have licenses for both PyCharm Pro license and DataSpell when the conversion happens on September 1 will not experience any changes. Their DataSpell licenses will remain valid until the original expiration date.

Please contact us if you need any assistance as you prepare for the transition on September 1.

For organizational commercial customers

We plan to convert organizations’ DataSpell licenses to PyCharm ones on September 1, 2026.

Since DataSpell subscriptions include bundled AI Credits, in addition to the license conversion, eligible organizational customers will receive JetBrains AI Credits matching the value of the remaining DataSpell subscription period. 

Organizational customers will also retain access to DataSpell through a fallback license, giving their teams more time to complete the transition to PyCharm.

For personal commercial customers

On September 1, 2026, your DataSpell license will automatically be converted to a PyCharm Pro license for the remaining subscription period, and eligible customers will receive JetBrains AI Credits matching the value of the remaining DataSpell subscription period.

You will also continue to have access to DataSpell through a fallback license, so you’ll have time to complete your transition to PyCharm.

If you already have PyCharm Pro and DataSpell subscriptions, your DataSpell license will remain unchanged and will not be converted.

All Products Pack holders will retain access to their DataSpell licenses.

For free license holders

If you are using DataSpell with a free license, you can continue using DataSpell through your current license terms. But we recommend moving to PyCharm for your data science workflows. Eligible users can apply for a free PyCharm Pro license through the existing JetBrains programs for students, teachers, open-source contributors, and other supported groups.

Continuing with your data workflows in JetBrains IDEs

Although DataSpell is being retired as a standalone product, its key workflows will remain available within other JetBrains tools.

PyCharm Pro provides built-in support for:

• Jupyter notebooks
• SQL and databases 
• Python data analysis workflows

You can continue working with notebooks, data visualization, and Python-based data processing within the JetBrains ecosystem without losing the capabilities you rely on today. You can learn more about PyCharm’s support for data science and data analysis here. 

Thank you

We want to express our deepest gratitude to the DataSpell community – your feedback, support, and engagement have been invaluable.

While this marks the end of DataSpell as a standalone product, it also represents a new chapter where data workflows continue to evolve within the broader JetBrains ecosystem.

The JetBrains team

FAQ

What will be the last DataSpell release?
The final release of DataSpell will be 2026.1. There will be no further regular updates beyond potential vulnerability fixes, and support will gradually be phased out.

What alternatives are available for DataSpell users?
Most DataSpell workflows are available in PyCharm Pro, which supports Jupyter notebooks, Python data analysis, and interactive development workflows. If you mainly work with databases, you may want to consider using DataGrip.

What should I do if I have questions or reservations about the automatic license migration?
If you have questions or reservations about automatic conversion, it’s important that you contact a JetBrains representative by August 31, 2026, at the latest.

What should I do if I recently purchased a DataSpell license?
You will also be automatically converted to PyCharm Pro licenses. Also our standard refund policy applies.

What can I do if I need more information?
Please contact JetBrains Sales Support or your existing JetBrains Sales representative for additional help. You can also get more information about licenses and terms in JetBrains legal information portal.