While unofficial "activation codes" found on sites like GitHub or YouTube may claim to work, they are often illegitimate, violate JetBrains' Terms of Service , and can pose security risks like malware.

: JetBrains regularly blacklists stolen codes found online, meaning they often stop working shortly after you apply them. Legal Compliance

of the Professional features, after which they can continue using the core features for free. Free Alternatives

PyCharm offers a free trial for its Professional Edition. You can use it for 30 days without providing any payment information.