Who usually pays for IDEs and software?

Question

IDE

As usual, situations are solved when a developer comes to work and is offered a computer where sublime text is installed, and he says that he is used to working on komodo ide. As a result, the manager is sure that no one but this developer needs komodo, and if the developer leaves, then these expenses will have to be written off.
In the end, what is the right thing to do in this situation: both from the position of a manager and a developer?

Answer 1

Apart from Komodo, there are many other free products out there. If a company cannot afford to buy a license, then alternatives should be sought.