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Rider

by JetBrains

Cross-platform .NET IDE.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
JetBrains
Pricing
Freemium — Free – $13.90/mo
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux
Best for
Dotnet Developers, Game Developers
Editor rating
4.7 / 5
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Prague, Czechia

What is Rider?

Rider is a code editors tool from JetBrains. Rider is JetBrains' fast cross-platform IDE for .NET and game development.

Rider uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $13.90/mo.

It's best suited to dotnet-developers, game-developers and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.

Standout strengths include cross-platform .net, unity support, fast. Worth weighing: paid for commercial.

Rider pricing

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Pros

  • Cross-platform .NET
  • Unity support
  • Fast

Cons

  • Paid for commercial

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rider?

Rider is JetBrains' fast cross-platform IDE for .NET and game development.

How much does Rider cost?

Rider is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $13.90/mo.

Does Rider have a free trial?

Rider offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Rider support?

Rider is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.