Open-source software (OSS) developers are at the heart of innovation in the .NET ecosystem, generously dedicating their time and skills to benefit the broader community. At JetBrains, we deeply appreciate the essential role OSS developers play and are committed to empowering their efforts by providing access to top-tier development tools.
Since last year Rider, our popular cross-platform .NET and gamedev IDE, has been available completely free for non-commercial use. This initiative specifically covers developers working on open-source projects that do not generate commercial revenue.
But that's not all. We're equally pleased to announce that ReSharper for Visual Studio Code, our powerful extension for code analysis and refactoring, will also become free for non-commercial use once it officially exits its public preview phase. Like Rider, this offering further demonstrates JetBrains' ongoing commitment to supporting the .NET open-source community.
Why is this important? By providing free non-commercial licenses, we're helping to level the playing field, eliminating barriers and enabling all developers to access tools designed to enhance productivity, maintain code quality, and foster collaboration – all of which are essential ingredients for successful open-source development.
We believe this move aligns perfectly with the ethos of the .NET Foundation, supporting developers and projects that form the backbone of the vibrant .NET community. Together, we can continue to nurture an ecosystem that encourages innovation, collaboration, and openness.
Interested in benefiting from JetBrains Rider for your open-source .NET projects? There’s no need to submit a license application form, just download and open the latest version of Rider and select the Free non-commercial option from the License dialog. And that’s all there is to it! If you have any questions about our free non-commercial licenses, you can find detailed answers in our FAQ.