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IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate vs JetBrains Rider
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate
8.0Java IDE by JetBrains
JetBrains Rider
8.0.NET IDE
| Metric | IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate | JetBrains Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3.0K | 439 |
| 90-day Installs | 9.0K | 1.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 34.0K | 5.5K |
| Version | 2026.1.1,261.23567.138 | 2026.1.1,261.23567.144 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 44 | 194 |
| GitHub Forks | 18 | 15 |
| Open Issues | - | 24 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Shell | Kotlin |
| Last GitHub Commit | 5mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | May 26, 2017 |
Reviews
IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate
IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate is a powerful Java IDE by JetBrains, offering advanced features like intelligent code completion, debugging, and refactoring. It's designed for professional developers working on complex Java projects.
It provides an integrated development environment for Java and other programming languages.
Pros
- + Rich feature set for Java development
- + Advanced code analysis and refactoring tools
- + Strong community and third-party plugin support
Cons
- - High system resource requirements
- - Ultimate version is paid
JetBrains Rider
JetBrains Rider is a powerful .NET IDE offering cross-platform support, advanced coding assistance, and seamless integration with .NET ecosystems. It benefits .NET developers seeking a robust and customizable development environment.
JetBrains Rider provides an integrated development environment for .NET, including tools for coding, debugging, and project management.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support for .NET development
- + Advanced coding assistance tools
- + Integration with .NET and JetBrains ecosystems
Cons
- - Resource-intensive, may require powerful hardware
- - Steep learning curve for new users