Mono vs JetBrains Rider
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Mono
7.0Open source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework
JetBrains Rider
8.0.NET IDE
| Metric | Mono | JetBrains Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 644 | 439 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.9K | 1.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 11.7K | 5.5K |
| Version | 6.12.0.206 | 2026.1.1,261.23567.144 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 11.4K | 194 |
| GitHub Forks | 3.8K | 15 |
| Open Issues | 2.3K | 24 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | C# | Kotlin |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 20, 2013 | May 26, 2017 |
Reviews
Mono
Mono is an open-source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework, enabling developers to run and build .NET applications on macOS. It provides a robust environment for cross-platform .NET development, supported by an active community.
Mono provides a runtime environment and development tools for .NET applications on macOS.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Open-source
- + Essential for .NET development on macOS
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - High number of open issues
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