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Mono vs JetBrains Rider

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Mono

7.0
Developer Tools

Open source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework

JetBrains Rider

8.0
Developer Tools

.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