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Head-to-head · Code Refactoring Tools

CodeRush vs DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score CodeRush #3 in Code Refactoring Tools 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit CodeRush
DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit #4 in Code Refactoring Tools 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit site

CodeRush leads on 1 check, DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCodeRush · 8.5/10
  • Free planonly CodeRush

CodeRush scores higher on our rubric for code refactoring tools: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

CodeRush offers free plan; DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit doesn't. On refactoring scope, DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit gives you Repository where CodeRush offers Project. On deployment, DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit gives you Both where CodeRush offers Desktop.

CodeRush is the better fit for C# and Visual Basic developers. DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit is the better fit for enterprise-scale, multi-language reengineering.

  • CodeRush fits best

    C# and Visual Basic developers

  • DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit fits best

    Enterprise-scale, multi-language reengineering

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Side by side

Feature CodeRush 8.5/10 Visit ↗ DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #3 in Code Refactoring Tools #4 in Code Refactoring Tools
Best for C# and Visual Basic developers Enterprise-scale, multi-language reengineering
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $249.99/user/yr —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows, Linux
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CodeRush 2/3 · DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit 2/3
Batch refactoring ✓ ✓
AI assistance ✓ (best) Not checked yet
AST-based analysis Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported languages C#, Visual Basic, XAML, Blazor, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, Razor C, C++, C#, Java, Fortran, Pascal, Ada, COBOL, Natural, JCL, JavaScript, PHP, VB.NET, VBScript, VB6, Python, HTML, XML, SQL, PL/SQL, MATLAB M, Simulink, Verilog, VHDL, SystemC, and other extensible language domains
Refactoring scope Project Repository
Deployment Desktop Both
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes all CodeRush features and commercial use
  • Structural, cascading, project, folder, and multi-file refactoring
  • Adds code generation, cleanup, navigation, debugging, testing, and AiGen
  • ASTs, semantic analysis, rewrite rules, and source generation
  • Processes thousands of files across many programming languages
  • Supports repository-wide batch refactoring on Windows and Linux
Cons
  • Windows-only desktop coverage
  • Technical support requires a paid subscription
  • Focused on Visual Studio and .NET-related development workflows
  • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
  • Licensed per development seat with annual maintenance
  • Requires custom engineering for specialized transformation workflows
Our verdict

CodeRush is a Visual Studio extension for developers working with .NET and related web technologies. It supports structural refactorings for C#, Visual Basic, XAML, and Blazor, alongside assistance for JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and…

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DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit is a configurable environment for analyzing, modifying, generating, and transforming source code. It is designed for enterprises, integrators, government organizations, and teams managing complex legacy…

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  1. CodeRushCode Refactoring Tools 8.5Free plan
  2. DMS Software Reengineering ToolkitCode Refactoring Tools 8.3Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CodeRush — where it wins

    • Free plan includes all CodeRush features and commercial use
    • Structural, cascading, project, folder, and multi-file refactoring
    • Adds code generation, cleanup, navigation, debugging, testing, and AiGen

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only desktop coverage
    • Technical support requires a paid subscription
    • Focused on Visual Studio and .NET-related development workflows

  • DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit — where it wins

    • ASTs, semantic analysis, rewrite rules, and source generation
    • Processes thousands of files across many programming languages
    • Supports repository-wide batch refactoring on Windows and Linux

    Where it doesn't

    • Quote-based pricing requires contacting sales
    • Licensed per development seat with annual maintenance
    • Requires custom engineering for specialized transformation workflows
  • CodeRush8.5/10 · Free plan

    A broad Visual Studio refactoring toolkit with a free plan and Windows-only coverage.

    Visit CodeRushFull verdict →
  • DMS Software Reengineering Toolkit8.3/10 · Pricing on request

    A deep, multi-language toolkit for enterprise reengineering and custom transformation work.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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