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Head-to-head · Code Refactoring Tools

ReSharper vs CodeRush

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score ReSharper #1 in Code Refactoring Tools 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ReSharper
CodeRush #3 in Code Refactoring Tools 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit CodeRush

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreReSharper · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly ReSharper

ReSharper scores higher on our rubric for code refactoring tools: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

On deployment, ReSharper gives you Both where CodeRush offers Desktop.

ReSharper is the better fit for windows teams using Visual Studio. CodeRush is the better fit for C# and Visual Basic developers.

  • ReSharper fits best

    Windows teams using Visual Studio

  • CodeRush fits best

    C# and Visual Basic developers

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Side by side

Feature ReSharper 9.2/10 Visit ↗ CodeRush 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #1 in Code Refactoring Tools #3 in Code Refactoring Tools
Best for Windows teams using Visual Studio C# and Visual Basic developers
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $249.99/user/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
Support Community, Tickets, Docs Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ReSharper 2/3 · CodeRush 2/3
Batch refactoring ✓ ✓
AI assistance ✓ ✓
AST-based analysis Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported languages C#, Visual Basic, C++, HTML, ASP.NET, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, XML, XAML, MSBuild, NAnt, JSON, Protobuf C#, Visual Basic, XAML, Blazor, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, Razor
Refactoring scope Not checked yet Project
Deployment Both Desktop
Our review
Pros
  • Solution-wide and cross-language refactorings
  • Static analysis with automatic quick-fixes
  • AI assistance for explanations, fixes, and code generation
  • 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
Cons
  • Commercial use requires a paid organization plan
  • The strongest fit is Microsoft Visual Studio development
  • A 30-day trial may be brief for larger evaluations
  • Windows-only desktop coverage
  • Technical support requires a paid subscription
  • Focused on Visual Studio and .NET-related development workflows
Our verdict

ReSharper is a developer productivity extension for Microsoft Visual Studio and compatible code editors. It is aimed at teams and individual developers working across .NET and related web, markup, configuration, and build technologies. Its…

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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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  1. ReSharperCode Refactoring Tools 9.2Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. CodeRushCode Refactoring Tools 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ReSharper — where it wins

    • Solution-wide and cross-language refactorings
    • Static analysis with automatic quick-fixes
    • AI assistance for explanations, fixes, and code generation

    Where it doesn't

    • Commercial use requires a paid organization plan
    • The strongest fit is Microsoft Visual Studio development
    • A 30-day trial may be brief for larger evaluations

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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