Rider vs Apache NetBeans

Rider8.9Visit Apache NetBeans8.7Visit

Higher score Rider #5 in IDE Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit JetBrains

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Apache NetBeans #7 in IDE Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Try Apache NetBeans

• Rider fits best

  .NET developers who need cross-platform tooling

• Apache NetBeans fits best

  Java and web developers wanting open-source tools

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Side by side

Feature	Rider 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Apache NetBeans 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#5 in IDE Software	#7 in IDE Software
Best for	.NET developers who need cross-platform tooling	Java and web developers wanting open-source tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Tickets, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	12 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Rider 2/4 · Apache NetBeans 2/4
Mobile development	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Built-in debugger	✓	✓
Testing tools	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Build tools	✓	✓
Specs
Supported languages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	C#, F#, and VB.NET support with debugging and integrated testing Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with SSH, WSL, and Dev Containers Connects .NET workflows with Docker, version control, databases, and game engines	Editors cover Java, PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS. Includes debugging, JUnit testing, and CPU, memory, and thread profiling. Supports Maven, Ant, Gradle, and plugins via the NetBeans Plugin Portal.
Cons	Commercial pricing is not specified here The free plan is limited to qualifying individual non-commercial development Broad .NET and game tooling may be more than a focused editor requires	Desktop-only deployment limits browser-based workflows. Community and documentation are the listed support channels. Its broad language coverage may be more than a single-language workflow needs.
Our verdict	Rider brings editing, debugging, testing, build management, and remote development into a desktop IDE for .NET and game developers. It supports C#, F#, and VB.NET, and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Code completion, inspections,… Read the review →	Apache NetBeans is a free, open-source desktop IDE and development platform for Java and web development, with editors for Java, PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS. It suits developers who want coding, project setup, debugging, testing,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Rider — where it wins

  • C#, F#, and VB.NET support with debugging and integrated testing
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with SSH, WSL, and Dev Containers
  • Connects .NET workflows with Docker, version control, databases, and game engines

  Where it doesn't

  • Commercial pricing is not specified here
  • The free plan is limited to qualifying individual non-commercial development
  • Broad .NET and game tooling may be more than a focused editor requires

• Apache NetBeans — where it wins

  • Editors cover Java, PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS.
  • Includes debugging, JUnit testing, and CPU, memory, and thread profiling.
  • Supports Maven, Ant, Gradle, and plugins via the NetBeans Plugin Portal.

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop-only deployment limits browser-based workflows.
  • Community and documentation are the listed support channels.
  • Its broad language coverage may be more than a single-language workflow needs.

• Rider8.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A broad .NET IDE for coding, debugging, testing, builds, and remote work across three desktop platforms.

  Visit JetBrainsFull verdict →
• Apache NetBeans8.7/10 · Free plan

  A cross-platform IDE with integrated editing, debugging, testing, profiling, and build tools.

  Try Apache NetBeansFull verdict →