Jetbrains: Rider 2 Free Download

The short answer is , but it depends on how you use it. JetBrains recently updated its licensing model to make Rider free for non-commercial use . This means if you are using it for learning, hobby projects, or content creation, you can access the full-featured IDE at no cost. Free Licensing Options:

Full-time students and faculty at accredited institutions can get a free educational license for all JetBrains tools, including Rider.

Rider 2025.2 Early Access Program Is Live! - The JetBrains Blog

If you lead a non-commercial open-source project, you may qualify for a free license for your entire core team.