JetBrains Announces Free Access to WebStorm and Rider IDEs for Non-Commercial Use

JetBrains, a leading developer of integrated development environments (IDE) software, has recently announced that its two specialized IDEs, JetBrains WebStorm and JetBrains Rider, will now be available for free for non-commercial use.

JetBrains WebStorm: A Go-To for JavaScript and TypeScript Developers

JetBrains WebStorm is a dedicated editor for JavaScript and TypeScript, offering an out-of-the-box development experience. It allows developers to start working on JS and TS projects immediately without the need for complex installations and environment setups.

JetBrains Rider: Streamlining .NET and Game Development

JetBrains Rider is tailored for .NET and game development, covering a wide range of applications including .NET, web, game development with Unreal Engine and Unity, Docker, and databases. It aims to simplify the development process and enhance efficiency for developers.

Why Introduce a Non-Commercial License?

The introduction of a non-commercial license aims to make JetBrains IDEs more accessible to a broader audience. The company hopes that by lowering the barrier to entry, more individuals will be able to learn, grow, and maintain their creativity.

Although there has been a demand for community editions of JetBrains WebStorm and Rider, the integrated nature of these IDEs means that creating a community version could potentially limit functionality and diminish the user experience. To address this, JetBrains has introduced a non-commercial license, allowing users full access to the capabilities of its IDEs without compromising on functionality.

Commercial vs. Non-Commercial Use

This change does not affect commercial projects, which will still require an existing license model. Other JetBrains IDEs are not impacted by this update.

Suitable for non-commercial use cases such as learning, self-education, content creation of any kind, working on open-source code, and hobbyist programming, the non-commercial license encourages creative and educational use of JetBrains products.

It is important to note that users of the non-commercial license will not be able to opt out of anonymous usage data collection, as JetBrains relies on this data to improve its products.

For More Information

For a complete overview of the commercial and non-commercial license terms and how to obtain a license, please visit the JetBrains official blog: https://blog.jetbrains.com/zh-hans/blog/2024/10/24/webstorm-rider/