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May 10, 2026 · Industry Insights

JetBrains Makes CLion Free for Non‑Commercial Use – What It Means for Developers

JetBrains has announced that its flagship C/C++ IDE CLion is now free for any non‑commercial use, joining WebStorm and Rider in a broader strategy that lowers barriers for students, open‑source contributors, hobbyists, and content creators while preserving full functionality.