AI-Powered .NET and Game Development in Rider
Open source AI coding for .NET and game developers. 400+ models. Pay-as-you-go pricing. Advanced agent modes for Unity, Unreal Engine, and cross-platform .NET.
Quick Comparison
| Kilo Code | JetBrains AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $0/month + Pay for AI Usage at Cost | $100-720/year + Limited bundled usage |
| AI Models | 400+ | ~5 |
| Agent Modes | Orchestrator, Architect, Code, Debug, Ask | Code / Ask only |
| Open Source |
One tool. Five specialized agents. Built for .NET and game developers.
Orchestrate agents that work together to architect, code, debug, and ship your .NET applications and games.
Agentic Engineering
Glide through your workflow with a mode for every step
Ask mode
A knowledgeable technical assistant focused on answering questions without changing your codebase
Open Pricing
Free forever. Pay-as-you-go for AI at cost. Zero markup.
JetBrains AI charges $8.90-14.90/month whether you use it or not
Open Source
View the code. Extend it. Audit it. Essential for game studios.
JetBrains AI Assistant is proprietary closed-source software
Open Model Choice
Claude, GPT-5.2, Gemini, Llama, and 400+ more. Switch anytime.
JetBrains AI limits you to ~5 models
Why .NET and game developers choose Kilo Code
Cross-platform AI assistance for modern .NET and game development.
Game Engine Ready
Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot - Kilo Code understands game development patterns and engine-specific code.
Multi-Agent Orchestration
Break down complex refactoring into subtasks. Perfect for migrating .NET versions or redesigning game systems.
Open Model Choice
Choose from 400+ AI models. Use Claude for architecture, fast models for quick completions.
Cross-Platform
Rider works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Kilo Code works everywhere Rider does - unlike Visual Studio.
Open Source
Audit the code. Essential for game studios with security requirements and IP protection needs.
Studio Privacy
Run local models for proprietary game code. Your game IP never leaves your studio network.
Trusted by developers at the world's most innovative companies
Complete Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly what you gain by switching to Kilo Code for Rider
.NET Development
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
C# code completion | ||
F# support | ||
ASP.NET Core assistance | ||
.NET MAUI/Xamarin | ||
Entity Framework | ||
Cross-platform .NET |
Game Development
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
Unity support | ||
Unreal Engine (C++) | ||
Godot support | ||
Shader assistance | Basic | Advanced |
Game architecture patterns | Basic | Advanced |
Core AI Capabilities
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
Model selection | Limited | Open |
Orchestrator mode | ||
Architect mode | ||
Debug mode | ||
Automatic context search | Limited | |
Code review | Basic | Advanced |
AI Models
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
Number of models | ~5 | 400+ |
Model selection | Limited | Open |
Bring your own keys | Limited | Open |
Local models (Ollama, LM Studio) | Limited |
Teams and Enterprise Features
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
Centralized billing | ||
Usage analytics | Basic | Expansive |
Role-based permissions | Limited | |
Data collection controls | Limited | |
Shared custom modes | ||
Model limiting |
Pricing
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
IDE plugin | Bundled | Free & Open |
Monthly subscription (individual) | $8.90-14.90 | $0 |
Monthly subscription (business/teams) | Varies | $15 |
AI usage fee | Bundled (limited) | Open (at cost) |
Markup on AI costs | Unknown | 0% |
Advanced Features
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
MCP support | ||
Codebase indexing | ||
Memory bank | ||
Parallel agents in CLI | ||
Custom modes | ||
Automatic error recovery | ||
Deployment |
Privacy & Security
| Feature | JetBrains AI | Kilo Code |
|---|---|---|
SSO/SAML | Enterprise | Enterprise |
Code used for training | Optional | Never |
Data sharing with providers | Yes | Open choice |
Local model support | Limited | |
Open source |
Switch in under 5 minutes
No complicated setup. No vendor lock-in. No risk.
Install Kilo Code Plugin
Install from the JetBrains Marketplace. Works with Rider on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Choose Your Models
Pick from 400+ models or use your existing API keys. Start with Claude for .NET development.
Start Building
Everything works instantly. Try Architect mode for your next game system design.
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