Software · head to head
CLion vs RAD Studio
RAD Studio
Software
Cross-platform native app development with Delphi and C++Builder
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CLion free use is limited to non-commercial projects only; commercial development requires a paid JetBrains subscription; RAD Studio professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CLion and RAD Studio actually diverge.
| Attribute | CLion | RAD Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | one-time |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
CLion
- Free use is limited to non-commercial projects only; commercial development requires a paid JetBrains subscription
RAD Studio
- Professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
- Enterprise edition steps up to $3,400 license plus $1,199 maintenance, and Architect edition to $4,416 license plus $2,183 maintenance
- The perpetual license only entitles the buyer to updates for one year; continued access to new updates and upgrades requires an annually renewable Update Subscription
Pricing, plan by plan
CLion
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the CLion review.
RAD Studio
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the RAD Studio review.
Which should you pick?
Choose CLion if
Nothing in the data separates CLion from RAD Studio on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose RAD Studio if
Nothing in the data separates RAD Studio from CLion on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is CLion or RAD Studio better?
- Neither clearly leads. CLion starts at On request and RAD Studio at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CLion or RAD Studio?
- CLion starts at On request and RAD Studio at On request.
- Does CLion or RAD Studio run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.