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Fig vs RubyMine

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Fig

Developer Tools

IDE-style autocomplete for your existing terminal

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RubyMine logo

RubyMine

Developer Tools

JetBrains IDE for Ruby and Ruby on Rails development

From
$24/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fig has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete; RubyMine no permanently free tier for commercial use; requires an ongoing subscription.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fig and RubyMine actually diverge.

Attributes where Fig and RubyMine differ
AttributeFigRubyMine
Starting priceFree$24/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebwindows, mac, linux
Founded20202000

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Developer Tools).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Fig

Nothing recorded that RubyMine does not also cover.

Only in RubyMine

  • Rails-aware coding assistance
  • Integrated debugger
  • Test runner integration
  • Database tools
  • Version control integration
  • Docker support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Fig

No use cases recorded yet. See the Fig review.

RubyMine

  • Building and maintaining Ruby on Rails applicationsnot Fig
  • Debugging Ruby web applicationsnot Fig
  • Running and managing RSpec or Minitest suitesnot Fig
  • Working across Ruby, JavaScript, and SQL in one projectnot Fig

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Fig

  • Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
  • The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
  • The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone

RubyMine

  • No permanently free tier for commercial use; requires an ongoing subscription.
  • More resource-intensive than lightweight editors such as Sublime Text.
  • Focused primarily on Ruby, so polyglot teams may prefer IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate with plugins instead.
  • Startup time can be slower than simpler text editors on older hardware.

Pricing, plan by plan

Fig

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.

RubyMine

$24/month
  • Individual$24/month
    • Personal use license
    • Access to RubyMine
    • Free for students and open-source maintainers
  • Organization$34/month
    • Business use license
    • Access to RubyMine
    • Volume and renewal discounts

Which should you pick?

Choose Fig if

  • You want to start without paying.
Fig review

Choose RubyMine if

  • You need rails-aware coding assistance.
  • You work on windows, mac, linux.
  • You also want integrated debugger.
RubyMine review

Questions people ask

Is Fig or RubyMine better?
Neither clearly leads. Fig starts at Free and RubyMine at $24/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fig or RubyMine?
Fig has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fig and $24/month for RubyMine.
Does Fig or RubyMine run on more platforms?
Fig runs on Web. RubyMine runs on windows, mac, linux.
Can I use Fig for free?
Yes. Fig has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RubyMine starts at $24/month.
What can Fig do that RubyMine cannot?
RubyMine covers Rails-aware coding assistance, Integrated debugger, Test runner integration, Database tools.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

RubyMine: How much does RubyMine cost?

RubyMine is sold as a JetBrains Toolbox subscription starting around $24/month for individuals and $34/month for organizations, with free licenses available for students and open-source maintainers.

Source
RubyMine: Is there a free trial?

JetBrains provides a free trial period for RubyMine so developers can evaluate it before purchasing a subscription.

Source
RubyMine: What platforms does RubyMine support?

RubyMine runs as a desktop application on Windows, macOS, and Linux via JetBrains Toolbox.

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