Developer Tools · head to head
GoLand vs RAD Studio
GoLand
Developer Tools
JetBrains IDE for developing applications in Go
- From
- $24/month
- Rated
- -
RAD Studio
Developer Tools
Cross-platform native app development with Delphi and C++Builder
- From
- $2000/perpetual
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: GoLand requires a paid subscription with no permanently free tier for commercial use.; RAD Studio professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which GoLand and RAD Studio actually diverge.
| Attribute | GoLand | RAD Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $24/month | $2000/perpetual |
| Pricing model | subscription | one-time |
| Platforms | windows, mac, linux | Web |
| Founded | 2000 | Unknown |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 GoLand
- Smart code completion
- Integrated debugger
- Refactoring tools
- Version control integration
- Docker and Kubernetes support
- Built-in terminal and database tools
Only in RAD Studio
Nothing recorded that GoLand does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
GoLand
- Developing Go microservices and backend systemsnot RAD Studio
- Debugging and profiling Go applicationsnot RAD Studio
- Working with Docker and Kubernetes deploymentsnot RAD Studio
- Refactoring large Go codebasesnot RAD Studio
RAD Studio
- Building Windows desktop applications with VCL componentsnot GoLand
- Creating iOS and Android apps from shared Delphi codebasenot GoLand
- Connecting to Oracle databases through FireDAC connectivitynot GoLand
- Building REST web services that run on Linux serversnot GoLand
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
GoLand
- Requires a paid subscription with no permanently free tier for commercial use.
- Heavier resource usage than lightweight text editors like Vim or Sublime Text.
- Primarily optimized for Go, so multi-language teams may prefer a broader IDE like VS Code or IntelliJ Ultimate.
- License renewal pricing increases after the first year if a subscription lapses.
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
GoLand
$24/month- Individual$24/month
- Personal use license
- Access to GoLand
- Free for students and open-source maintainers
- Organization$34/month
- Business use license
- Access to GoLand
- Volume and renewal discounts
RAD Studio
$2000/perpetual- Professional Edition$2000/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $599
- Total $2,599 + Tax
- Enterprise Edition$3400/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $1,199
- Total $4,599 + Tax
- Architect Edition$4416/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $2,183
- Total $6,599 + Tax
Which should you pick?
Choose GoLand if
- You need smart code completion.
- You work on windows, mac, linux.
- You also want integrated debugger.
Choose RAD Studio if
Nothing in the data separates RAD Studio from GoLand on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is GoLand or RAD Studio better?
- Neither clearly leads. GoLand starts at $24/month and RAD Studio at $2000/perpetual, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, GoLand or RAD Studio?
- GoLand starts at $24/month and RAD Studio at $2000/perpetual.
- Does GoLand or RAD Studio run on more platforms?
- GoLand runs on windows, mac, linux. RAD Studio runs on Web.
- What is GoLand best used for?
- GoLand is most often used for developing go microservices and backend systems, debugging and profiling go applications, working with docker and kubernetes deployments, refactoring large go codebases. Of those, developing go microservices and backend systems and debugging and profiling go applications are not what RAD Studio is typically brought in for.
- What can GoLand do that RAD Studio cannot?
- GoLand covers Smart code completion, Integrated debugger, Refactoring tools, Version control integration.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
GoLand: How much does GoLand cost?
GoLand is sold as a JetBrains Toolbox subscription starting around $24/month for individuals and $34/month for organizations, with discounts for longer commitments and free licenses for students and open-source maintainers.
SourceRAD Studio: How much does RAD Studio cost?
RAD Studio uses perpetual licensing: Professional Edition $2,000 perpetual license + $599 first year maintenance ($2,599 total + tax). Enterprise Edition $3,400 license + $1,199 maintenance ($4,599 total + tax). Architect Edition $4,416 license + $2,183 maintenance ($6,599 total + tax).
SourceGoLand: Is there a free trial?
JetBrains offers a free trial period for GoLand before requiring purchase of a Toolbox subscription license.
SourceRAD Studio: What is the difference between RAD Studio editions?
Professional Edition ($2,599 total + tax) targets individual developers. Enterprise Edition ($4,599 total + tax) adds multi-tier app capabilities. Architect Edition ($6,599 total + tax) includes advanced database and cloud features. All three include perpetual licenses.
SourceGoLand: What platforms does GoLand run on?
GoLand runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux as a desktop application distributed through JetBrains Toolbox.
SourceRAD Studio: Does RAD Studio offer Kai AI integration and discounts?
Yes, adding Kai AI to any edition provides discounts: 25% off Professional ($2,136 + tax), 30% off Enterprise ($3,394 + tax), and 40% off Architect ($4,109 + tax). This promotion is active through August 31, 2026.
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