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CLion Is Now Free for Non-Commercial Use

Maria Goldade Maria Goldade May 7, 2025

“C makes it easy to shoot yourself in the foot. C++ makes it harder, but when you do, it blows away your whole leg.” — Bjarne Stroustrup We can’t make С and C++ simpler, but we can make working with them a bit easier. CLion is now free for non-commercial use! Yes, finally. Whether you’re a student, an Arduino experimenter, or someone who loves С and C++ with all your heart despite all the challenges these languages present, CLion is now available to you for free – as long as you’re not using it for commercial work.

“C 让你很容易搬起石头砸自己的脚。C++ 让你更难，但当你真的砸到时，会炸掉你整条腿。”——Bjarne Stroustrup 我们无法让 C 和 C++ 更简单，但我们可以让使用它们的工作变得更容易一点。CLion 现在可以免费用于非商业用途了！ 是的，终于来了。 无论您是学生、Arduino 实验者，还是一个热爱 C 和 C++，并且能够接受这些语言带来的所有挑战的人，只要您不将 CLion 用于商业工作，现在就可以免费使用它。

What’s happening?Copy heading link

Last year we implemented a new licensing model for RustRover, Rider, and WebStorm, making them free for non-commercial use. We’re now extending this model to CLion. If you’re using it for non-commercial purposes, such as learning , open-source project development , content creation , or hobby development , you can now do so for free. For commercial use, our existing licensing model still applies. Note that while CLion now joins RustRover, Rider, and WebStorm in being free for non-commercial use, this update doesn’t apply to other JetBrains IDEs at this time. We’re keeping an eye on how things go and will continue evaluating the impact of this initiative.

发生了什么？

去年，我们为 RustRover、Rider 和 WebStorm 实施了新的许可模式，使其可以免费用于非商业用途。现在，我们将此模式扩展到 CLion。如果您将其用于非商业目的，例如学习、开源项目开发、内容创作或业余爱好开发，那么您现在可以免费使用。对于商业用途，我们现有的许可模式仍然适用。 请注意，虽然 CLion 现在与 RustRover、Rider 和 WebStorm 一样可以免费用于非商业用途，但此更新目前不适用于其他 JetBrains IDE。我们正在密切关注事态发展，并将继续评估此举的影响。

Why are we doing this?Copy heading link

In making non-commercial development free, we aim to make JetBrains IDEs more accessible to a broader audience. We hope the new licensing model will further lower the barrier to using our IDEs, helping you learn, grow, and stay creative. You can find more details about why we’re introducing this update in the blog post making the original announcement.

我们为什么要这样做？

通过使非商业开发免费，我们的目标是让更多人可以访问 JetBrains IDE。我们希望新的许可模式将进一步降低使用我们 IDE 的门槛，帮助您学习、成长并保持创造力。 您可以在最初公告的博客文章中找到有关我们推出此更新的原因的更多详细信息。

Why CLion?Copy heading link

C++ is powerful, but it’s not exactly known for being easy or forgiving. And then there’s C – lean, low-level, and still a core part of many computer science curricula. Whether you’re learning these languages, diving into systems programming, or exploring embedded development on your own, C and C++ often come with a steep learning curve. We want to support that journey. With CLion now free for non-commercial use, it’s easier for you to experiment, learn, and build – without worrying about the IDE license.

为什么选择 CLion？

C++ 功能强大，但它并不以简单或宽容而闻名。然后是 C——精简、底层，并且仍然是许多计算机科学课程的核心部分。无论您是学习这些语言、深入研究系统编程还是独自探索嵌入式开发，C 和 C++ 通常都伴随着陡峭的学习曲线。 我们想支持您的学习之旅。现在 CLion 可以免费用于非商业用途，因此您可以更轻松地进行实验、学习和构建，而无需担心 IDE 许可证。

Commercial vs. non-commercial useCopy heading link

As defined in the Toolbox Subscription Agreement for Non-Commercial Use, commercial use means developing products and earning commercial benefits from your activities. However, certain categories are explicitly excluded from this definition. Common examples of non-commercial uses include learning and self-education, open-source contributions without earning commercial benefits, any form of content creation, and hobby development. It’s important to note that, if you’re using a non-commercial license, you cannot opt out of the collection of anonymous usage statistics. We use this information to improve our products. The data we collect is exclusively that of anonymous feature usages of our IDEs. It is focused on what actions are performed and what types of functionality of the IDE are used. We do not collect any other data. This is similar to our Early Access Program (EAP) and is in compliance with our Privacy Policy.

商业用途 vs. 非商业用途

正如 Toolbox Subscription Agreement for Non-Commercial Use 中所定义的那样，商业用途是指开发产品并从您的活动中获得商业利益。但是，某些类别明确排除在此定义之外。非商业用途的常见示例包括学习和自学、在不获得商业利益的情况下贡献开源项目、任何形式的内容创作和业余爱好开发。 重要的是要注意，如果您使用的是非商业许可证，则无法选择退出匿名使用情况统计信息的收集。我们使用这些信息来改进我们的产品。我们收集的数据仅是我们 IDE 的匿名功能使用情况。它侧重于执行哪些操作以及使用 IDE 的哪些类型的功能。我们不会收集任何其他数据。这与我们的 Early Access Program (EAP) 类似，并且符合我们的隐私政策。

FAQCopy heading link

Below are answers to the most common questions. Check out the full FAQ for more information.

常见问题解答

以下是最常见问题的答案。查看完整常见问题解答了解更多信息。

LicensingCopy heading link

What features are included under the free license?Copy heading link

With the new non-commercial license type, you can enjoy a full-featured IDE that is identical to its paid version. The only difference is in the Code With Me feature – you get Code With Me Community with your free license.

Which license should I choose if I want to use CLion for both non-commercial and commercial projects?Copy heading link

If you intend to use CLion for commercial development for which you will receive direct or indirect commercial advantage or monetary compensation within the meaning of the definitions provided in the Toolbox Subscription Agreement for Non-Commercial Use, you will need to purchase a commercial subscription (either individual or organizational). This license can then also be used for non-commercial development.

How do renewals and upgrades work now?Copy heading link

Non-commercial subscriptions are issued for one year and will automatically renew after that. However, for the renewal to happen, you must have used the assigned license at least once during the last 6 months of the subscription period. If it has been more than 6 months since you last used an IDE activated with this type of license and the renewal did not occur automatically, you can request a new non-commercial subscription again at any time.

Am I eligible for a refund if I’ve already bought a paid subscription but do non-commercial development?Copy heading link

If you’re unsure whether you qualify for a refund, you’ll find full details of our policy here. Please note that if you also work on projects that qualify as commercial usage, you can’t use the free license for them.

许可

免费许可证包含哪些功能？

使用新的非商业许可证类型，您可以享受与付费版本相同的全功能 IDE。唯一的区别在于 Code With Me 功能——您可以通过免费许可证获得 Code With Me Community。

如果我想将 CLion 用于非商业项目和商业项目，应该选择哪个许可证？

如果您打算将 CLion 用于商业开发，并且将从中获得直接或间接的商业优势或金钱补偿（含义如 Toolbox Subscription Agreement for Non-Commercial Use 中所提供的定义），则需要购买商业订阅（个人或组织）。然后，此许可证也可以用于非商业开发。

现在续订和升级如何运作？

非商业订阅的有效期为一年，此后将自动续订。但是，要进行续订，您必须在订阅期的最近 6 个月内至少使用一次分配的许可证。如果您上次使用通过此类许可证激活的 IDE 已经超过 6 个月，并且续订没有自动发生，您可以随时再次申请新的非商业订阅。

如果我已经购买了付费订阅，但进行非商业开发，我是否有资格获得退款？

如果您不确定自己是否有资格获得退款，您可以在此处找到我们政策的完整详细信息。请注意，如果您还从事符合商业用途条件的项目，则不能将免费许可证用于这些项目。

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Does my IDE send any data to JetBrains?Copy heading link

The terms of the non-commercial agreement assume that the product may also electronically send JetBrains anonymized statistics (IDE telemetry) related to your usage of the product’s features. This information may include but is not limited to frameworks, file templates used in the product, actions invoked, and other interactions with the product’s features. This information does not contain personal data.

Is there a way to opt out of sending anonymized statistics?Copy heading link

We appreciate that this might not be convenient for everyone, but there is unfortunately no way to opt out of sending anonymized statistics to JetBrains under the terms of the Toolbox agreement for non-commercial use. The only way to opt out is by switching to either a paid subscription or one of the complimentary options mentioned here.

匿名数据收集

我的 IDE 是否向 JetBrains 发送任何数据？

非商业协议的条款假设该产品也可能以电子方式向 JetBrains 发送与您使用产品功能相关的匿名统计信息（IDE 遥测数据）。此信息可能包括但不限于框架、产品中使用的文件模板、调用的操作以及与产品功能的其他交互。此信息不包含个人数据。

是否可以选择退出发送匿名统计信息？

我们理解这可能并非对每个人都方便，但不幸的是，根据非商业用途的 Toolbox 协议条款，无法选择退出向 JetBrains 发送匿名统计信息。唯一的退出方法是切换到付费订阅或此处提到的补充选项之一。

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What should I do to apply for this subscription?Copy heading link

It can be easily done right inside your IDE:

  1. Install CLion and run it.
  2. Upon startup, there will be a license dialog box where you can choose the Non-commercial use option.
  3. Log in to your JetBrains account or create a new one.
  4. Accept the Toolbox Subscription Agreement for Non-Commercial Use.
  5. Enjoy development in your IDE.

If you’ve already started a trial period or have activated your IDE using a paid license, you still can switch to a non-commercial subscription by following these steps:

  1. Go to Help | Register.
  2. In the window that opens, click on the Remove License button.
  3. Choose Non-commercial use.
  4. Log in to your JetBrains account or create a new one.
  5. Accept the Toolbox Subscription Agreement for Non-Commercial Use.
  6. Enjoy development in your IDE.

I don’t see the Non-commercial use option in my IDE. What should I do? Copy heading link

The most likely explanation for this is that you’re using an older version of CLion. Unfortunately, we don’t support obtaining the non-commercial license for any releases prior to CLion 2025.1.1. That’s it for today! If you don’t find an answer to your question, feel free to leave a comment or contact us at sales@jetbrains.com. Your CLion team JetBrains Make it happen. With code. licensing non-commercial

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