CodeRush

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Score7.1

Rank#3 of 25

PriceFree

Free planYes

Runs onBrowser extension, Linux, macOS, Windows

Summary

CodeRush is a Visual Studio productivity extension for code generation, refactoring, navigation, formatting, debugging, testing, and code coverage. It includes more than 100 refactorings and intelligent code providers, with refactoring described for C#, Visual Basic, and XAML. Its test runner supports NUnit, MSTest, xUnit, and MSpec without configuration, along with .NET Core, .NET Framework, and multi-target projects. Code style settings can be set for an individual developer, a solution, or a team, and cleanup can run when documents are saved. The listed supported IDEs are Visual Studio 2026 and Visual Studio 2022. CodeRush is available free for commercial use, with the same features and updates across free and paid subscriptions; a paid plan is listed from $249.99/user/yr, and a 30-day trial is listed. AI features require an OpenAI API key, while voice input requires an Azure Cognitive Services Speech API key. Technical support is available to owners of qualifying DevExpress subscriptions; free users can search the support database.

Who it is for

CodeRush suits Visual Studio users who want code editing, refactoring, and test-running features in an extension. Teams can configure code style at developer, solution, or team level.

What is good

Free for commercial use
More than 100 refactorings and code providers
Test runner supports four named frameworks
Code cleanup can run when documents are saved
Supports Visual Studio 2026 and 2022

What to know first

Technical support requires a qualifying paid subscription
Free users can search the support database only
AI features require an OpenAI API key
Voice input requires an Azure Speech API key

Verdict

CodeRush offers a broad set of Visual Studio development tools, with free commercial use and a paid plan also listed. Check the support and API-key requirements if you need technical assistance or AI features.

CodeRush plans and pricing

All plans

CodeRush Free All versions free for commercial use · same features and updates across free and paid subscriptions · technical support requires a paid subscription · source code not included devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on cross-browser testing software

Free plan: Yesdevexpress.com
Supported languages: C#, Visual Basic, XAML, Blazor, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, Razordevexpress.com
Refactoring scope: projectdevexpress.com
Batch refactoring: Yesdevexpress.com
AI assistance: Yesdevexpress.com
Deployment: desktopdevexpress.com

Facts

Product: CodeRush is a Visual Studio productivity extension with code generation, refactoring, navigation, formatting, debugging, testing, and code coverage features.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
Refactoring: The product page states CodeRush includes over 100 refactorings and intelligent code providers.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
Languages: The product page describes refactoring for C#, Visual Basic, and XAML.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
Test frameworks: Its test runner supports NUnit, MSTest (VS Testing), xUnit, and MSpec without configuration, according to the product page.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
Project support: The test runner supports .NET Core, .NET Framework, and multi-target projects.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
Code style: Code style settings can be configured for an individual developer, a solution, or an entire team, and cleanup can run when saving documents.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
IDE support: The product page lists Visual Studio 2026 and Visual Studio 2022 as supported IDEs.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
Installation: CodeRush can be installed through Visual Studio Marketplace and Visual Studio’s Manage Extensions window; Visual Studio can automatically update the extension from Marketplace.docs.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
AI integration: AiGen supports GitHub Copilot as an AI model provider and uses a GitHub OAuth token for Copilot API access.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
AI requirements: CodeRush documentation says AI features require an OpenAI API key, and voice input requires an Azure Cognitive Services Speech API key.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
Support: Technical support for CodeRush is available to owners of DevExpress Universal, DXperience, or CodeRush Ultimate subscriptions; free users can search the support database.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
License limits: The product FAQ says free CodeRush source code is not included.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
Security updates: The supported IDE table lists minor updates as available and security updates as unavailable for the displayed CodeRush version range.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
Company history: DevExpress’s About Us page labels its history section “From 1998 to the Present.”devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026

Company

Company headquarters: DevExpress lists its address as 330 N. Brand Blvd Suite 370, Glendale, CA 91203, USA.devexpress.com · 29 Sept 2026
Founded: 1998devexpress.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters: Glendale, California, USAdevexpress.com · 28 Sept 2026