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Athas vs VSCodium
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Athas
7.0Lightweight code editor
VSCodium
8.0Binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing
| Metric | Athas | VSCodium |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 40 | 3.4K |
| 90-day Installs | 70 | 10.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 238 | 37.7K |
| Version | 0.5.1 | 1.116.02821 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.1K | 30.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 194 | 1.6K |
| Open Issues | 18 | 150 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Nov 22, 2025 | Sep 13, 2018 |
Reviews
Athas
Athas is a lightweight code editor with Vim keybindings, Git integration, and AI support, making it ideal for developers seeking a simple yet powerful tool with a modern twist.
Provides a cross-platform code editing experience with features like Git integration, AI agents, and Vim-style navigation.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support with a focus on simplicity
- + Vim-like keybindings for efficient editing
- + Integrated Git support and AI features enhance productivity
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Still in early development with some open issues
VSCodium
VSCodium offers a clean, open-source version of VS Code without Microsoft branding, telemetry, or licensing. It's ideal for developers seeking a privacy-focused, customizable editor.
Provides binary releases of VS Code without Microsoft elements.
Pros
- + 100% open-source with MIT licensing.
- + No telemetry or Microsoft branding.
- + Strong community and regular updates.
Cons
- - Some historical bugs, though mostly resolved.
- - Limited customization options compared to VS Code.