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entry vs VSCodium

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

entry

6.0
Education

Block-based coding platform

VSCodium

8.0
Developer Tools

Binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing

Metric entry VSCodium
Category Education Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 2 3.4K
90-day Installs 3 10.3K
365-day Installs 20 37.7K
Version 2.1.33 1.116.02821
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 30.4K
GitHub Forks 1.6K
Open Issues 150
License MIT
Language Shell
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Sep 13, 2018

Reviews

entry

Entry is a block-based coding platform designed to introduce programming concepts in an accessible way. It uses visual blocks to simplify coding, making it ideal for beginners, educators, and those looking to learn programming without syntax challenges.

Entry allows users to create, edit, and run code using visual blocks, simplifying the learning of programming concepts.

Pros

  • + Ideal for teaching coding to beginners and children
  • + Visual blocks reduce complexity and syntax barriers
  • + User-friendly interface enhances accessibility

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may inconvenience users
  • - Low install count suggests limited community support

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.