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Gram vs VSCodium
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Gram
6.5Code editor focused on stability, without AI, subscriptions, or telemetry
VSCodium
8.0Binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing
| Metric | Gram | VSCodium |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 290 | 3.4K |
| 90-day Installs | 766 | 10.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 766 | 37.7K |
| Version | 1.2.1 | 1.116.02821 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.8K | 30.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 498 | 1.6K |
| Open Issues | 66 | 150 |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Python | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 15, 2026 | Sep 13, 2018 |
Reviews
Gram
Gram is a minimalist code editor emphasizing stability and privacy, offering a clean experience without AI, subscriptions, or telemetry. Ideal for developers seeking a straightforward, no-frills coding tool.
Gram functions as a simple, privacy-focused code editor designed for developers who value stability and minimalism.
Pros
- + Focus on privacy and stability
- + Open-source with GPL-2.0 license
- + Lightweight and minimalist design
Cons
- - Potential name confusion with other products
- - Limited features compared to more comprehensive editors
- - No auto-update functionality
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.