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Lapce vs VSCodium
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Lapce
8.0Open source code editor written in Rust
VSCodium
8.0Binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing
| Metric | Lapce | VSCodium |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 104 | 3.4K |
| 90-day Installs | 343 | 10.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 1.6K | 37.7K |
| Version | 0.4.6 | 1.116.02821 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 38.1K | 30.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 1.2K | 1.6K |
| Open Issues | 872 | 150 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Rust | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Sep 13, 2018 |
Reviews
Lapce
Lapce is a high-performance, open-source code editor written in Rust, offering a lightweight alternative to VSCode with strong community support and active development.
Lapce provides a fast and powerful code editing experience with features like syntax highlighting and support for multiple programming languages.
Pros
- + High-performance and lightweight
- + Written in Rust with strong community support
- + Regular updates and active development
Cons
- - Lacks some advanced features like Vim support
- - 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.