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Onlook vs VSCodium
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Onlook
8.0Open-source visual editor for React apps
VSCodium
8.0Binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing
| Metric | Onlook | VSCodium |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 9 | 3.4K |
| 90-day Installs | 30 | 10.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 138 | 37.7K |
| Version | 0.2.32 | 1.116.02821 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 24.9K | 30.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 1.9K | 1.6K |
| Open Issues | 351 | 150 |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 2mo ago | 1mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 4, 2025 | Sep 13, 2018 |
Reviews
Onlook
Onlook is an open-source visual editor for React apps, offering AI-driven design capabilities. It allows users to build, style, and edit React applications visually, making it ideal for designers and developers looking to streamline their workflow.
Provides a visual interface for designing and editing React applications with AI assistance.
Pros
- + Open-source and community-driven
- + AI-driven design capabilities enhance productivity
- + Visual interface simplifies React app development for designers
Cons
- - High number of open issues may indicate areas needing refinement
- - Still considered early-stage despite active development
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.