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PlugData vs VSCodium
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
PlugData
7.0Plugin wrapper for PureData
VSCodium
8.0Binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing
| Metric | PlugData | VSCodium |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 14 | 3.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 76 | 10.4K |
| 365-day Installs | 386 | 39.0K |
| Version | 0.9.3 | 1.121.03429 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.2K | 30.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 95 | 1.6K |
| Open Issues | 221 | 150 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3mo ago | 3mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 20, 2022 | Sep 13, 2018 |
Reviews
PlugData
PlugData offers a fresh graphical interface for PureData, enabling real-time audio plugin creation and manipulation. Ideal for artists and developers in creative coding and audio experimentation.
PlugData provides a visual programming environment for creating and managing PureData audio plugins.
Pros
- + Innovative visual interface for PureData
- + Real-time audio processing capabilities
- + Open-source with active development
Cons
- - High number of open issues
- - Limited broader community adoption
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.