Skip to content
cask.news
← Browse all apps

RoslynPad vs VSCodium

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

RoslynPad

7.0
Developer Tools

C# editor and runner based on Roslyn

VSCodium

8.0
Developer Tools

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

Metric RoslynPad VSCodium
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 3.5K
90-day Installs 20 10.4K
365-day Installs 20 39.9K
Version 22.1 1.126.04524
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 2.8K 30.4K
GitHub Forks 393 1.6K
Open Issues 7 150
License MIT MIT
Language C# Shell
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 5mo ago
First Seen Jul 22, 2026 Sep 13, 2018

Reviews

RoslynPad

RoslynPad is a cross-platform C# editor and runner built on the Roslyn compiler. It offers developers a lightweight tool for writing, testing, and running C# code snippets, making it ideal for quick prototyping and learning.

RoslynPad allows users to write, edit, and execute C# code directly within its interface.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform compatibility
  • + Built on the Roslyn compiler for accurate code execution
  • + Open-source with an active community

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited recent community discussion

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.