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SideX vs VSCodium
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
SideX
7.0Code editor based on VS Code and Tauri
VSCodium
8.0Binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing
| Metric | SideX | VSCodium |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 20 | 3.0K |
| 90-day Installs | 20 | 8.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 20 | 38.5K |
| Version | 0.1.2 | 1.140.06880 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.9K | 30.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 237 | 1.6K |
| Open Issues | 49 | 150 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 17, 2026 | Sep 13, 2018 |
Reviews
SideX
SideX is a lightweight code editor based on VS Code, rebuilt using Tauri, making it 96% smaller. It's ideal for developers seeking a compact alternative without the bloat of traditional editors.
Recreates VS Code's functionality using Tauri, offering a more lightweight experience.
Pros
- + Significantly lighter than VS Code
- + Same architecture as VS Code for familiarity
- + Actively maintained with regular updates
Cons
- - Early release with some bugs
- - No auto-update feature available
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.