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VSCodium vs Sublime Text
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
VSCodium
8.0Binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing
Sublime Text
8.0Text editor for code, markup and prose
| Metric | VSCodium | Sublime Text |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3.0K | 5.0K |
| 90-day Installs | 8.5K | 14.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 38.5K | 61.9K |
| Version | 1.140.06880 | 4215 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 30.4K | 856 |
| GitHub Forks | 1.6K | 43 |
| Open Issues | 150 | 2.0K |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Shell | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 3y ago |
| First Seen | Sep 13, 2018 | Sep 22, 2012 |
Reviews
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.
Sublime Text
Sublime Text is a high-performance text editor known for its speed, customizability, and extensive plugin ecosystem. It supports coding, markup, and prose, making it ideal for developers and writers alike.
Sublime Text is a versatile text editor that supports coding, markup, and prose writing.
Pros
- + High-speed performance and responsiveness
- + Extensive plugin and theme support for customization
- + Cross-platform availability
Cons
- - Not open-source
- - Steep learning curve for new users