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VSCodium vs TheiaIDE
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
VSCodium
8.0Binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing
TheiaIDE
7.0IDE framework
| Metric | VSCodium | TheiaIDE |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3.4K | 18 |
| 90-day Installs | 10.3K | 54 |
| 365-day Installs | 37.7K | 278 |
| Version | 1.116.02821 | 1.70.200 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 30.4K | 1 |
| GitHub Forks | 1.6K | - |
| Open Issues | 150 | - |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Shell | Shell |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 10mo ago |
| First Seen | Sep 13, 2018 | Mar 6, 2026 |
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.
TheiaIDE
TheiaIDE is a versatile cloud and desktop IDE with AI-native capabilities, offering a modern coding environment for developers. Built on the Eclipse framework, it provides robust features for software development across various platforms.
TheiaIDE provides a modern, cloud and desktop-capable IDE framework for software development.
Pros
- + Modern and cloud-capable IDE environment
- + AI-native features enhancing development experience
- + Cross-platform support for versatile use
Cons
- - Limited community activity and engagement
- - Unclear licensing terms