VSCodium vs Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

VSCodium

8.0

Developer Tools

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

Microsoft Visual Studio Code

8.0

Developer Tools

Open-source code editor

Metric	VSCodium	Microsoft Visual Studio Code
Category	Developer Tools	Developer Tools
AI Score	8.0	8.0
30-day Installs	3.5K	47.4K
90-day Installs	10.4K	142.8K
365-day Installs	39.0K	486.1K
Version	1.121.03429	1.127.0
Auto-updates	Yes	Yes
Deprecated	No	No
GitHub Stars	30.4K	-
GitHub Forks	1.6K	-
Open Issues	150	-
License	MIT	—
Language	Shell	—
Last GitHub Commit	3mo ago	4y ago
First Seen	Sep 13, 2018	Aug 9, 2023

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.

Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Microsoft Visual Studio Code is a powerful, extensible code editor that supports a wide range of programming languages. Its cross-platform compatibility and extensive extension ecosystem make it a favorite among developers, offering customization and productivity enhancements.

Provides a versatile code editing environment with support for multiple programming languages through extensions.

Pros

+ Cross-platform support for Linux, macOS, and Windows
+ Extensive library of extensions for various programming languages and tools
+ Highly customizable interface and workflow
+ Free and open-source
+ Large and active developer community

Cons

- Can be resource-intensive with many extensions installed
- Some advanced features may be overwhelming for casual users

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