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VSCodium vs Zed
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
VSCodium
8.0Binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing
Zed
8.0Multiplayer code editor
| Metric | VSCodium | Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 3.4K | 12.5K |
| 90-day Installs | 10.3K | 31.5K |
| 365-day Installs | 37.7K | 98.3K |
| Version | 1.116.02821 | 1.0.1 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 30.4K | 76.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 1.6K | 7.3K |
| Open Issues | 150 | 3.2K |
| License | MIT | NOASSERTION |
| Language | Shell | Rust |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 1mo 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.
Zed
Zed is a high-performance, open-source multiplayer code editor that enables real-time collaboration. It's designed for developers who need seamless teamwork, offering features like AI integration and cross-platform support.
Zed allows multiple users to edit and collaborate on code in real-time.
Pros
- + Open-source with a strong community
- + High-performance and real-time collaboration
- + Cross-platform support
- + AI integration and developer tools
Cons
- - High number of open issues
- - Potential instability due to active development