GNOME Text Editor
6.3#68 in text editorsFree planFree planLinux
VisitGNOME Text Editor vs Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
8.2#3 in text editorsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | GNOME Text Editor | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | The GNOME Project says it was founded in 1997 by Miguel de Icaza and Federico Mena. | Microsoft Corporation is the company named in the product license; Microsoft lists its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and says it was founded in 1975. |
| Supported platforms | linux | web,windows,macos,linux |
GNOME Text Editor plans
- FreeFree
Visual Studio Code plans
- Visual Studio CodeFree
Pick GNOME Text Editor if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Visual Studio Code if…
VS Code suits developers who want a free editor for desktop or browser coding, with built-in tools and a large extension library. It also fits users who want to combine AI agent workflows with direct coding, provided they have a GitHub account to start building with agents.