Hidemaru Editor
6.3#76 in text editors¥4,400 one-timeWindows
VisitHidemaru Editor vs Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
8.2#3 in text editorsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Hidemaru Editor | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | The maker lists optional add-ons for internet and printing functions, and libraries for macros, color display definitions, conversion modules, and word completion dictionaries. | The editor includes Git source control and can connect to GitHub Codespaces and remote development environments. |
| Large-file handling | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows | web,windows,macos,linux |
Hidemaru Editor plans
- Hidemaru Editor license—
- 秀丸エディタ¥4,400, paid once
Visual Studio Code plans
- Visual Studio CodeFree
Pick Hidemaru 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.