Lapce
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VisitLapce vs Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Lapce | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Maker | The About page says Lapdev is maintained by the Lapce team and describes Lapce and Floem as open source projects. | Microsoft Corporation is the company named in the product license; Microsoft lists its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and says it was founded in 1975. |
| Multi-cursor editing | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Lapce is an open source code editor written in Rust. | Visual Studio Code is a code editor with AI assisted development features. |
Lapce plans
- LapceFree
- Lapce editorFree
Visual Studio Code plans
- Visual Studio CodeFree
Pick Lapce if…
Lapce suits developers looking for an open-source editor on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its remote development, Vim-like editing, and WASI-compatible plugins may be useful to people who want those workflows.
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.