Micro
7.4#16 in text editorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Visual Studio Code
8.2#3 in text editorsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Micro | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | Users can configure options and rebind keys with JSON, and extend configuration with Lua. | Settings Sync shares user settings across VS Code instances, and profiles let users create and switch between sets of customizations. |
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux | web,windows,macos,linux |
Micro plans
- Open-source Micro editorFree
Visual Studio Code plans
- Visual Studio CodeFree
Pick Micro if…
Micro suits people who prefer editing in a terminal, including those who regularly work with files over SSH. It may also fit users who want configurable keybindings, multiple cursors, and Lua plugins.
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.