Microsoft Editor
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Visual Studio Code
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Microsoft Editor | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Editor is available in Word and Outlook, including Word for the web and the Word desktop app. | The editor includes Git source control and can connect to GitHub Codespaces and remote development environments. |
| Languages | Editor provides basic writing guidance in more than 20 languages and spelling suggestions in more than 80 languages. | JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and HTML support are included, and extensions add support for other languages. |
| Privacy | For Editor spelling and grammar checks in Edge, typed text is sent to a Microsoft cloud service, processed, and deleted after processing. | VS Code collects telemetry, which users can disable with the telemetry.telemetryLevel setting; extensions may collect separate telemetry. |
Microsoft Editor plans
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99 a month
- Microsoft 365 Apps for business$10
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard (no Teams)$10.79
- Microsoft 365 Business Standard$14
- Microsoft 365 Business Premium (no Teams)$18.79
Visual Studio Code plans
- Visual Studio CodeFree
Pick Microsoft Editor if…
Editor suits writers who want spelling and grammar help, style suggestions, or checks across multiple languages. Its integrations may also suit people working in Word or Outlook.
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.