Visual Studio Code
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VisitVisual Studio Code vs VSCodium
What both publish
| Fact | Visual Studio Code | VSCodium |
|---|---|---|
| Extension support | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux | Windows,macOS,Linux |
Visual Studio Code plans
- Visual Studio CodeFree
VSCodium plans
- VSCodium FreeFree
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.
Pick VSCodium if…
VSCodium suits desktop users who want a free VS Code distribution on Windows, macOS, or Linux. It may also suit developers looking for extensions, debugging, remote development, or language server support without telemetry.