Visual Studio Code
8.2#3 in text editorsFree planFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
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XML Marker
6.6#54 in text editorsWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Visual Studio Code | XML Marker |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The editor includes Git source control and can connect to GitHub Codespaces and remote development environments. | The maker describes generic XML and DTD functionality and says the editor does not directly support all technologies built on XML. |
| Large-file handling | Yes | Yes |
| Maker | Microsoft Corporation is the company named in the product license; Microsoft lists its headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and says it was founded in 1975. | The about page identifies the maker as Symbol Click Software LLC and lists its address as 215 W 101 St, New York, NY. |
| Product | Visual Studio Code is a code editor with AI assisted development features. | XML Marker is a source-level XML and JSON editor with synchronized table, tree, and text views. |
| Supported platforms | web,windows,macos,linux | windows |
Visual Studio Code plans
- Visual Studio CodeFree
XML Marker plans
- 1–5 users$125 a month
- 6–15 users$100 a month
- 16–199 users$80 a month
- 200 or more users$60 a month
- Non-commercial license$50 a month
- Site license—
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 XML Marker if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.