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Void alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Void: no longer maintained; repository archived, and features may break as model APIs change. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Void, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Zed currently ranks first.

Void has been discontinued. Development paused and the GitHub repository archived; existing builds still run.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Eclipse Theia logoEclipse TheiaOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +24 of 477.6
  1. Eclipse Theia logo

    1. Eclipse TheiaTop pick

    Best for: Teams building custom IDEs and developers who want an open, telemetry-free VS Code-style editor

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted

    77.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Void

    Open-source AI-native IDE with no telemetry and any model provider.

    Pros

    • Open source and vendor-neutral under the Eclipse Foundation
    • Runs VS Code extensions from Open VSX
    • AI with any model, no telemetry on code or prompts

    Cons

    • Some VS Code extensions don't work fully
    • Smaller user community than VS Code
    • Less polished as a day-to-day editor
    Visit Eclipse Theia Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Eclipse Theia a good Void alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License (platform)
    EPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Telemetry
    None on code, prompts or AI usage
    Checked Oct 25, 2026theia-ide.org(opens source in a new tab)
    AI models
    Any: cloud, self-hosted or local
    Checked Oct 25, 2026theia-ide.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Extensions
    3,000+ on Open VSX
    Checked Oct 25, 2026theia-ide.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Void alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Zed logo

Best Void alternative for most people

Zed

Open-source, actively developed, and lets you bring your own model keys.

Eclipse Theia logo

Best Void alternative for a free option

Eclipse Theia

Open-source AI-native IDE with no telemetry and any model provider.

Cursor logo

Best Void alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Cursor

The polished commercial editor Void set out to replace.

VSCodium logo

Best Void alternative for open source

VSCodium

Telemetry-free VS Code build where you can add open-source AI extensions.

Eclipse Theia logo

Best Void alternative for self-hosting

Eclipse Theia

Open-source AI-native IDE with no telemetry and any model provider.

Cline logo

Best Void alternative for Mac

Cline

Open-source coding agent extension that works with any model inside VS Code-style editors.

Zed logo

Best Void alternative for Windows

Zed

Open-source, actively developed, and lets you bring your own model keys.

Zed logo

Best Void alternative for Linux

Zed

Open-source, actively developed, and lets you bring your own model keys.

Eclipse Theia logo

Best Void alternative for working in the browser

Eclipse Theia

Open-source AI-native IDE with no telemetry and any model provider.

Void alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Void?

Zed ranks first right now. Open-source, actively developed, and lets you bring your own model keys. Eclipse Theia and VSCodium follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Void?

Yes. Zed (open source), Eclipse Theia (open source), VSCodium (open source) and Cline (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Void?

Yes: Zed, Eclipse Theia, VSCodium and Cline. Eclipse Theia can also be self-hosted.

Which Void alternatives work on Linux?

Zed, Eclipse Theia, VSCodium, Cline and Cursor run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Void?

The complaints we hear most: no longer maintained; repository archived; features may break as model APIs change; never left beta.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Void, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.