VSCodium alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave VSCodium: uses Open VSX, so some extensions are missing, and microsoft-only extensions like Remote SSH and Live Share don't work. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces VSCodium, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Visual Studio Code currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best VSCodium alternative for most people
Visual Studio CodeMicrosoft's build, with the full Marketplace and Microsoft extensions.
Best VSCodium alternative for a free option
ZedOpen-source native editor that is much faster than Electron-based ones.
Best VSCodium alternative for open source
Eclipse TheiaAnother open, telemetry-free editor that runs VS Code extensions.
Best VSCodium alternative for self-hosting
Eclipse TheiaAnother open, telemetry-free editor that runs VS Code extensions.
Best VSCodium alternative for Mac
LapceOpen-source Rust editor with a native UI, for people leaving Electron behind.
Best VSCodium alternative for Windows
KateA free KDE editor with language server support and no telemetry concerns.
Best VSCodium alternative for Linux
Visual Studio CodeMicrosoft's build, with the full Marketplace and Microsoft extensions.
Best VSCodium alternative for working in the browser
Visual Studio CodeMicrosoft's build, with the full Marketplace and Microsoft extensions.
VSCodium alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to VSCodium?
Visual Studio Code ranks first right now. Microsoft's build, with the full Marketplace and Microsoft extensions. Zed and Eclipse Theia follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to VSCodium?
Yes. Visual Studio Code (free), Zed (open source), Eclipse Theia (open source) and Lapce (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to VSCodium?
Yes: Visual Studio Code, Zed, Eclipse Theia and Lapce, plus 1 more in the list above. Eclipse Theia can also be self-hosted.
Which VSCodium alternatives work on Linux?
Visual Studio Code, Zed, Eclipse Theia, Lapce and Kate run on Linux.
Why do people switch from VSCodium?
The complaints we hear most: uses Open VSX, so some extensions are missing; microsoft-only extensions like Remote SSH and Live Share don't work; updates arrive slightly after VS Code releases.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces VSCodium, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.