Github Codespaces AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Code Editors

The best Code Editor alternative to Github Codespaces is Visual Studio Code, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Github Codespaces and 13 are Code Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Code Editor alternatives to Github Codespaces are VSCodium, Vim, Eclipse and IntelliJ IDEA.

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Github Codespaces alternatives page was last updated Nov 8, 2024
  1. Visual Studio Code icon
     1301 likes

    Free and extensible code editor with built-in Git support, smart IntelliSense, integrated debugger, 30,000+ extensions, works offline, supports markdown and syntax highlighting for numerous languages.

    204 Visual Studio Code alternatives
    Visual Studio Code screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Autocompletion
    3.  Built-in terminal emulation
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Code Completion
    6.  Multiple languages
    7. Git icon  Git Support
    8. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Supports Python
    11.  Multiple Cursors
    12.  C++
    Visual Studio Code iconGithub Codespaces Icon

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    Comments about Visual Studio Code as an Alternative to Github Codespaces
     
    Guest

    It is a tool to access codespaces, not a hosted dev environment

    Negative commentSep 7, 2024
    0
    hogwash

    vscode is just an editor, not a dev env in a container

    Negative commentJul 8, 2023
    0
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    • Visual Studio Code is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Github Codespaces.

    • Visual Studio Code is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Github Codespaces.

    • Visual Studio Code is Free and Open SourceGithub Codespaces is Paid and Proprietary
    • Visual Studio Code is CustomizableGithub Codespaces is not according to our users
  2. VSCodium icon
     328 likes

    This repository contains a build file to generate FLOSS release binaries of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code - Open Source ("Code - OSS") project, the open source core of the proprietary Visual Studio Code.

    197 VSCodium alternatives
    VSCodium screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Electron

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Prevent telemetry
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  MIT License
    7.  Autocompletion
    8. Git icon  Git integration
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Minimap
    VSCodium iconGithub Codespaces Icon

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  3. Vim icon
     1310 likes

    Vim ("Vi IMproved") is an advanced text editor that allows syntax highlighting, word completion and has a huge amount of contributed content. It also has a GUI version called GVim.

    207 Vim alternatives
    Vim screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • OpenSolaris
    • MorphOS
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Keyboard focused
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Hackable
    4.  Well documented
    5.  Modal editor
    6.  Command line interface
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Portable
    11.  Batch Editing
    12.  Terminal-based
    Vim iconGithub Codespaces Icon

    Vim VS Github Codespaces

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  4. Eclipse icon
     1140 likes

    Eclipse is an extensible development platform with runtimes and application frameworks for building, deploying and managing software across the entire software lifecycle. Many people know Eclipse as a Java IDE, but it is much more than that- Eclipse actually consists of over 60...

    155 Eclipse alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Top Eclipse Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Java IDE
    3.  C++
    4.  Refactoring
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Portable
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Code Formatting
    10.  Batch Editing
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Spell Checking
    Eclipse iconGithub Codespaces Icon

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  5. IntelliJ IDEA icon
     422 likes

    IntelliJ IDEA, a JetBrains IDE, is the leading integrated development environment that makes Java and Kotlin development a more productive and enjoyable experience.

    57 IntelliJ IDEA alternatives
    IntelliJ IDEA interface overview: the Project tool window (left) outlines the code structure and the Editor (right) is used to read, write, and explore the source code.

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Code Completion
    2.  Java IDE
    3.  Auto Correction
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Autocompletion
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  Code Formatting
    12. Git icon  Git Support
    IntelliJ IDEA iconGithub Codespaces Icon

    IntelliJ IDEA VS Github Codespaces

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    Comments about IntelliJ IDEA as an Alternative to Github Codespaces
     
    Guest

    IntelliJ IDEA is an IDE, not a cloud based development system.

    Negative commentJun 19, 2024
    0
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    IntelliJ IDEA icon
    • IntelliJ IDEA is Freemium and Open SourceGithub Codespaces is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Pulsar Editor icon
     41 likes

    A Community-led Hyper-Hackable Text Editor, built on Electron. and based on everything we love about our favorite editors.

    72 Pulsar Editor alternatives
    Welcome tab

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Electron / Atom Shell

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Distraction-free
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Hackable
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  Add-ons
    8.  Tabbed interface
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Support for MarkDown
    11.  Dark Mode
    12. Git icon  Git Support
    Pulsar Editor iconGithub Codespaces Icon

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  7. Aide IDE icon
     14 likes

    Open-source code editor, enhancing VS Code with AI tools for chat-edit flow, proactive linter suggestions, AI completions, and AST navigation. Integrates with swebench-lite, empowering intelligent development with an inline AI widget and smart agents.

    56 Aide IDE alternatives
    Aide IDE screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Code Completion
    8.  VSCode
    9.  Linting
    10.  AI-Powered
    Aide IDE iconGithub Codespaces Icon

    Aide IDE VS Github Codespaces

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  8. Project IDX icon
     5 likes

    Project IDX is an entirely web-based, integrated development environment. IDX can help you build and deploy applications in various tech stacks without the tedium of setting up development environments for yourself and others on your team.

    57 Project IDX alternatives
    Project IDX screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Support for scripting
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    4.  Batch Editing
    5.  Code Formatting
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Full-Text Search
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10. Git icon  Git Support
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Live Preview
    Project IDX iconGithub Codespaces Icon

    Project IDX VS Github Codespaces

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  9. CodeBrew icon
     3 likes

    Unleash the power of Java coding on your iPhone or iPad with CodeBrew - the ultimate Java Integrated Development Environment designed for developers on the go. Dive into the world of seamless coding, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your programming journey.

    55 CodeBrew alternatives
    CodeBrew screenshot 1
    CodeBrew screenshot 2
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    CodeBrew screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    CodeBrew Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Autocompletion
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Java IDE
    CodeBrew iconGithub Codespaces Icon

    CodeBrew VS Github Codespaces

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    • CodeBrew is the most popular iPhone alternative to Github Codespaces.

    • CodeBrew is Freemium and ProprietaryGithub Codespaces is Paid and Proprietary
  10. CodeSandbox icon
     32 likes

    CodeSandbox is an online editor with a focus on creating, sharing and importing new React projects

    25 CodeSandbox alternatives
    CodeSandbox screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    CodeSandbox Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Live Preview
    3. Git icon  Git Support
    4. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    5.  Cloud IDE
    6. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js
    7.  Sandbox
    8.  React
    CodeSandbox iconGithub Codespaces Icon

    CodeSandbox VS Github Codespaces

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  11. Cosmic IDE icon
     1 like

    There are a lot of cases where you want to quickly test some Java code but don't have your computer open besides you. You open your browser and search for some website for this purpose. But you're neither guaranteed to have internet all the time (do you?

    52 Cosmic IDE alternatives
    Cosmic IDE screenshot 1
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    Cosmic IDE screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Cosmic IDE Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Works Offline
    3. Git icon  Git Support
    4.  Java IDE
    Cosmic IDE iconGithub Codespaces Icon

    Cosmic IDE VS Github Codespaces

    Is Cosmic IDE a good alternative to Github Codespaces?
     
    • Cosmic IDE is the most popular Android alternative to Github Codespaces.

    • Cosmic IDE is Free and Open SourceGithub Codespaces is Paid and Proprietary
  12. Codeanywhere icon
     50 likes

    Codeanywhere is a code editor in a browser with a powerful ftp client integrated, and all popular web formats are supported (HTML, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and XML).

    52 Codeanywhere alternatives
    Codeanywhere screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Codeanywhere Features

    1.  Container Virtualization
    2.  Cloud IDE
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Cloud coding
    5.  Cloud based
    6.  Browser-based
    7.  Web browser IDE
    Codeanywhere iconGithub Codespaces Icon

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