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Visual Studio Code alternatives page was last updated Mar 14, 2024
  1. IntelliJ IDEA icon
     419 likes

    IntelliJ IDEA, a JetBrains IDE, is the leading integrated development environment that makes Java and Kotlin development a more productive and enjoyable experience. It helps you produce high-quality code more efficiently, provides everything you need out of the box, and takes...

    59 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

    Top IntelliJ IDEA Features

    1.  IDE
    2.  Code Completion
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Syntax Highlighting
    5.  Support for Themes
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Autocompletion
    10.  Spell Checking
    11.  Distraction-free
    12.  Code Formatting
    IntelliJ IDEA iconVisual Studio Code Icon

    IntelliJ IDEA VS Visual Studio Code

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    Comments about IntelliJ IDEA as an Alternative to Visual Studio Code
     
    Jo

    IntelliJ IDEA, by it's own definition, is a Java IDE. Visual Studio Code is a text editor.

    Negative commentJan 24, 2019
    11
    Ranogard

    VS Code is much more than a text editor. Comparing it with IntelliJ IDEA is totally fine. There are plugins for various programming languages available, like python. Both can work interchangeably.

    Positive commentJul 26, 2020
    -2
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    • Most users think IntelliJ IDEA is a great Visual Studio Code alternative.

    • IntelliJ IDEA is Freemium and Open SourceVisual Studio Code is Free and Proprietary
  2. Microsoft Visual Studio icon
     930 likes

    Microsoft Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft. It is used to develop computer programs for Microsoft Windows, as well as web sites, web applications and web services.

    111 Microsoft Visual Studio alternatives
    Microsoft Visual Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • .NET Framework

    Top Microsoft Visual Studio Features

    1.  Code Completion
    2.  IDE
    3.  Embedded debugger
    4.  NET Support
    5.  Nuget
    6.  NET Framework
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Autocompletion
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Ad-free
    Microsoft Visual Studio iconVisual Studio Code Icon

    Microsoft Visual Studio VS Visual Studio Code

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    Comments about Microsoft Visual Studio as an Alternative to Visual Studio Code
     
       
    Guest

    Visual studio is an IDE, VS Code is really a coding text editor

    Top negative commentSep 13, 2019
    10
    Guest

    Visual Studio is an IDE. Visual Studio code is a code editor.

    Negative commentApr 25, 2020
    1
    Guest

    Visual studio and Visual Studio Code are completely different except for the name

    Negative commentAug 25, 2019
    4
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    • Some users think Microsoft Visual Studio is a great Visual Studio Code alternative, some don't.

    • Microsoft Visual Studio is the most popular Web-based alternative to Visual Studio Code.

    • Microsoft Visual Studio is Free Personal and ProprietaryVisual Studio Code is Free and Proprietary
  3. Geany icon
     556 likes

    Geany is a powerful, stable and lightweight programmer's text editor that provides tons of useful features without bogging down your workflow.

    147 Geany alternatives
    Geany screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Snapcraft

    Top Geany Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Multiplatform
    4.  IDE
    5.  Minimalistic
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Support for LaTeX
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Distraction-free
    11.  Autocompletion
    12.  Code Formatting
    Geany iconVisual Studio Code Icon

    Geany VS Visual Studio Code

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  4. Zed Editor icon
     46 likes

    Zed is a blazing fast, multi-user, productivity-focused text editor. From the creators of Atom, Electron and Tree-sitter, the editor features built-in Vim mode with tooltips for key-bindings, language-aware...

    67 Zed Editor alternatives
    Zed Editor screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Top Zed Editor Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Optimal performance
    4.  IDE
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Built-in terminal emulation
    7.  Autocompletion
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Real time collaboration
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Support for Themes
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    Zed Editor iconVisual Studio Code Icon

    Zed Editor VS Visual Studio Code

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  5. Apache NetBeans icon
     736 likes

    A free, open-source Integrated Development Environment for software developers. You get all the tools you need to create professional desktop, enterprise, web, and mobile applications with the Java language, C/C++, and even dynamic languages such as PHP, JavaScript, Groovy, and...

    108 Apache NetBeans alternatives
    Editor

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD

    Top Apache NetBeans Features

    1.  Java IDE
    2.  Refactoring
    3.  Code Formatting
    4.  Git Support
    5.  Embedded debugger
    6.  Built-in terminal emulation
    7.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  Simple installation
    10.  Code Completion
    11.  PHP IDE
    12.  Multiple languages
    Apache NetBeans iconVisual Studio Code Icon

    Apache NetBeans VS Visual Studio Code

    Is Apache NetBeans a good alternative to Visual Studio Code?
     
    Comments about Apache NetBeans as an Alternative to Visual Studio Code
     
    ericwaters

    NetBeans is great and all, but it's an IDE, not a coding text editor. Inf act, there's a lot of IDEs listed as alternatives to VS Code, and they're really not.

    Negative commentOct 7, 2019
    8
    Guest

    It's an IDE, not a generic text editor. While visually similar, they are quite different.

    Negative commentSep 13, 2021
    -1
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    • Most users think Apache NetBeans is a great Visual Studio Code alternative.

    • Apache NetBeans is Free and Open SourceVisual Studio Code is Free and Proprietary
  6. Pulsar Editor icon
     38 likes

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

    67 Pulsar Editor alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Top Pulsar Editor Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Community-based
    3.  Hackable
    4.  IDE
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Customizable
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Support for MarkDown
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Distraction-free
    12.  Git Support
    Pulsar Editor iconVisual Studio Code Icon

    Pulsar Editor VS Visual Studio Code

    Is Pulsar Editor a good alternative to Visual Studio Code?
     
    Comments about Pulsar Editor as an Alternative to Visual Studio Code
     
    RemovedUser

    pulsar is slow compared to vs code, which is not that fast to begin with.

    Positive commentOct 27, 2023
    0
    Visual Studio Code Icon
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    • Almost everyone thinks Pulsar Editor is a great Visual Studio Code alternative.

    • Pulsar Editor is Free and Open SourceVisual Studio Code is Free and Proprietary
  7. Lite XL icon
     43 likes

    Lite XL is a lightweight text editor written mostly in Lua — it aims to provide something practical, pretty, small and fast, implemented as simply as possible; easy to modify and extend, or to use without doing either.

    50 Lite XL alternatives
    Lite XL screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Top Lite XL Features

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Customizable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Portable
    9.  Autocompletion
    10.  Support for MarkDown
    11.  Full-Text Search
    12.  Support for scripting
    Lite XL iconVisual Studio Code Icon

    Lite XL VS Visual Studio Code

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