Lifetime DealUtility
VSCodium
The honest alternative to Visual Studio Code— no monthly ransom.
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Category
Utility
License
LIFETIME DEAL
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux
Pricing
Free forever
Why it made the cut
VSCodium is the telemetry-free, open-source build of VS Code that respects your privacy out of the box. Get the full VS Code experience — extensions, IntelliSense, and all — without Microsoft's data collection.
The Loot
What you're getting
- No telemetry or tracking by Microsoft
- Fully compatible with VS Code extensions via Open VSX
- Identical editing experience to VS Code
- Lightweight and fast on most hardware
The Catch
Honest trade-offs
- Some Microsoft-exclusive extensions unavailable on Open VSX
- Occasional version lag behind the official VS Code releases
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Questions from the crew
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