Visual Studio Code
Developer ToolsOpen Sourceby Microsoft
Apple Silicon NativeIntel Core SupportmacOS 10.15 or later
4.80
•1120 User Reviews•Free (Free and open-source (under MIT license binaries))About Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code is a lightweight but powerful source code editor developed by Microsoft. It comes with built-in support for JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js, and has a rich ecosystem of extensions.
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Spec Comparison Table
| Features | Visual Studio Code | Zed |
|---|---|---|
| Price Tier | Free | Free |
| License | Open Source | Open Source |
| Silicon Native | Yes | Yes |
| Community Score | ★ 4.8 | ★ 4.75 |
Core Feature Sets
- ✓Built-in Git integration and terminal control
- ✓Marketplace with over 100,000+ custom extensions
- ✓IntelliSense autocomplete and parameter tooltips
- ✓Interactive debugger and remote dev ssh support
- ✓Settings Sync across multiple computers
Pricing Specs
Licensing TypeFree
Cost ParametersFree and open-source (under MIT license binaries)
Developer IdentityMicrosoft
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Liam O.2026-04-02
No matter what language I am using, VS Code handles it perfectly. The extension catalog is unmatched.
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