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code-server vs Eclipse Che: catalog facts
code-server	Eclipse Che
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free and open source to self-host; an online trial is hosted by Red Hat.
Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web	Web, Self-hosted
Runs the development environment on a machine you control.	Only a browser is needed to start coding Workspaces defined in versioned Devfiles
Requires a configured host with WebSocket support.	Requires a Kubernetes cluster to self-host More infrastructure than a local editor for individual use
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: EPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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