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code-server vs OpenVSCode Server: catalog facts
code-server	OpenVSCode Server
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free and open source.
Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web	Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Runs the development environment on a machine you control.	Close to upstream VS Code Use the editor from any device with a browser
Requires a configured host with WebSocket support.	You must run and secure the server yourself Some Microsoft-specific VS Code features and marketplace access differ from the official build
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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