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code-server vs Visual Studio Code: catalog facts
code-server	Visual Studio Code
Free The open-source software is available without a license fee. Hosting, hardware and…	Free Free to download and use. GitHub Copilot and other AI features are separate paid…
Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Runs the development environment on a machine you control.	Extensions for essentially every language and framework Remote development over SSH, in containers and in WSL
Requires a configured host with WebSocket support.	The shipped build is not open source and collects telemetry by default Its extension marketplace is licensed for Microsoft builds only
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License: Microsoft product licence
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026

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