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OpenVSCode Server vs Eclipse Che: catalog facts
OpenVSCode Server	Eclipse Che
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source to self-host; an online trial is hosted by Red Hat.
Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Close to upstream VS Code Use the editor from any device with a browser	Only a browser is needed to start coding Workspaces defined in versioned Devfiles
You must run and secure the server yourself Some Microsoft-specific VS Code features and marketplace access differ from the official build	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 not stated	License: EPL-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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