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OpenVSCode Server vs GitHub Codespaces: catalog facts
OpenVSCode Server	GitHub Codespaces
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free to get started, with paid usage and sales plans for organisations.
Linux, Web, Self-hosted	Web
Close to upstream VS Code Use the editor from any device with a browser	Launches from any GitHub repository or pull request Works from low-powered devices such as tablets
You must run and secure the server yourself Some Microsoft-specific VS Code features and marketplace access differ from the official build	Requires a GitHub account and an internet connection Tied to GitHub-hosted repositories
Self-hosted	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
No account needed	Account 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 October 1, 2026

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