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Visual Studio Code vs RoslynPad: catalog facts
Visual Studio CodeRoslynPad
Free

Free to download and use. GitHub Copilot and other AI features are separate paid…

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Extensions for essentially every language and framework
  • Remote development over SSH, in containers and in WSL
  • Roslyn-powered completion, diagnostics and code fixes
  • Runs C# snippets and file-based apps instantly
  • The shipped build is not open source and collects telemetry by default
  • Its extension marketplace is licensed for Microsoft builds only
  • C# only
  • Not a replacement for a full IDE on large projects
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License: Microsoft product licence License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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