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Wing Python IDEVisual Studio Code
Freemium

Wing 101 and Wing Personal are free; Wing Pro requires a paid license with a free trial.

 Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Debugger, editor and unit testing designed around Python
  • MCP servers give Claude Code access to code analysis, tests and the debugger
  • Extensions for essentially every language and framework
  • Remote development over SSH, in containers and in WSL
  • Full feature set requires a paid Wing Pro license
  • Focused on Python rather than general-purpose editing
  • The shipped build is not open source and collects telemetry by default
  • Its extension marketplace is licensed for Microsoft builds only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Proprietary License: Microsoft product licence
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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