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Lapce vs Visual Studio Code
Both stand on text editors. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source ExtensionLinuxMac+1
Lapce combines code intelligence, remote development, and extension support in a free editor. The listed version is 0.4.2.
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Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
VS Code offers a broad editor toolkit and optional agent workflows across desktop and web. Consider the web environment’s limits and extension permissions when deciding how to use it.
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| Lapce | Visual Studio Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lap.dev | code.visualstudio.com |
| On text editors | #1 of 82 | #5 of 82 |
Lapce: what it does well
- Available for Windows, Linux, and macOS.
- Includes LSP completions, diagnostics, and code actions.
- Supports remote development.
- Has built-in Vim-like modal editing and multiple cursors.
- Plugins can be written in languages that compile to WASI.
What to know first
- The product page displays version 0.4.2.
- Linux x86 and ARM builds are listed as tar.gz downloads.
- Windows portable build is listed for x86.
Visual Studio Code: what it does well
- Free for private or commercial use.
- Marketplace lists more than 80,000 extensions.
- Built-in Git, terminal, debugging and build tasks.
- Settings Sync shares user settings across instances.
- Workspace Trust can prevent automatic code execution.
What to know first
- Starting AI agent work requires a GitHub account.
- The web editor has a limited execution environment.
- Extensions can access files and run processes.
- Microsoft may not provide support services.
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