Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Pricing
- Free — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Mac, Windows, Linux
- Best for
- Developers, Everyone
- Editor rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Redmond, WA, USA
What is Visual Studio Code?
Visual Studio Code is a code editors tool from Microsoft. VS Code is a free, extensible code editor with a vast extension marketplace.
Visual Studio Code uses free pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, everyone and runs on Mac, Windows, Linux.
Standout strengths include free and open source, massive extension ecosystem, fast and cross-platform. Worth weighing: can get heavy with extensions, electron memory use.
Visual Studio Code pricing
Pros
- Free and open source
- Massive extension ecosystem
- Fast and cross-platform
Cons
- Can get heavy with extensions
- Electron memory use
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Frequently asked questions
What is Visual Studio Code?
VS Code is a free, extensible code editor with a vast extension marketplace.
How much does Visual Studio Code cost?
Visual Studio Code is free-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Visual Studio Code have a free trial?
Visual Studio Code offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Visual Studio Code support?
Visual Studio Code is available on Mac, Windows, Linux.