Free, open-source code editor by Microsoft with rich extension ecosystem.
VS Code is a developer tools platform founded in 2015 with a hiltonsoftware Score of 88/100. VS Code pricing starts at Free/month with a free plan available. VS Code serves 14M+ users and competes with GitHub, GitLab, and Vercel in the developer tools market. Key VS Code features include IntelliSense, Debugger, and Git integration. hiltonsoftware.co rates VS Code 4.9/5 based on user ratings (40%), feature depth (25%), value for money (20%), market presence (10%), and growth trajectory (5%).
Every developer needing a fast, extensible code editor.
Reviewed by Sarah Mitchell, Cloud & Developer Tools Editor. Last updated: March 2026. Pricing verified. Methodology