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Visual Studio Code

by Microsoft · Redmond, United States · Since 2015

Free code editor.

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Starting price
Free
Free trial / plan
Always free
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.6
transparency & India fit

What is Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is developer tools & apis from Microsoft, based in Redmond, United States and has been building software since 2015. Free code editor.

Developer tools range from editors and API clients to testing platforms, backend-as-a-service and AI coding assistants. Several category leaders are Indian-built, including Postman, BrowserStack, Hasura and Appsmith.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

  • +Free trial available
  • +Developer API documented on the official site

What to watch out for

  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Visual Studio Code features

As listed on Visual Studio Code's official website.

  • Python
  • Stripe
  • C/C++
  • Jupyter
  • GitLens
  • C# Dev Kit
  • MongoDB
  • GitHub Copilot for Azure
  • Remote Development
  • Integrated terminal
  • Run code
  • Version control

Visual Studio Code pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How Visual Studio Code charges. Visual Studio Code is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on code.visualstudio.com.

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Specifications

Category
Developer tools & APIs
Vendor
Microsoft
Headquarters
Redmond, United States
Founded
2015
Pricing model
Free
Starting price
Free
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Visual Studio Code — frequently asked questions

What is Visual Studio Code?+

Visual Studio Code is developer tools & apis by Microsoft. Free code editor.

How much does Visual Studio Code cost?+

Visual Studio Code is free to use.

Does Visual Studio Code offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Visual Studio Code offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Visual Studio Code made in India?+

No. Visual Studio Code is developed by Microsoft in Redmond, United States.

Who is Visual Studio Code best suited for?+

Visual Studio Code suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis.

What are the best alternatives to Visual Studio Code?+

Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Visual Studio Code deployed?+

Visual Studio Code is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Microsoft

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