Reviews for VSCodium
Login to ReviewFinley Anderson
Apr 12, 2026Disappointing Experience with VSCodium
While I appreciate the open-source, telemetry-free mission of VSCodium, my experience has been frustrating. The core editor is fine, but the hassle of managing extensions is a deal-breaker. Many popular VS Code extensions are unavailable in the open-source marketplace, and manually installing .vsix files is cumbersome. It lacks the polished, seamless experience I was hoping for as a drop-in replacement.
Sophia Lopez
Apr 09, 2026A privacy promise that comes with frustrating compromises
While I appreciate the removal of telemetry and tracking, VSCodium feels like a second-class citizen compared to VS Code. Extension compatibility issues pop up frequently, and I've had weird glitches with the debugger that just don't happen in the official version. The setup for some languages and tools is needlessly complicated compared to the seamless experience in VS Code.
Alex Thomas
Apr 09, 2026Great if you value privacy, but extension setup can be a hassle
I appreciate that VSCodium strips out all the Microsoft telemetry, giving me a clean, open-source editor that feels just like VS Code for coding and debugging. However, I've run into frustrating issues with some extensions from the marketplace not installing correctly or requiring manual workarounds, which breaks my workflow. It's definitely powerful and free, but the extra maintenance compared to the official build is a noticeable downside.
Morgan Thomas
Apr 09, 2026An Excellent, Privacy-Respecting Alternative
As a developer who wanted a clean, open-source alternative to VS Code, VSCodium has been fantastic. I can get all the functionality and extensions I need for my daily JavaScript and Python work, but with the peace of mind that no telemetry is being sent to Microsoft. It's the same, lightning-fast, and customizable editor I'm used to, but now it respects my privacy. Installation and syncing my settings were effortless, making the switch completely painless.
Avery Allen
Apr 06, 2026A Privacy-Focused Alternative with Some Quirks
I really appreciate VSCodium's commitment to being a fully open-source, telemetry-free version of VS Code—it's exactly what I wanted for my privacy-conscious projects. The core features like debugging and extensions work just as well, and the customization options are fantastic. However, I've run into occasional issues with some extensions not being fully compatible or automatically updated, which can disrupt my workflow and require extra troubleshooting that I didn't have with the official build.
Liam White
Apr 06, 2026Great Privacy, But Extensions Can Be Frustrating
I love that VSCodium gives me all the core VS Code functionality without Microsoft's telemetry - it feels great to have that privacy assurance. The debugging and customization work exactly as expected, and performance is just as snappy. However, installing extensions is noticeably more cumbersome than in the official build, and I've run into compatibility issues with a few marketplace items that weren't designed with open-source builds in mind.
Morgan Walker
Apr 03, 2026A Privacy-Focused Powerhouse
As a developer who values both functionality and privacy, VSCodium has been a perfect fit. It offers all the powerful features of VS Code—like its excellent debugging and extensive extension library—without any of the telemetry concerns. The setup was straightforward, and it runs just as smoothly as the official build. It's become my daily driver for all kinds of projects.
Marcus Davis
Apr 02, 2026Finally, a Truly Private and Open-Source VS Code Alternative
As a developer who is deeply concerned about privacy but loves the features of VS Code, VSCodium is a dream come true. It has all the functionality I need for my development work—powerful debugging, superb Git integration, and fantastic extension support—but without phoning home to Microsoft. The switch was seamless; it feels exactly like VS Code, just without the telemetry. I can work knowing my data and my habits stay private.
Sophia Jackson
Mar 31, 2026A clean, privacy-focused alternative to VS Code
I switched to VSCodium after growing tired of Microsoft's telemetry in VS Code. It runs flawlessly on my Linux machine, with all the same extensions, themes, and debugging tools I rely on. It feels great to have a fully-featured editor that respects my privacy without any compromises.
Casey Thomas
Mar 29, 2026A privacy-respecting powerhouse for daily development
As a developer who values both functionality and privacy, VSCodium has been an excellent daily driver. It offers all the powerful features I loved from VS Code, like the integrated terminal and vast extension marketplace, but without the telemetry overhead. The installation was straightforward, and it feels just as responsive and reliable as its counterpart. It’s refreshing to use a tool that respects user data while delivering a top-tier editing experience.
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VSCodium is an open source alternative to Microsoft Visual Studio Code editor. It is based on the same codebase as …
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