# Replit vs Visual Studio Code

| Attribute | Replit | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 63.7 (62% (medium)) | 61.4 (67% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 1 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 189,621 |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Replit is a browser-based IDE and full-stack hosting platform featuring AI-powered code generation, built-in database, authentication, and deployment infrastructure. It enables developers of all skill levels to build web apps, mobile applications, and other projects through natural language instructions or traditional coding. | A multi-platform code editor combining traditional editing, debugging, and terminal capabilities with built-in AI agents that research, modify code, run commands, and iterate toward task completion. |
| features.capabilities | `{"type":"cloud_ide","builtin_ai":"native","deployment":"browser","open_source":"closed","base_platform":"original","extensibility":"marketplace","pricing_model":"subscription","language_scope":"polyglot"}` | `{"type":"full_ide","lsp_dap":true,"builtin_ai":"native","deployment":"both","os_support":"Windows, macOS, Linux","remote_dev":true,"open_source":"open_core","base_platform":"original","extensibility":"marketplace","pricing_model":"free","language_scope":"polyglot","git_integration":true,"code_intelligence":"ide_grade","integrated_debugger":true}` |
| integrations.count | 100 | 7 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Notion"},{"name":"Google Gemini"},{"name":"Coinbase Developer Platform"}]` | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"GitHub Actions"},{"name":"GitHub Copilot"},{"name":"Azure Pipelines"},{"name":"GitLab CI"},{"name":"Azure DevOps"},{"name":"MCP servers"}]` |
| language.primary | - | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | - | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free","features":["Free daily Agent credits","Built-in database for full-stack apps","Create slides, videos, animations","Publish up to 1 project","Publish private or password-protected deployments"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For exploring what's possible","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"daily_agent_credits":"limited","publishable_projects":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Replit Core","summary":"$20/month billed annually (save 20%), or $25/month","features":["Everything in Starter","$25 of monthly credits","Invite up to 5 collaborators","Work in parallel with up to 2 agents","Publish projects in any region","Unlimited workspaces","Remove 'Made with Replit' badge","Replit AI Integrations"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":25,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD","commitment":"annual"}],"description":"For personal projects and simple apps","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"collaborators":"5","monthly_credits":"25","parallel_agents":"2"}},{"free":false,"name":"Replit Pro","summary":"$95/month billed annually (save 5%), or $100/month","features":["Everything in Core","$100 monthly credits","Invite up to 15 collaborators","Invite up to 50 viewers","Work in parallel with up to 10 agents","Access to the most powerful models","Database rollbacks for up to 28 days","Premium support"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":95,"period":"month","currency":"USD","commitment":"annual"}],"description":"For commercial and professional builds","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"viewers":"50","collaborators":"15","monthly_credits":"100","parallel_agents":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing. Contact sales.","features":["Everything in Pro","Custom seat limits","SSO / SAML","Advanced privacy controls","Design system support","Data warehouse connections","Custom groups","Dedicated support","Single-tenant environments","Region selection","Static outbound IPs","VPC peering"],"description":"For enterprise-grade security and controls","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From free tier to $95/month (Pro, billed annually). Enterprise custom pricing. 20% discount available on annual billing for Core plan.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://replit.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T23:07:01.366Z","startingPrice":{"amount":20,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"free","summary":"Free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://code.visualstudio.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T16:40:57.497Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 6 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.135.0","date":"2026-08-26T16:52:46Z","type":"stable","version":"1.135.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.134.0","date":"2026-08-19T09:08:11Z","type":"stable","version":"1.134.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.133.0","date":"2026-08-12T09:41:17Z","type":"stable","version":"1.133.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.132.1","date":"2026-08-11T22:23:22Z","type":"stable","version":"1.132.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.132.0","date":"2026-08-05T09:49:29Z","type":"stable","version":"1.132.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.131.0","date":"2026-07-29T14:07:58Z","type":"stable","version":"1.131.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.130.0","date":"2026-07-22T17:39:17Z","type":"stable","version":"1.130.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.129.1","date":"2026-07-17T21:32:58Z","type":"stable","version":"1.129.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.129.0","date":"2026-07-15T22:13:23Z","type":"stable","version":"1.129.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.128.1","date":"2026-07-14T20:48:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.128.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.128.0","date":"2026-07-08T08:25:25Z","type":"stable","version":"1.128.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.127.0","date":"2026-07-01T09:32:59Z","type":"stable","version":"1.127.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.126.0","date":"2026-06-24T12:49:34Z","type":"stable","version":"1.126.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.125.0","date":"2026-06-17T14:59:29Z","type":"stable","version":"1.125.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.124.2","date":"2026-06-12T05:06:56Z","type":"stable","version":"1.124.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.124.0","date":"2026-06-10T13:39:34Z","type":"stable","version":"1.124.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.123.2","date":"2026-06-10T09:39:44Z","type":"stable","version":"1.123.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.123.1","date":"2026-06-10T09:38:39Z","type":"stable","version":"1.123.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.123.0","date":"2026-06-05T08:50:41Z","type":"stable","version":"1.123.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.122.1","date":"2026-05-29T12:53:58Z","type":"stable","version":"1.122.1"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | - | 7.4 |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40theia%2Fvscode-builtin-javascript&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (IDEs & Code Editors)

| Capability | Replit | Visual Studio Code |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Type | Cloud IDE / CDE | Full IDE |
| Language scope | Polyglot | Polyglot |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Browser | Both |
| **Platform support** |  |  |
| OS support | - | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Base platform | Original | Original |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Extensibility | Extension marketplace | Extension marketplace |
| **DX** |  |  |
| LSP / DAP support | - | ✓ |
| Remote / dev-containers | - | ✓ |
| Integrated debugger / profiler | - | ✓ |
| Code intelligence depth | - | IDE-grade |
| Built-in git integration | - | ✓ |
| **AI** |  |  |
| Built-in AI | Native | Native |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Openness | Closed | Open-core |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Per-seat subscription | Free |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:07:17.311Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*