Alternatives to Visual Studio Code

Other reviewed development tools. Each one links to its full review, with what it is good for and what to watch out for.

BrunoOpen sourceOpen-source, Git-native API client that stores collections as plain-text files with no cloud account.DevelopmentSublime TextFree trialFast, cross-platform text and code editor known for multiple selections and Goto Anything.DevelopmentZedOpen sourceOpen-source, GPU-accelerated code editor written in Rust, with multiplayer editing and optional AI.DevelopmentHoppscotchOpen sourceOpen-source API development platform for REST, GraphQL and realtime APIs, in the browser, desktop or CLI.DevelopmentGitHubFreemiumGit hosting and developer platform with pull requests, Actions CI/CD, Issues, Codespaces and Copilot.DevelopmentInsomniaOpen sourceOpen-source API client from Kong for REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSockets and MCP testing.DevelopmentNeovimOpen sourceOpen-source, hyperextensible Vim-based text editor with Lua plugins, LSP and Tree-sitter.DevelopmentGitLabFreemiumDevSecOps platform combining Git hosting, CI/CD, planning and security scanning, with AI agents.DevelopmentIntelliJ IDEAFreemiumJetBrains IDE for Java and Kotlin, with deep Spring support, refactoring, debugging and AI agents.DevelopmentPostmanFreemiumAPI platform for designing, testing, documenting and monitoring APIs, with an AI agent mode.DevelopmentCursorFreemiumAI coding agent and editor from Anysphere, with agents in desktop, CLI, web and cloud.Development· AI-poweredCodebergFreeNon-profit, community-run Git hosting for free and open-source projects, powered by Forgejo.Development