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Eclipse Theia vs Visual Studio Code
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| Fact | Eclipse Theia | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | EPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 22k | 194k |
| Latest | v1.76.0 | 1.140.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 21 days between releases | about 6 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 42 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 45+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Eclipse Theia replaces Visual Studio Code. Alternatives to Visual Studio Code →
PartialAn IDE and framework that runs VS Code extensions, on the desktop or in a browser.
Eclipse Theia
Eclipse Theia
✓ signed The latest release, v1.76.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Visual Studio Code
✓ signed The latest release, 1.140.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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