GitpodStart development workspaces from Git repositories with preconfigured environments.
Free open-source self-hosted edition or 50 free cloud workspace hours/month.
Developer tools
code-server
Free softwareOpen sourceBrowser
Edit code in a browser using VS Code running on a machine you control.
What you can use it for
Edit code in a browser using VS Code running on a machine you control.
- Full VS Code experience in the browser with full terminal, extensions, and git tooling.
- Host on your own home lab or inexpensive VPS with unlimited hours and memory.
- Consistent development environment accessible from iPad, Chromebook, or remote desktop.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes
Self-hosted web-based IDE providing complete code editing, terminal access, and extension environments on your own compute without monthly subscription tiers.
Before you switch
Requires your own server or VPS host to run the container and handle HTTPS reverse proxying.
Alternatives to these paid apps
Each comparison covers the workflow described above, rather than every paid feature.
More for the same workflow
See alternatives →Gitpod