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Visual Studio Code

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Edit JavaScript and TypeScript for freelance or commercial projects.

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What you can use it for

Edit JavaScript and TypeScript for freelance or commercial projects.

  • Core source editing is free for commercial projects.
  • Extensions support language tooling and local development workflows.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes

Build full-stack web applications, run intelligent IntelliSense code completion and execute linting with Visual Studio Code instead of paying recurring commercial licenses for WebStorm.

Before you switch

WebStorm is already free for non-commercial use. This comparison covers paid commercial development. JetBrains inspections, refactoring and integrated tools are not identical; extensions need setup and AI services can have quotas or charges. Microsoft’s distributed editor has its own licence.

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