VS Code Pricing in 2026 — All Plans Compared
★ 4.7 (489 reviews)|free
Free
$0
Fully free and open source
Is the Free Tier Enough?
VS Code offers a free tier: Fully free and open source
The free plan works well for individual users and small teams getting started. If you need advanced features, more storage, or team collaboration, you will likely need to upgrade to the Starter or Pro plan. We recommend starting free and upgrading only when you hit a concrete limitation.
Which Plan Should You Pick?
FREE
Best if you are a solo user testing VS Code or need basic functionality without paying.
Price Comparison vs Alternatives
| Plan | VS Code | GitHub | Cursor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Starter | N/A | $4/user/mo (Team) | $20/mo (Pro) |
| Pro | N/A | $21/user/mo (Enterprise) | $40/user/mo (Business) |
| Enterprise | N/A | Custom (Enterprise Server) | Custom pricing |
| Rating | ★ 4.7 | ★ 4.7 | ★ 4.6 |