Sublime Text vs VS Code
Sublime Text Fast, lightweight text editor known for its speed, multiple cursor support, and command palette.
Quick Facts
Sublime Text
VS Code
Key Differences
Pricing
One-time $99
Free
Ecosystem
Small plugin community
Massive extension marketplace
Built-in features
Minimal, requires plugins
Batteries included
Pricing
Sublime Text
Paid
Standard: Custom/monthly per seat
Enterprise: Custom/annual per seat
VS Code
Free
Free: $0/one-time
Why People Switch
Sublime Text → VS Code
VS Code's extension ecosystem won me over
Free vs paid was the final push
Better integrated debugging and Git support
Larger community means better documentation
VS Code → Sublime Text
Sublime is still faster for quick edits
Sublime's multi-cursor is still the best
Less memory overhead for quick tasks
Based on publicly available community discussions and migration patterns.
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