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Sublime Text vs VS Code

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Sublime Text

Sublime Text Fast, lightweight text editor known for its speed, multiple cursor support, and command palette.

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VS Code

VS Code Free, extensible code editor from Microsoft with a massive extension marketplace and built-in Git support.

Code EditorsFreeOpen Source

Quick Facts

Sublime Text

CompanySublime HQ
Year Launched2008
Pricing ModelPaid
Open SourceNo
CategoryCode Editors
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

VS Code

CompanyMicrosoft
Year Launched2015
Pricing ModelFree
Open SourceYes
CategoryCode Editors
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Key Differences

Pricing

Sublime Text

One-time $99

VS Code

Free

Ecosystem

Sublime Text

Small plugin community

VS Code

Massive extension marketplace

Built-in features

Sublime Text

Minimal, requires plugins

VS Code

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 TextVS 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 CodeSublime 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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