Helix vs Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS)
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Helix
231
59.5
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|
Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS)
5
94.9
=
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 59.5 | 94.9 (best) |
| Release freshness | 0.0 | 94.0 (best) |
| Adoption signals | 77.8 | 88.1 (best) |
| Release freshness |
Stale: 475 days without a release
|
Updated 50 days ago
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| Latest version | 25.07.1 · 2025-07-18 | 1.138.0 · 2026-09-16 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | - | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Helix
#231 overall · #9 in category
59.5/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +0.0 0.0 × 35%
- Adoption signals +19.4 77.8 × 25%
Rank receipt: Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS)
#5 overall · #1 in category
94.9/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +32.9 94.0 × 35%
- Adoption signals +22.0 88.1 × 25%
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