which code editor is better than vs code in 2025?

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what do u think which code editor is better than vs code.... i want to do coding but not by installing it on the desktop....if u have any suggestions about a web code editor then plz tell me

[Ash456rt]

GitHub Codespaces is the best web-based code editor - it's essentially VS Code in your browser with a full cloud environment.

Other great options:

Replit (simple, all-in-one)

StackBlitz (fast, VS Code-like)

Gitpod (professional, cloud-based)

GitHub Codespaces is most powerful since it gives you a full dev container.

[Frotam]

i think cursor can be good but asks for premium after some time

[adriel03-dp]

If you don’t want to install VS Code, try vscode.dev
it’s literally VS Code in your browser. You can open GitHub repos, edit files, and it feels almost the same as the desktop version.

If you’re doing web stuff like React or Node, StackBlitz and CodeSandbox are both great. They boot up super fast and let you run full projects right in the browser.

For quick front end experiments, CodePen is still solid, but it’s more for smaller demos than full apps.

Personally, I’d go with vscode.dev for everyday coding. It’s clean, fast, and doesn’t need any setup.

[FedeCodeLab]

I still think VS Code is one of the best overall, but if you don’t want to install anything locally, there are some great web-based alternatives:

• StackBlitz – lets you run full Node.js and Next.js projects directly in the browser.
• CodeSandbox – perfect for React, TypeScript, and quick prototypes.
• Gitpod – basically VS Code in the browser, connected to your GitHub repos.
• Cursor – another strong option: it’s cloud-based, good for collaborative work and coding online without setup.

All of them are solid options depending on what you need. Personally, I’d go with StackBlitz if you want something closest to a real local dev setup.

[amansingh66]

No single code editor is definitively "better" than VS Code in 2025, as the best choice depends on individual needs like speed, specific programming language support, and desired features. Sublime Text is often cited for its superior speed and responsiveness, making it ideal for lightweight tasks, while IDEs like INTELLIJ IDEA and PyCharm offer powerful, feature-rich environments for specific languages. For AI-assisted coding, editors like cursor integrate AI natively, and options like ZED are praised for their speed and efficiency.

[TKakashi]

Best editor in my opinion is vs code
and products JetBrains

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[ronnin01]

I think this is you choice and what you feel. Try another editor like, atom, sublime or more deeper configuration like vim/nvim, but it really depends on what you do or what is your tech stack.

[krish2248]

My take after using a few

GitHub Codespaces :
This is the closest thing to “VS Code, but online and actually serious.”
You get the full VS Code experience (extensions, terminal, devcontainers) without installing anything locally. For backend, ML experiments, or repo-based work, this is honestly the cleanest solution. If you already live on GitHub, this feels natural.

Replit :
Replit shines for speed and convenience. You open a browser, write code, hit run — done.
Great for quick prototypes, scripts, Python, ML demos, or teaching. It’s not as powerful as Codespaces for large systems, but for rapid iteration it’s very hard to beat.

CodeSandbox :
If you’re doing frontend (React, TypeScript, Next.js), this one can feel better than local VS Code. Hot reload is fast, setup is near zero, and sharing work is effortless. For UI-heavy projects, this is a solid choice.

StackBlitz :
What makes StackBlitz special is that it runs Node in the browser (WebContainers).
That means crazy fast startup and no server latency. For frontend + lightweight backend experiments, it’s extremely impressive.

[fahmiauliarahman]

Currently i am moving to nvim (lazyvim) from Jetbrains. it was really great for me because i already using the vim for several months. but if you want a stable one i think VS code is a great option, or Jetbrains for IDE