VS Code Pricing in 2026

Complete breakdown of VS Code pricing plans, features, and value.

Last updated: February 2026

Pricing Overview

Free / $10/month (Copilot)

Starting Price

✅

Free Tier

Free (Copilot $10/month separately)

Pricing Model

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Team Size: 5 users

150100+

Billing Cycle

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Your Estimate

$60/month

$720/year

You save $180/year with annual billing!

PlanPro

Users5

Per user$12/mo

Included in Pro:

✓All features
✓Priority support

* Prices may vary. Check official website for current pricing.

Features Included

AI Code CompletionVia Copilot extension

AI ChatVia Copilot Chat extension

Built-in Terminal✅

Git Integration✅

Debugger✅

Extensions40,000+

Remote Development✅

Multi-cursor Editing✅

IntelliSense✅

ThemesThousands

Live Share✅

Free✅

Is VS Code Worth It?

✅ Worth It If...

• Completely free and open-source
• Massive extension marketplace (40,000+)
• Excellent performance and stability
• Built-in Git, terminal, and debugger
• Remote development support (SSH, containers, WSL)
• Universal language support via extensions

❌ Not Worth It If...

• AI features require separate extensions (Copilot)
• Can become slow with too many extensions
• Electron-based (higher memory usage)
• No native AI chat integrated in editor
• Configuration can be complex

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