Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web

Visual Studio Code for the Web runs the VS Code editor in the browser, with no install, so you can read and edit source code from anywhere.

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Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web is a developer tools perk from Microsoft, offering a free plan (in the browser, no install), with no funding required.

Value: Free plan
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web

Visual Studio Code for the Web provides a free, zero-install Visual Studio Code experience running entirely in the browser. Because it runs in the browser, the terminal and debugger are not available, and only a subset of extensions works.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Developers

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free to use, no end date stated on the page.
Other requirements: The terminal and debugger are not available, and only a subset of extensions works in the browser.

How to claim

How to apply for Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web

Steps to apply

1Open vscode.dev in a browser.
2No install is needed.

Good to know: Read on code.visualstudio.com/docs/editor/vscode-web on October 28, 2026.

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- Your Startup has not already received more than a total of $10,000 in free Azure.
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Questions

Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web: common questions

Is Microsoft free?

Yes, Microsoft can be used for free. Free plan (in the browser, no install). As stated on Microsoft's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web?

Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web is open to any startup, with no funding required. The terminal and debugger are not available, and only a subset of extensions works in the browser.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web?

No. Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web?

Open vscode.dev in a browser. No install is needed.

How long do I have to use Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web, and does it expire?

Free to use, no end date stated on the page.

Is Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web available outside the US?

Microsoft Visual Studio Code for the Web is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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