Is code-server free?

[simonjcarr]

The repository contains an MIT Licence, which I think means I can use the software without charge including reselling my own software that includes code-server, as long as I include the licence.

When I visit the coder website ( https://coder.com/pricing ), it says that a self-hosted version of code-server is $35 per month per user and there is no mention of a community edition.

Which is correct?

[nooobcoder]

@simonjcarr do not compare code-server with coder. Both of them are very different in use case. Coder is an enterprise workspace solution for coders to provide environments to people in an organisation on demand whereas code-server is different. @jsjoeio please have an insight on the licensing part. Being not a part / moderator of this project can't say much about it, but i can explain the difference between the two @simonjcarr

[bpmct]

Thanks @nooobcoder for the response! code-server is totally free and under the MIT License. Coder is our commercial product for developer teams with additional features (user-management, multiple workspaces, etc) is what is discussed on the pricing page.

We'll be sure to add more details on that pricing page to make sure the difference is clear. Some more details on the comparison can be seen here: https://coder.com/docs/comparison

[tmikaeld]

I fell into this trap, please make the difference clear at the top of the repo readme so devs don't start dismissing it due to high cost.

[im-coder-lg]

We can do it like this: #3102 (comment)

Originally done by @tmikaeld, great job, but I requested a small change that can make users realise that Coder is developed by Coder org for enterprises, whereas code-server, again developed by Coder, is free and is for a single user(or a group if they are collaborating on a secret project.

[bpmct]

I'm a huge fan of this idea. Would you be able to submit a pull request for this or would you like help? Want to make sure you get credit for this.

Then we can review the copy in the code review and get feedback from the maintainers :)

[im-coder-lg]

Not with my laptop yet but will submit the PR by Sunday your time!(Monday in the Eastern Hemisphere)

[im-coder-lg]

Maybe sooner too, I can use the online GH client.

[im-coder-lg]

Done, #4419 people! Please mention me if there is any correction, I will correct it as soon as I can.

[tmikaeld]

🔔 Code Server is the free and open source single-user variant of Coder, an Enterprise developer workspace platform.

Can be as simple as that.

[im-coder-lg]

But a small change is needed. Here:

single-user variant of Coder, an Enterprise developer workspace platform.

I recommend changing an up there, to our since Coder created code-server(the free, libre version) and Coder(Enterprise Developer Workspace for companies)

[im-coder-lg]

Please do that, looping this comment there.

[bpmct]

(also shared above)

I'm a huge fan of this idea. Would you be able to submit a pull request for this or would you like help? Want to make sure you get credit for this.

Then we can review the copy in the code review and get feedback from the maintainers :)

[tmikaeld]

Only one problem, adding it at the bottom will be just as bad as not having it at all.
Developers don't read that far when scanning for what the project is, it should be at the top.

[im-coder-lg]

@tmikaeld done, visit this: 9761491