Code is described as '(formerly known as Scratch) is an advanced text editor built for and bundled with elementary OS. A very intuitive interface keeps complex functionality like Vim emulation, Git and terminal integration accessible but out of the way while' and is a Text Editor in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Code for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Chrome OS and BSD apps. The best Code alternative is Visual Studio Code, which is free. Other great apps like Code are VSCodium, Lite XL, Notepad3 and CudaText.