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Identity-aware tunneled reverse proxy with dashboard UI, access control, and WireGuard-based tunnels (alternative to Cloudflare Tunnel, Tailscale).
See how much you could save by switching from VS Code to Pangolin
Average VS Code pricing is ~$15/user/month
5-Year Projected Savings
$0
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VS Code vs Pangolin: Feature Comparison
| Feature | VS Code Paid SaaS | Pangolin Open Source |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Cost | Per-user pricing | Free (hosting only) |
| Data Ownership | ||
| Privacy Control | ||
| Self-Hosted Option | ||
| No Vendor Lock-in | ||
| Source Code Access | ||
| Customizable | Limited | Fully |
| Automatic Updates | Manual | |
| Managed Infrastructure | ||
| Official Support | Community |
Why Switch from VS Code to Pangolin?
Complete Data Ownership
Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access, no data mining, and full compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.
No Per-User Pricing
Pay only for hosting (~$5-20/month), regardless of team size. Add unlimited users without increasing your costs.
Full Customization
Access the source code and customize Pangolin to fit your exact workflow. No feature limitations or paywalls.
No Vendor Lock-in
Export your data anytime. Move between hosting providers freely. Your business isn't dependent on a single vendor.
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