While attempting to sign up for Replit, I encountered an issue where the platform required a subscription fee. This was surprising, as I was under the impression that Replit offers a free tier for basic coding and project collaboration. However, I was unable to proceed without opting for a paid plan.
This raises the question of accessibility for beginners or students who rely on free platforms for learning and development. As an alternative, I considered switching to Visual Studio Code (VS Code), which is a free and open-source editor