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Compare Notepad++ and Visual Studio Code 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Notepad++
Star Rating
(2,402)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Notepad++Visual Studio Code
Star Rating
(2,457)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Visual Studio CodeSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Notepad++ excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.5, making it a favorite for those who want a quick installation process. In contrast, Visual Studio Code, with a score of 9.2, is slightly less straightforward, though still user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that Visual Studio Code shines in syntax highlighting, scoring 9.5 compared to Notepad++'s 9.1. This feature is particularly appreciated by developers who work with multiple programming languages, as it enhances code readability.
- G2 users highlight the extensibility of Visual Studio Code, which scores 9.3, allowing for a wide range of plugins and integrations. Notepad++ scores 8.7 in this area, which may limit users looking for extensive customization options.
- Users on G2 report that collaborative editing is better supported in Visual Studio Code, with a score of 8.6, compared to Notepad++'s 8.0. This makes Visual Studio Code a more suitable choice for teams working on shared projects.
- Reviewers mention that Notepad++ has a strong reputation for find and replace functionality, scoring 9.3, which is slightly better than Visual Studio Code's 9.2. This feature is crucial for users who frequently edit large codebases.
- Users say that Visual Studio Code offers superior cross-system integration, scoring 8.7 compared to Notepad++'s 6.7. This is particularly beneficial for developers who need to work across different environments and tools seamlessly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Notepad++
No pricing availableVisual Studio Code
No pricing availableFree Trial
Notepad++
No trial information availableVisual Studio Code
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
2,036
9.3
1,990
Ease of Use
9.3
2,046
9.2
2,003
Ease of Setup
9.5
367
9.3
401
Ease of Admin
9.2
281
9.0
218
Quality of Support
8.5
1,492
8.7
1,638
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
238
9.2
188
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,973
9.6
1,924
Features by Category
Coding
9.1
1194
9.5
1511
8.3
1161
8.9
1504
9.3
1225
9.2
1496
8.8
1115
9.1
1446
Editing
7.9
939
8.6
1203
8.9
1140
9.2
1423
8.7
1139
9.0
1425
Functionality
8.7
1113
9.3
1456
8.2
1038
9.2
1404
8.5
1090
9.3
1490
8.4
907
8.9
1175
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5.7
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8.9
87
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Notepad++ and Visual Studio Code are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
Notepad++ has no unique categories
Visual Studio Code has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Notepad++
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Visual Studio Code
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
29.1%
Computer Software
23.3%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Internet
2.4%
Financial Services
2.1%
Other
40.3%
Computer Software
33.8%
Information Technology and Services
25.4%
Program Development
3.0%
Financial Services
2.7%
Internet
2.3%
Other
32.7%
Discussions
How do I close multiple windows at the same time instead of just individually clicking the cross
3 Comments
SP
There is an icon(5th one) for close all option,just below the Menu bar Read more
How do I use Notepad?
3 Comments
YS
It's a free download. It opens with a blank document. Multiple docs can be opened in tabs.
Save documents when you are done.Read more
How do i save automatically?
2 Comments
RR
When we work on any page than it already saved , because if tab closed automatically than if you open again then you get your data where you working.Read more
Is Visual Studio code an IDE?
10 Comments
YS
Visual Studio Code is a code editor, not a full-fledged integrated development environment (IDE). Free to Use Beginner Friendly.Read more
What is Visual Studio Code used for?
8 Comments
VS
Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is a free, open-source code editor developed by Microsoft. You can do any type of programming and scripting tasks easily on VS...Read more
Why is Visual Studio code so popular?
6 Comments
YS
Easy To use.
Beginner Friendly.
Many Extension to ease our Work.
The user-interface is Easy and has Many customization.Read more
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