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Compare SlickEdit and Visual Studio Code 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
SlickEdit
Star Rating
(19)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Browse all 2 pricing plansVisual 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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that SlickEdit excels in syntax highlighting with a rating of 9.5, providing a rich visual experience that helps developers quickly identify code elements, while Visual Studio Code also offers strong syntax highlighting but is rated slightly lower.
- Users report that Visual Studio Code shines in ease of use with a score of 9.2, making it more accessible for beginners compared to SlickEdit's score of 7.8, which some users find less intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that SlickEdit's extensibility is a standout feature with a score of 9.3, allowing users to customize their environment extensively, whereas Visual Studio Code also offers good extensibility but is often noted for its vast library of extensions that enhance functionality.
- G2 users highlight that Visual Studio Code's collaborative editing features are superior, with a score of 8.6, enabling real-time collaboration, while SlickEdit lacks this functionality, which can be a drawback for teams working together.
- Users on G2 appreciate Visual Studio Code's cross-platform support, scoring 9.2, which allows seamless use across different operating systems, while SlickEdit, although also cross-platform, does not receive the same level of praise for this feature.
- Reviewers mention that SlickEdit's quality of support is rated at 7.9, which some users find lacking compared to Visual Studio Code's higher score of 8.7, indicating a more responsive support system for troubleshooting and assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SlickEdit
No pricing availableVisual Studio Code
No pricing availableFree Trial
SlickEdit
Free Trial is available
Visual Studio Code
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
17
9.3
1,991
Ease of Use
7.8
17
9.2
2,004
Ease of Setup
8.0
5
9.3
402
Ease of Admin
7.7
5
9.0
218
Quality of Support
7.9
12
8.7
1,638
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
5
9.2
188
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
15
9.6
1,925
Features by Category
Coding
Not enough data
9.5
1511
Not enough data
8.9
1504
Not enough data
9.2
1496
Not enough data
9.1
1446
Editing
Not enough data
8.6
1203
Not enough data
9.2
1424
Not enough data
9.0
1425
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
1457
Not enough data
9.2
1404
Not enough data
9.3
1491
Not enough data
8.9
1175
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Not enough data
8.9
87
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SlickEdit and Visual Studio Code are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
SlickEdit has no unique categories
Visual Studio Code has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SlickEdit
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
Computer Software
22.2%
Wireless
16.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Semiconductors
5.6%
Research
5.6%
Other
38.9%
Computer Software
33.9%
Information Technology and Services
25.4%
Program Development
3.0%
Financial Services
2.7%
Internet
2.3%
Other
32.7%
Discussions
SlickEdit has no discussions with answers
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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