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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

13 months

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Users consistently praise Visual Studio Code for its lightweight performance and extensive customization options, which allow for a tailored coding experience across various programming languages. The built-in Git integration and IntelliSense features enhance productivity, making it a preferred choice for many developers. However, some users note that performance can decline when too many extensions are installed.

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Akash K.
AK
Freelancer | CSE Undergrad
Design
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best Coding Companion"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

What I appreciate most about VS Code is its simplicity and ease of use. Unlike some other IDEs that can feel heavy, VS Code remains lightweight while still offering all the features I need. I primarily use it for C++ and Python development, and the available extensions, such as auto-complete and error highlighting, are especially helpful. The interface is also clean and minimal, which helps me stay focused and avoid distractions while coding.

I use it almost every day for C++ and Python assignments, freelancing and it integrates easily with GitHub and other tools I need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Honestly, there isn’t much I dislike about it, though I did find the setup process a bit challenging as a beginner. Getting the correct extensions installed and configuring all the settings took some time, and I ended up watching a few tutorials before everything was fully ready. Aside from that, it works very well, but I do think the initial setup could be made easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Lightning-Fast, Versatile, and Packed with Powerful Extensions"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is lightweight and starts quickly, even with multiple projects open. The extension ecosystem is extremely strong - automation frameworks, linters, debuggers, everything integrates smoothly. IntelliSense and auto-formatting help reduce basic mistakes while writing test scripts or utilities. Built-in Git support makes it easy to review changes, resolve conflicts, and commit without switching tools. Debugging across multiple languages (JavaScript, Python, Java, etc.) works well for test automation and troubleshooting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Installing too many extensions can slow down performance over time. Some extensions conflict with each other and require manual tuning. After updates, certain extensions occasionally break or behave differently. For very large repositories, memory usage can spike Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Murugesh P.
MP
Sr.Systems engineer
Computer & Network Security
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful VS Code Editor That Streamlines Secure Web Development"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

VS Code has made our web development easier and more secure, especially for scripting and automation. It feels like a very powerful editor, and it helps us work more smoothly overall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

1) It’s slow during startup, likely because I have many extensions installed. 2) It uses too much memory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Efficient, lightweight and fully customisable-the ultimate code editor"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

What I like, best about visual studio code is its age of use and the fact that it’s lightweight, but full of features that may coding past and more efficient, it’s highly customisable and integrate seamlessly with tools like great and various extensions, the ease of implementation and frequency of use a high because it’s quick to set up and work smo othly, even on large projects while it’s not a fully featured IDE out of the box, it’s still versatile and powerful enough for most development needs. However, many advanced features require extensions and customer support can be hard to get compared to other platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

One downside of visual studio code is that while it’s a powerful code editor, it’s not a full IDE by default, so you may need to install additional extensions to access some advanced features. Some developers may find the initial set up for integration with other tools, a bit tedious. The lack of official customer support can also be a downside compare to other platforms as you are mostly relying on community forums for help. Additionally, while it’s highly customisable, it may require more time and effort to tailor it to specific workflows, which might not be ideal for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AM
Consultant
Consulting
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Visual Studio Code Review"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Vs code has been the go to code editor for years now it is the best with the best features. The support for multiple languages and extensions makes it really helpful for development and analysis needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The platform can have better performance in lower variants of laptop and better optimisation with ai tools but overall no issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anson  D.
AD
Software Test Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Lightweight, Fast, and Powerful—VS Code Makes Coding and Debugging Easy"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

What I enjoy most in Visual Studio Code is its lightness and speed, considering it still has powerful features. It supports a lot of languages, and the extensions are good; it also makes coding, debugging, and editing of files quite easy in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Sometimes, it consumes more memory, especially with several extensions installed. Additionally, setting up the right extensions for a project may involve some trial and error for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
UF
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Fast, Customizable, and Perfect for Productive Development"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

VS Code is fast, lightweight, and highly customizable. The extension ecosystem (especially for Python), built-in Git integration, and strong debugging features make daily development smoother and more productive. I also like the clean UI, IntelliSense, and how well it works across different projects and environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The main downside is that extension management can get messy over time—some updates may cause occasional conflicts or slowdowns. The settings and customization options can also feel overwhelming for new users, and it sometimes takes time to fine-tune the setup for a specific workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful, Lightweight, and Extensible: VS Code Supercharges Development"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is a powerful yet lightweight code editor. Its extension ecosystem is outstanding: with thousands of extensions available, it can adapt to almost any workflow or programming language. The integrated terminal, Git support, IntelliSense, and built-in debugging tools help it feel like a complete development environment. AI-powered extensions like GitHub Copilot and Kilo Code also integrate seamlessly and can significantly boost productivity. It’s free, open source, and cross-platform, which makes it accessible to everyone. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The main downside is that VS Code can start to feel heavy and slow when you install too many extensions, since it can consume a lot of RAM and CPU. With very large monorepo projects or more complex workspaces, the performance can degrade in a noticeable way. Also, while the settings and configuration system is flexible, it can be overwhelming for beginners because there are so many options, split between user and workspace settings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AA
Product Management
Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Visual Studio Code The Best Code Editor Review"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Vs code is one of the best code editors, it is really easy to use for development needs and supports all of the languages making it easy to work on large projects. The plugins are amazing and makes work much easier, the live server feature makes testing and designing websites fun, integrates well with latest AI tools and makes it great for deployments as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The product sometimes has compatibility issues which takes a lot of time to solve and require installations of different things individually for projects. No Major issues it's an amazing software for coding Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DIVYESH H.
DH
Pharmacy Assitant
Pharmaceuticals
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Lightweight, Fast, and Flexible—VS Code Supercharges Daily Development"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code is lightweight, quick, and simple to use. Numerous languages and frameworks are supported, and customization is made simple with extensions. Daily development work is accelerated by features like Git integration, debugging, and IntelliSense. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

It might get slower and more difficult to control when several extensions are added. Certain sophisticated features rely significantly on third-party extensions, which might differ in quality and need additional configuration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

13 months

Average Discount

19%

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