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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 design and extensive extension marketplace, which allows for significant customization and flexibility in coding workflows. The built-in Git support and IntelliSense features enhance productivity, making it a preferred choice for developers. However, many note that performance can decline when too many extensions are installed.

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K Karthik  B.
KB
Business Analyst (Data & Strategy)
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Lightweight, Versatile Coding Tool with Room for More Features"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I like that Visual Studio Code is lightweight, which makes it easy to use without taking up too much RAM space, especially compared to other tools like PyCharm. It helps me tremendously in developing MCP (Model Context Protocol). I also appreciate the MCP Marketplace, which is a great resource and supports my development work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

1. It should have more agentic solutions similar to Claude code. 2. It should be easier to deploy or commit through the Visual Studio Code interface. 3. It would be very helpful if a team can have the same Visual Studio Code workspace. 4. The initial setup was pretty straightforward, but not as easy as Claude code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RY
AI Trainer Specialist
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"LigLightweight, Powerful, and Highly Customizable Codeht, Flexible, and Feature-Rich"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I like best about Visual Studio Code is its lightweight performance and flexibility. It starts very fast compared to traditional IDEs, and I can customize it easily using extensions. I especially like features such as IntelliSense, built-in Git integration, debugging support, and the wide marketplace of extensions that help me work with different technologies like .NET, Angular, and AWS. It improves my productivity because I can manage coding, version control, and debugging all in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

One thing I dislike about Visual Studio Code is that it depends heavily on extensions for many advanced features. Sometimes managing multiple extensions can slow down performance or cause conflicts. Also, compared to full IDEs like Visual Studio, it has limited built-in features for large enterprise projects, so additional setup is often required. However, overall its flexibility still makes it very useful for my daily development work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

The code editor is really useful for development and code management. It supports all the coding languages making it easy to use it for different projects and manage pipelines from one code editor. Easy to use code editor with amazing extensions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

This code editor has lag issues when running large edits and pipelines even after many years of updates. Also it doesn’t have many premium features in the basic version and is expensive to get the premium Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Himanshu J.
HJ
Senior Fullstack Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Indispensable for AI-Enabled Programming"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I really like the various plugins that Visual Studio Code provides. The configurability it offers is great because everything can be configured as per your preferences. The initial setup was quite handy and not difficult to understand, which I really like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Sometimes, the amount of information that Visual Studio Code has is a little cluttered. There are preferences that can be modified to fix this, but that's an extra effort. Also, window management and tab management could be better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mihir S.
MS
SDET
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Versatile Tool with Great Extensions & Ease of Use"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I love using Visual Studio Code for coding, especially because of the great extensions and the easy UI. The easy shortcuts are a big plus for me. I find the Copilot extension really helpful for AI assistance while coding, and I also use Git extensions, which make it easy to push code to my repo. The initial setup is very easy, thanks to the well-written documentation with all the necessary instructions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Sometimes Visual Studio Code stops responding and the extensions don't auto-update, which can be frustrating. It should also add more validations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Riyansh S.
RS
Campus Ambassador
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Lightning-Fast, User-Friendly, and Packed with Powerful Extensions"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I like VS Code because it's very light and fast also very user friendly. Vs code has a lot of extension that makes coding easy and clean code. The interface is so clean and friendly you will loved it. It also supports git so that you can update your code at same time. And it feels smooth even with large files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

The only thing i dislike about VS Code is there settings, it feels so confusing for new users and it also need some extra plugins for basic features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Óscar O.
ÓO
Adjunct Professor
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"VS Code: Simple, Flexible, and Powered by an Excellent Plugin Ecosystem"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

VS Code is my primary IDE for everything from development to taking notes in Markdown and Dot, as I consistently return to it for its simplicity despite trying other alternatives. I find that its extensive plugin ecosystem allows me to keep my entire workflow in one place without adding unnecessary complexity. Also the community and the youtube dedicated channel help to be always updated with its develpment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Honestly, there’s nothing I dislike about VS Code; it’s my IDE of choice because I can do everything through plugins, from development to taking notes in Markdown and Dot, while it always remains simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ajit Kumar  P.
AP
Frontend Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Visual Studio Code – A Developer’s Everyday Companion"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

What I like best about Visual Studio Code is how effortlessly it adapts to the way I work. It feels lightweight when I just need a quick editor, but the moment I dive into serious projects, the extensions and built-in features step up and make coding smoother. I especially love the IntelliSense and auto-suggestions—they save me from silly errors and speed up my workflow. The built-in Git integration is another lifesaver; I don’t have to juggle between multiple tools. It feels like everything I need is just a click away, yet it never overwhelms me Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

What I dislike about Visual Studio Code is that sometimes it feels a bit heavy when too many extensions are installed. It starts off fast and lightweight, but after a while, the load time and performance can dip, which can be frustrating in the middle of work. Another small thing is that with so many extensions available, it’s easy to get lost choosing the right ones—you can spend more time tweaking your setup than actually coding. It’s not a dealbreaker, but I do wish it stayed just as snappy no matter how much I customize it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stephen John R.
SR
UI/UX Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Rich Extensions, Easy Setup, Slight Configuration Overwhelm"
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I like the simplicity of Visual Studio Code, yet it has a lot of feature-rich extensions. There's an extension for everything, regardless of the technology or task, which can help speed up or solve problems. The initial setup is pretty easy—I've tried installing it on Windows and Mac, and it's just very straightforward. I mostly use Visual Studio Code for development, and its integrated terminal is helpful as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

Sometimes, it's difficult for me to configure settings in Visual Studio Code. It can feel overwhelming at times to configure them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Karel A.
KA
Lead Architect
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simple, Uncluttered UI with Powerful Plugins and Great Performance."
What do you like best about Visual Studio Code?

I love the simple UI, uncluttered, focused on code writing. It has a lot of available plugins to connect to other systems like database engines and frontend development (Vue, NodeJS). It is performant in the sense that I haven't noticed slowdowns or hickups ever. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Visual Studio Code?

I don't really has a "dislike" thing about VS Code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

13 months

Average Discount

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