# Page 3 | Visual Studio Code Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is Visual Studio Code the right Source Code Management solution for you? Explore 1693 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/reviews --- Visual Studio Code 4.8 (1693) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/186634/Visual-Studio-Code/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of Visual Studio Code ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 1693 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use MC Miranda C. Director of IT Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simple yet effective for writing code" February 20, 2025 5.0 Overall I will continue to use this product because it has proven to be a value to my ability to write code for simple web pages. Pros It has a good terminal for debugging and gives you error codes when your code does not work. it also catches structural issue to your code if you miss something. Cons Sometimes it does not catch things so you cannot fully rely on this feature. Switched from [Notepad++](https://www.capterra.com/p/185965/Notepad/) I want something that was more intuative and gave me information about my code like errors and checking for mistakes. It also has a really good visual aspect to it as well. Review Source EH Emilie H. Head of Operations and Social Media Computer Games Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "What all ITs need to use" September 6, 2025 5.0 Pros Visual Studio Code is a really good tool for code editing and application development/deployment, with an incredible plugin compatibility and a lot quality of life features. It also a safe space to work with, even more with GitHub integration, solving a lot of bugs and issues. Cons Actually nothing. Visual Studio Code it is the best program to work with for me and my boyfriend (who is a computer engineer student), for the reasons mentioned above. Review Source DF David F. Student Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Programmier Allrounder durch massig Erweiterungen" January 23, 2025 5.0 Pros Durch die Erweiterungen ist VS Code ein absoluter Allrounder und für die Entwicklung fast aller Projekte geeignet. Cons Es gibt keine hilfreichen Tipps, wie beispielsweise Shortcuts für gewisse Aktionen. Für Einsteiger wäre es beispielsweise sinnvoll, wenn beim ersten Mal Code verschieben mit Ausschneiden und einfügen ein Hinweis angezeigt wird, dass es dafür einen Tastatur-Shortcut gibt. Switched from [Notepad++](https://www.capterra.com/p/185965/Notepad/) Aufstieg in professionelle Entwicklungsumgebung (durch Studium) Review Source mL marc L. Software developer Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Software developer" May 8, 2025 4.0 Pros Lightweight ide that has a alot of features and can be customized to the users needs Cons Personally, im not a fan of the ui. it looks a bit cluttered and disorganized Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner of ShadowPlayersDev Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Visual Studio Code, the best and lightest code editor" December 10, 2024 4.0 I've been using VS Code for over 4 years to edit code, mainly for personal and business projects. Pros Visual Studio Code is a versatile, and highly customizable code editor that supports a wide range of programming languages. Its extensive marketplace offers thousands of extensions, enabling developers to tailor the editor to specific workflows, such as linting, debugging, or version control integration. Cons Its performance can degrade with too many extensions or large projects. Additionally, beginners might find the vast customization options overwhelming, and some advanced features may require configuration or external tools to function optimally. Review Source Iman G. Student Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Highly Recommended IDE" January 20, 2025 5.0 Would recommend this IDE to anyone who's getting into programming. Once you set it up, you'll love using it. Also Professionals too can use it for lot of customizability options. Pros It's ability to work with multiple languages, and its vast library user-submitted and official plugins to work with your various projects. Very user-friendly UI too with a huge community support available oline. Cons Not really any complaints from this IDE, just needs a bit of initial setup to fit your needs. Review Source PB Prakash B. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Visual Studio Code: My Go-To Editor" January 5, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Visual Studio Code has been positive. I started using it as a student and continue to rely on it in my professional journey. It has become my go-to editor. Pros I have been using Visual Studio Code for over four years. Although it's a lightweight code editor, it can be configured to deliver IDE-like features using its extensions system. Cons It can become sluggish when working with very large projects. Review Source MH Mitch H. Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "VS Code intuitiveness" March 26, 2025 5.0 Very easy and intuitive to use. It allows users to start at an entry level if they want but also offers very advanced features. It could easily be the only code editor used during an entire career. Pros The color coded data type styles are really nice. It integrates seamlessly with git and is very intuitive. I also love the integration of GitHub copilot and the customizable shortcuts. Cons I wish the extensions were clearer to use. Review Source LC Lorenzo C. Studente Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Recensione Visual Studio Code da studente" November 29, 2024 5.0 Pros Il software è davvero molto completo, programmo principalmente in HTML e CSS anche se ogni tanto mi capita di usare altri linguaggi e mi trovo davvero bene. L'interfaccia è studiata molto bene riuscendo a personalizzare la posizione delle varie pagine, inoltre sono presenti tantissimi tool aggiuntivi che si possono installare direttamente dal software senza dover essere scaricati esternamente e che, anche quelli, sono completi e permettono di facilitare l'ambiente di programmazione e personalizzarlo a proprio piacimento anche se credo che il software sia già predisposto molto bene. Facendo un esempio sulla programmazione in HTML, è possibile caricare, sempre tramite un tool all'interno del software senza scaricare programmi esterni, caricare il file su un server all'interno della rete in maniera molto semplice e intuitiva, in questo modo non è necessario riavviare la pagina ogni volta che si effettua una modifica al codice. L'inserimento automatico dei tag o dei comandi è stato progettato in maniera ottima in modo da ridurre i tempi di scrittura del codice oltre al margine di errore del programmatore Cons Ormai utilizzo questo software di programmazione da un anno e non trovo particolari svantaggi Review Source KG Khaled G. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best compatible browser for every coders." December 1, 2024 5.0 VS Code has empowered me to learn and experiment with new programming languages and technologies, thanks to its extensive library of extensions and resources. Pros I appreciate the cross-platform compatibility of VS Code; it works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it perfect for any developer. Cons Occasionally, I encounter conflicts between extensions, which can be frustrating to troubleshoot. Review Source RL Raffaele L. IT Telecommunications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Editor versatile e potent" February 22, 2025 5.0 Visual Studio Code è un editor eccezionale, che bilancia leggerezza e funzionalità avanzate. Pros I vantaggi principali sono: Gratuito e open source Leggero e potente Ottima integrazione con Git Cons Le funzionalità avanzate richiedono configurazione manuale. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A very good swiss coding knife" February 1, 2025 5.0 Pros Is like a lite version of Visual Studio, with all his strong points, but VS Code is better if we talk about multiplatform, since is a web IDE, you can use VSCode in any device with internet connection, also is more complete since you can just add plugins to support some specific programing Languages Cons While VS is for .NET and support execution/debug, VSC is more for others programming languages, making the learning curve bigger than VS Review Source AT Adam T. Software Analysts Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Efficient Coding Experience" February 22, 2025 4.0 From a tool used occasionally, Visual Studio Code has now become a complete product in our toolkit. It's the most lightweight and can be adapted, which actually fits us quite well Pros One of the greatest thing about Visual Studio Code is the fact that it is really easy to use as well as to configure Cons It may slow down if there are too many extensions, but it's still fine Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Intern Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Visual studio code for interns" January 26, 2025 4.0 Pros It's widely used across the community, it provides a lot of great extensions, and it's easy to use we can customize it to our needs or as per user experience Cons Sometimes if someone is coming from something like Jetbrains IDE its lacks some feature that might be important as some refactoring tooling or some advance debugging tools Review Source AG Arpon G. Executive Manger. Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Versatile, Powerful, and Customizable" September 25, 2024 5.0 My overall experience with Visual Studio Code has been highly positive. It's a lightweight yet feature-rich code editor that supports multiple programming languages and provides an excellent development environment for both small projects and large-scale applications. The ease of installing and managing extensions allows you to tailor it to your specific needs, and the integrated Git support makes version control seamless. Its user interface is intuitive, and productivity-enhancing features like IntelliSense, debugging, and code refactoring tools make coding more efficient. However, with many extensions running simultaneously, it can become resource-intensive. Still, its versatility and powerful features far outweigh this minor drawback, making it a go-to editor for most development needs. Pros I like most about Visual Studio Code is its flexibility and customization options. It's lightweight yet powerful, supporting a wide range of programming languages through extensions. Features like IntelliSense, Git integration, and an extensive plugin ecosystem make it great for both beginners and professionals, offering smooth workflows across different types of projects. The interface is clean, and the real-time collaboration tools are useful for team projects. Cons I like least about Visual Studio Code is that it can sometimes become resource-intensive, especially when using multiple extensions. This can cause the editor to lag or slow down on less powerful machines. Additionally, its built-in terminal, while useful, isn't as robust as standalone terminal applications, and managing extensions can sometimes be overwhelming due to the sheer volume available. Despite these, it's still a highly functional and versatile tool. Switched from [TopNotepad](https://www.capterra.com/p/145874/TopNotepad/) Visual studio is better than Notepad. Because it is Versatile, Powerful, and Customizable than notepad. So that I switch. Review Source JB Jeremy B. Offensive Security Consultant Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Not great, better stuff out there" May 8, 2025 2.0 It's a great idea, but there are better alternatives, I switched IDEs and do not miss it at all Pros The UI is nice, and its cross-platform which is handy for teams using different OS but want to work across the same IDE Cons plugins and language support is awful, third party everything, lots of abuse or poorly fleshed out lang support Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Data engineer Research Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Ottimo per programmare" November 13, 2024 5.0 Pros Visual studio code è un software che si adatta ad ogni tipo di programmazione come Python, Java, C, C++, HTML È perfetto per chi sta iniziando a programmare e per chi ha già esperienza Cons Non si possono visualizzare i file .doc e quindi bisogna aprirli in modo separato Review Source JF Jon F. Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Visual Studio Code is a beast " October 16, 2024 5.0 Visual studio has been a godsend to our teams. Highly recommend for everyone. Pros Visual studio code is the BEST development tool out there. The extensions are amazing. The customization options are great. Simple, intuitive user experience. Cons Not too many cons here. Has everything I would expect it to have. Review Source Rakesh K. Senior Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Best Free Code Editor for Developers of All Levels" September 14, 2024 5.0 It is versatile and supports extensive customization options. it supports various languages and frameworks Pros VS Code has a vast marketplace of extension Lightweight and Fast Integrated Git Cross-Platform Compatibility Cons UI feels boring sometimes because we just see codes and nothing else Review Source GA Gabriel A. Software developer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Programma quasi perfetto per lo sviluppo software" July 31, 2024 4.0 Mi sono trovato subito bene e non tornerò indietro, penso che sia il più valido dell’ambito. Pros L’interfaccia grafica è organizzata, c’è alta compatibilità con diversi linguaggi di programmazione e la possibilità di aggiungere estensioni in modo veloce. Cons La gestione delle cartelle all’interno del progetto secondo me si può rendere più intuitiva Review Source MS Moustapha S. Développeur Program Development Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "VsCode Coding" October 8, 2024 5.0 C'est l'outil de code préféré des développeurs ! Pros La reconnaissance linguistique inclu en lui ! Cons Le développement côté Android, un peut en retard ! Switched from [Sublime Text](https://www.capterra.com/p/179535/Sublime-Text/) Pour plus de fonctionnalités et une simplicité d'utilisation ! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Developer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Visual Studio Code- Your coding partner" August 5, 2024 5.0 My overall experience with visual studio code has been pretty amazing. I started with sublime text at first but then having seen the workspace folder integrations built-in terminal and extensive extension support I eventually switched to studio code which took a little learning at first but then changed the way i have been developing websites lately. Pros The ability to make use of several extensions really helps me save time while writing code,the auto complete feature enables me to write code for web layouts quite effectively and provides me with a base template to further work on the internal structure and functions. The processing is fast and terminal works effortlessly. Auto-complete Extensions for various Languages and libraries Built-in terminal Easy workspace folder management system. Cons The auto complete sometimes messes up my coding speed by completing code chunks that it expects me to be writing while i might be writing a similar code structure. Having to disable it again and again or having to pay attention to it while working can sometimes become a hassle. Switched from [Sublime Text](https://www.capterra.com/p/179535/Sublime-Text/) Auto-complete Extensions for various Languages and libraries Built-in terminal Easy workspace folder management system. Review Source FM Florian M. IT-Berater extern Insurance Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Editor Ever." August 19, 2024 5.0 Its my major working tool, the best IDE in my case. I can do all my stuff in different programming languages in it. Even my work reporting (time tracking) of my business. Pros Its a very versatile, fast feature rich editor without the bloat of the old IDEs. Everything can be advanced with addons to customize the editor to your own needs. Cons Sometimes a bit strange to get correct documentation e.g. for configs etc. because of changes made to them. Switched from [Microsoft Visual Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/80230/microsoft-visual-studio/)[Rider](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004294/Rider/)[WebStorm](https://www.capterra.com/p/231557/WebStorm/) Because of the flexibility VSCode offers. Review Source rB ryan B. SEO Manager Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Visual studio code review" August 24, 2024 4.0 i use this tool often for SEO tasks such as schema or Hreflang It allows me to review html in a cleaner format Pros Simple to use lots of languages to choose from Helpful visual cues Debugging Cons An improvement might be some visual learning cues similar to what regex101.com has so you have a basic go to when starting out Review Source Yash P. Project Engineer E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Ultimate Coding Companion" July 25, 2024 5.0 Pros User-friendly UI with themes that may be changed. Easy access to functions and commands. large array of add-ons to improve functionality. Version control is made easy with Git. Cons Extensive Extensions: Certain extensions may cause a decrease in performance. Extension Conflicts: Interactions between extensions can occasionally lead to instability. Review Source Similar Products Featured