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Last updated March 15th, 2026

# Page 3 - Reviews of Microsoft Visual Studio

## Showing most helpful reviews

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AH

Andrew H.  
Software Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best IDE for site and application developement"

February 24, 2025

4.0

I can make my site and all of my various applications with the help of Visual Studio. They can be built into this very application

Pros

I am crazy about Visual Studio, it is the best IDE for me.It has an intuitive design, a beautiful look, and the simplicity is top

Cons

The visual part of variables is complicated for the new users. They are shown in the form of such tables.

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TM

Terry M.  
Senior Analyst  
Mining & Metals  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "best IDE for multiple programming language user"

May 20, 2025

4.0

Pros

the most popular IDE across all programming languages, compatible with any programming languages, embedded with github copilot

Cons

the user interface takes time to get used to, some of the python features such as jupyter notebook is not very optimized in visual studio

Review Source

hM

hamza M.  
Program developer  
Program Development  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "My opinion is in the application microsoft visual studio"

February 3, 2025

5.0

It helped me to get to know the design, and I have instructed many friends to use it

Pros

It helps us design great programs Which contributes to developing our business

Cons

A lot of complications and work on it is not easily as many people want it

Review Source

LR

Luis R.  
Risk Analytics Analyst  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Somehow easy to use"

December 17, 2024

5.0

I would say have been pretty positive, the bugs or issues have been to a minimum amount, I still have to encounter a bug that breaks the interface or the overall usage of the program, been pretty satisfied with it's features and the ease to use the program.

Pros

It's simplicity and ease to use, also the interface is very friendly. As well is quite easy to install extensions and manage them, so you can really uninstall them, disable them for a while or pretty much unistall.

Cons

There is really not much cons about the software, it's pretty straightforward in terms of it's installation, where it gets kinda messy might be when you install compilers, or stuff like that sometimes those installations might mess up the function of the program.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Formateur Technique  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Outil de développement"

January 26, 2026

5.0

Pros

Visual Studio est un outil de développement quasi incontournable pour un large éventail de langages différents.

Cons

Le coût, la forte consommation de ressources, l'apprentissage un peu complexe pour les débutants, quelques instabilités

Review Source

WC

Wendy C.  
Assistant Vice President for Information Technology  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Visual Studio: A Powerful Tool But Resource Heavy"

December 23, 2024

4.0

My experience has been great with Microsoft Visual Studio. It really helps me to do programming in multi languages effectively because it offers the option to work on different language. Also I can debug code easily because its simple.

Pros

I like the most about Microsoft Visual Studio is its large size of community whenever I get into any trouble I can easily find different solution. It offers to add as much extensions as I want to work smoothly on my project.

Cons

I noticed it takes a while to get load which is not a pleasure thing in my view also it uses a large junk of my memory and CPU which cause slower down the rest of the computer.

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IP

Issac P.  
Senior Engineer  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "IDE for all your code editing"

December 22, 2024

5.0

Visual studio is the IDE I use daily as it is very reliable and has a User friendly interface and supports code editing in every programming language

Pros

I use it as my default IDE For editing code in python .It has options to download extensions example the python extension can be downloaded which helps in auto completing the code as well as for highlighting syntax errors.Any extension can be easily downloaded

Cons

After a new extension is installed you need to restart the code file for the extensions to take effect in the file which is extra effort

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PS

Preeti S.  
Software Engineer  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Genuine and honest review of Microsoft Visual Studio"

June 24, 2025

5.0

My overall experience with Microsoft Visual Studio has been very good and I have been using it extensively for personal project development specially. The debugging and error correction prompts make it very easy to keep a track of the errors and also to rectify them.

Pros

The multiple features that the application provides for code development makes it stand out. I also really like the dark mode feature. Also,the ability to integrate AI copilot is a feature that I like a lot!

Cons

It tends to become somewhat slow at times and consumes a system resources significantly. This is one con which is mention worthy.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Amministrazione Software e Hardware  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Microsoft Visual Studio ottimo software per scrivere e mandare in esecuzione progetti"

October 9, 2024

5.0

C'è molto studio dietro prima di utizzarlo bisogna conoscere i vari linguaggi, prendere praticità con il software Microsoft Visual Studio con tutte le sue funzionalità, per chi ama programmare scrivere codici html js php ecc.. siete nel posto giusto consigliato vivamente mi sono trovata benissimo nell'usare Microsoft Visual Studio ottimo

Pros

Microsoft Visual Studio ottimo software per creare appicazioni, ci sono miglioni di plugin da scaricare, sto progettando un'app per windows mi è piaciuto molto la possibilità grafica. Microsoft con questo software da la possibilità gratuitamente di creare grandi progetti, per ora sono rimasta molto soddisfatta il mio progetto continua ad andare avanti, grazie all'aiuto di Microsoft Visual Studio ho i suggerimenti e quando una stringa è sbaglia lui la evidenzia in rosso è veramente perfetta! Anche per i Web Devolper risulta molto semplice per creare progetti veramente ottimi con le giuste estensioni si apre tutto con Microsoft Visual Studio così

Cons

Sono incappata in crash mentre utilizzavo Microsoft Visual Studio, cancellando ore e ore di lavoro. Nel software Microsoft Visual Studio nella modalità debug funzionava tutto ma mandata in esecuzione su windows usciva con l'errore "'non risponde" se l'app che sto progettando presenta errori fatali che non fanno parte l'installazione di semplificare la parte non corretta

Switched from

[Notepad++](https://www.capterra.com/p/185965/Notepad/)

Ho scelto Notepad++ perchè consentisse di creare e modificare facilmente il mio progetto in php molto semplice nell'utilizzarlo

Review Source

JB

Jatin B.  
Fashion Consultant  
Retail  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Experience"

January 12, 2026

4.0

In my own experience I'm very satisfied with the overall experience in the visual studio working very best

Pros

Visual code now is much more better than the previous one always getting better better it's so satisfactory to see like this for me my personal experience Says it's Goin to be more fun in the future

Cons

Sometimes with the the minimum specs it's lag alot and sometimes it's crashes also should work on that by visual studio

Review Source

LL

Luca L.  
Programmer and IT analyst  
Packaging and Containers  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ide for coding"

January 17, 2025

5.0

Pros

"I have been using Visual Studio for a long time to develop desktop applications for Windows in a business environment. With .NET and Visual Studio, I believe it is easy to create graphical user interfaces and implement even complex operational logic."

Cons

Probably functions/menu are bit too complex and confusing when you have to search something. The search in "settings" is useful

Review Source

SS

Stephen S.  
Manager  
Chemicals  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Love Microsoft Visual Studios"

May 6, 2025

5.0

From start to finish it has been easy to use, easy to learn & the results have been amazing.

Pros

I like how easy and efficient the program is to use for every job you put it up against.

Cons

I absolutely love everything about it. I couldn't find one bad thing to say about Microsoft Visual Studio.

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SB

SREEREKHA B.  
Senior Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Usage of microsoft visual studio"

May 3, 2025

4.0

Good to integrate and debug the visual badic coding. Has in built functions and help files

Pros

Convenient to use for coding visual badic

Cons

It only supports microsoft tools snd software

Review Source

LH

Lucas H.  
UI UX Designer  
Design  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Powerhouse IDE"

May 5, 2025

5.0

I'm a long‑time VS code‑smith, it's a trusty beast for whipping out C# builds before breakfast

Pros

Visual Studio piles on smart refactors, hot reload, Git baked in. Sweet IntelliSense keeps me flying

Cons

Still, licence fees bite once you leave Community, and the installer loves hogging disk space

Review Source

RS

RICARDO S.  
Sales Representative  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best developing tool"

February 28, 2025

5.0

It is a super value software, we consider it the nucleus of our business.

Pros

The wide range of programming languages that it supports and multiple platforms to develop applications.

Cons

It barely happens but sometimes you have missing code when creating an executable version.

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TS

Thomas S.  
Co-Founder  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Visual Studio Code: Lightweight coding"

March 2, 2025

5.0

It provides a clean, fast environment that eliminates the superfluous, as a result of which, it makes the coding process flow very neatly

Pros

It is the most suitable product for the beginners who want not only to learn fast but also to be sure of the shortest way and for the experienced developers, those who are eager for time efficiency

Cons

As compared to full IDEs, the app might not contain all necessary function, therefore, some of them you will need to add as a separate extension or configure

Review Source

KT

Keith T.  
Student  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Code Editor"

April 9, 2025

4.0

My experience with Visual Studio has been great so far.

Pros

It is one of my favorite code editors to work in because of how easy it is to use.

Cons

I prefer the UI of Visual Studio Code better because of the UI layout.

Review Source

DH

David H.  
Desarrollo software  
Program Development  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Editor de texto muy completo."

February 3, 2025

5.0

Lo uso a diario para los cambios de los archivos de un proyecto php montado con el framework codeigniter

Pros

el IDE y la velocidad de proceso de los cambios.

Cons

En principio, como editor de código fuente, lo veo completísimo

Switched from

[Notepad++](https://www.capterra.com/p/185965/Notepad/)

porque Notepad++ es demasiado elemental, por lo que era mejor usar uno mas actual

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Student  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Microsoft Visual Studio - Review"

February 5, 2025

4.0

Pros

Easy to use, nice clear user interface and simple setup.

Cons

Largely nothing, integration with git is not the easiest.

Review Source

PB

Preston B.  
Employee  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Studying with Visuals... VSC"

November 1, 2024

5.0

I really enjoy using it, but sometimes it doesn't always work.

Pros

Really easy to code, fun themes, and I love the way it will try to help you complete the lines of code.

Cons

The way that it askes you if I want the built-in Editor, and thats fine, but it doesn't help.

Review Source

ECM

Evandro Cláudio M.  
Administrator Assistant  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft Visual studio since 2021 experience"

November 1, 2024

4.0

Started using Microsoft Visual studio in 2021 at school to write C# applications at first and then to write asp.net web apps

Pros

The ability to code in many languages and frameworks

Cons

The RAM consumption! Consumes an great amount of Ram

Review Source

AB

Autumn B.  
HR  
Construction  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Not beginner friendly "

December 12, 2024

3.0

The experience was average, between the learning curve and price, it wasn’t the right fit

Pros

Various available features for project that may be complex

Cons

The complexity is a learning curve, meaning it’s difficult for beginners

Review Source

AS

Agata S.  
HR consultant  
Human Resources  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Discovering this tool."

April 13, 2025

4.0

As a beginner user I am satisfied with this tool.

Pros

I am a beginner user and I see potential in this program.

Cons

I need time to discover more option and how to use the program.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Ingeniero de Desarrollo  
Banking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Visual Studio, el IDE para los DEVs"

September 12, 2024

5.0

La he usado por más de 15 años. Ha sido excelente, tiene opciones variadas para configurar tu entorno , permite integración externas para Control de Códigos, Nuggets,.

Pros

Es toda una suite para el desarrollo de software. Contiene proyecto predefinidos, para varios entornos , sea aplicaciones de escritorio, web, apis, consola.

Cons

Siempre ha sido la lentitud al cargar la Herramienta .

Review Source

CS

Christian S.  
Software Development  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Visual Studio Review"

September 6, 2024

4.0

It works well for C# projects but it eats a lot of memory.

Pros

If you are writing anything in C# it has a good ecosystem.

Cons

It does not have the best ai plug ins or if it does they do not work as well as on VS code.

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