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At a Glance
Notepad++
Notepad++
Star Rating
(2,359)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (37.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Star Rating
(2,359)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Visual Studio Code
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Notepad++ excels in its simplicity and lightweight nature, making it a preferred choice for quick edits and basic coding tasks, while Visual Studio Code is praised for its robust features and extensive functionality, catering to more complex development needs.
  • Reviewers mention that Visual Studio Code's syntax highlighting and autocompletion features are superior, with a rating of 9.5 and 8.9 respectively, compared to Notepad++'s 9.1 and 8.3, indicating a more advanced coding experience in VS Code.
  • G2 users highlight that Notepad++ offers a more straightforward setup process with a score of 9.5, while Visual Studio Code, although slightly lower at 9.2, provides a more comprehensive environment that may require a steeper learning curve initially.
  • Users on G2 report that Visual Studio Code shines in extensibility and plugin support, scoring 9.3, which allows for a highly customizable experience, whereas Notepad++ scores 8.7, indicating fewer options for enhancements.
  • Reviewers say that collaborative editing is a strong point for Visual Studio Code, with a score of 8.6, making it suitable for team projects, while Notepad++ falls behind with a score of 8.0, suggesting limited collaborative features.
  • Users report that Visual Studio Code's cross-platform support (9.2) is a significant advantage over Notepad++ (8.2), allowing developers to work seamlessly across different operating systems, which is crucial for modern development workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Notepad++
No pricing available
Visual Studio Code
No pricing available
Free Trial
Notepad++
No trial information available
Visual Studio Code
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,996
9.3
1,901
Ease of Use
9.3
2,006
9.2
1,911
Ease of Setup
9.5
326
9.2
305
Ease of Admin
9.2
279
8.9
214
Quality of Support
8.5
1,466
8.7
1,559
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
236
9.1
184
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
1,935
9.5
1,836
Features by Category
8.6
1,300
9.1
1,518
Coding
9.1
1162
9.5
1423
8.3
1129
8.9
1415
9.3
1193
9.2
1407
8.8
1083
9.1
1359
Editing
8.0
909
8.6
1119
8.9
1109
9.2
1336
8.7
1110
9.0
1341
Functionality
8.7
1083
9.3
1372
8.2
1009
9.2
1320
8.5
1060
9.3
1405
8.4
876
8.9
1091
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Notepad++
Notepad++
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Notepad++ and Visual Studio Code are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
Notepad++
Notepad++ has no unique categories
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Notepad++
Notepad++
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.8%
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
42.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Notepad++
Notepad++
Information Technology and Services
29.2%
Computer Software
22.9%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Internet
2.5%
Financial Services
2.1%
Other
40.4%
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Computer Software
34.1%
Information Technology and Services
25.2%
Program Development
3.0%
Financial Services
2.6%
Internet
2.4%
Other
32.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Notepad++
Notepad++
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DP
Deep P.
Verified User

i like every feature of notepad++ that i have used in past few months .notepad++ support multi languages(this feature is not much use for me as html coder) ,correct spelling mistakes and It also include the auto detection of the programming language that in...

Most Helpful Critical Review
VA
Victoria A.
Verified User in Hospitality

- Even though I call it simple, Notepad++'s interface is not minimal as woud be expected. It has a lof features that it throws infront of the user and you keep going through it to see what each feature does. - Because of its bare minimum out of the box...

Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AK
Avinash K.
Verified User in Computer Software

1. The simple and intuitive user interface 2. Available on all the platforms i.e. Linux, Windows, MacOS 3. Plethora of extensions are available in the marketplace and you can download it in one-click 4. It has an integrated terminal so that you can run your...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Khushi A.
KA
Khushi A.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

As a full-stack developer, I find Visual Studio Code lacking in several key areas. First and foremost, its debugging capabilities are underwhelming. Unlike other IDEs, Visual Studio Code fails to provide specialized debugging features tailored specifically...

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Discussions
Notepad++
Notepad++ Discussions
How do I close multiple windows at the same time instead of just individually clicking the cross
3 comments
Sridhar P.
SP
There is an icon(5th one) for close all option,just below the Menu bar Read more
How do I use Notepad?
3 comments
Yosef S.
YS
It's a free download. It opens with a blank document. Multiple docs can be opened in tabs. Save documents when you are done.Read more
Is there a way to synchronize notepad++ on internet so that data is save all the time
2 comments
Mihai Adrian C.
MC
You can install notepad++ as a portable version, in any folder synced in a cloud or Google drive. Read more
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code Discussions
Is Visual Studio code an IDE?
10 comments
Yogesh S.
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?
7 comments
Vivek S.
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
Yogesh S.
YS
Easy To use. Beginner Friendly. Many Extension to ease our Work. The user-interface is Easy and has Many customization.Read more