Visual Studio Code vs. Brackets
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Visual Studio Code | Brackets |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| Review count | 2,742 | 262 |
| Ease of use | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Ease of setup | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Quality of support | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Meets requirements | 9.4 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 84.690432 | 58.687259 |
| Small Business | 44.7% | 62.3% |
| Mid-Market | 29.9% | 20.0% |
| Enterprise | 25.4% | 17.7% |
| Total page views | 4,648 | 310 |
| Total LLM citations | 18,925 | 889 |
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a free, lightweight, and powerful source code editor developed by Microsoft, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. It offers a rich set of features, including debugging support, syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, snippets, code refactoring, and built-in Git integration. Users can customize the editor by changing themes, keyboard shortcuts, and preferences, as well as by installing extensions to enhance functionality. VS Code supports a wide range of programming languages and frameworks, making it a versatile tool for developers.
- Ease of Use
- Extensions
- Git Integration
- Productivity Improvement
- Features
- Lightweight
Brackets
Brackets is a modern, open-source code editor specifically designed for web development, focusing on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Developed by Adobe and released in 2014, Brackets is built using web technologies, making it lightweight and highly extensible. It is cross-platform, supporting macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems. Brackets offers a range of features tailored to enhance the web development workflow.
- Live Preview
- Ease of Use
- User Interface
- Productivity Improvement
- Easy Integrations
- Lightweight