Visual Studio Code vs. Notepad++
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Visual Studio Code | Notepad++ |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Review count | 2,742 | 2,472 |
| Ease of use | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Ease of setup | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Quality of support | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Meets requirements | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| NPS | 84.690432 | 80.365297 |
| Small Business | 44.7% | 29.9% |
| Mid-Market | 29.9% | 32.4% |
| Enterprise | 25.4% | 37.8% |
| Total page views | 4,648 | 4,118 |
| Total LLM citations | 18,925 | 14,137 |
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
Notepad++
Notepad++ is a free, open-source text and source code editor for Windows, designed to provide a lightweight yet powerful alternative to the standard Notepad. Developed in C++ and utilizing the Scintilla editing component, it offers enhanced performance and a wide array of features tailored for developers and general users alike. Key Features and Functionality: - Syntax Highlighting and Folding: Supports over 70 programming, scripting, and markup languages, including C, C++, Java, HTML, XML, and Python, facilitating easier code reading and organization.
- Ease of Use
- Lightweight
- Speed
- Language Support
- Syntax Highlighting
- Features