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Features include syntax highlighting, code refactoring and navigation, snippets, Emmet abbreviations, command-line interface (CLI), and text wrap. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 1694 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 1694 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Visual Studio Code is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Application Management - Bug Tracking - Change Management - Code Review - Custom Development - Search/Filter - Third-Party Integrations - Version Control ## Integrations (5 total) - Docker - Git - GitHub - GitLab - Microsoft Azure ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Source Code Management Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1477/source-code-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It makes coding efficient and enjoyable ----- ### "Aimlessly Impressive" — 5.0/5 > **Pierre** | *20 August 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: It comes out of the box with a ton of useful features making the process of getting your project up and running effortlessly. > > **Cons**: A lot to take in at once for new comers. Can be a bit overwhelming getting comfortable with all the features. > > Code snippets, small projects, debugging tasks, and compiling. Cross scripting projects and code safe keeping. ----- ### "VS Code Great for just Coding and Nothing Else" — 3.0/5 > **Robert** | *8 August 2019* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the simple layout is and easy to use interface. It does not take up that much memory and developers can perform most functions using code. I also like the ability to launch code from PowerShell or Command Prompt. Another thing I like is it allows for old-school coders to go to something with no frills or thrills. This is good for someone who doesn't want to add additional packages or features to a program. > > **Cons**: Packages need to be installed via command prompt and ran through node.js to work within code. It takes too much time outside of developing. That is why I use standard Visual Studio because it is easier to add a NuGet Package from the VS interface than going through node.js. > > Basic coding and general development issues. Not my first IDE to turn to. Benefits: Fast and easy to use and quick loading time if you need something faster than standard VS IDE. ----- ### "Excellent\!" — 5.0/5 > **Rachel** | *8 May 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: There are so many customization options\! You can really make this your own, and there are plenty of extensions that will help you be more productive. I would liken the extensions to the Google Extensions Store - you can browse Visual Studio Code extensions as well. > > **Cons**: As a new coder, it took me a little while to get acquainted, but I can't comment on the learning curve difficulty because it was one of the first coding programs I learned. > > Overall, I am very satisfied with this product. It allowed me to learn coding, and it a great tool for editing not just specific code, but even for working with complex JSON inputs and outputs. I would liken this software to a very robust word processor. ----- ### "Great daily driver for code editing software" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *4 February 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Visual Studio Code have the core functionality, built in compilers, debuggers and tools for JavaScript coding. > > **Cons**: It is not beginner friendly and its not easy to setup. It takes time to learn and setup the different development environments. > > Overall good as it is my first and main code editing software to use for JavaScript and many other development environments. ----- Page: 1 / 69\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2035587/visual-studio-code?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2035587/visual-studio-code) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data