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At a Glance
Komodo IDE
Komodo IDE
Star Rating
(37)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$99 1 license
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Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Star Rating
(2,343)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Visual Studio Code
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Komodo IDE excels in syntax highlighting with a score of 9.5, making it a favorite for developers who appreciate clear code visibility. In contrast, Visual Studio Code also offers strong syntax highlighting but does not specify a score, leading some users to feel it may not be as robust in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that Komodo IDE's autocompletion feature scores 8.9, which is slightly lower than Visual Studio Code's 9.2. Users on G2 highlight that Visual Studio Code's autocompletion is more intuitive and responsive, enhancing coding efficiency.
  • G2 users indicate that both products have strong multi-language support, but Visual Studio Code is often praised for its extensive library of extensions that allow for seamless integration of various programming languages, making it a more versatile choice for polyglot developers.
  • Users say that Komodo IDE's collaborative editing feature scores 8.6, which some find limiting compared to Visual Studio Code's robust collaborative capabilities. Reviewers mention that Visual Studio Code's live share functionality allows for real-time collaboration, making it a preferred option for teams.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products offer good file management, Visual Studio Code's interface is often described as more user-friendly and intuitive, which can significantly enhance productivity for new users.
  • Users on G2 report that Komodo IDE's quality of support scores 8.0, which is lower than Visual Studio Code's 8.7. Many users express that Visual Studio Code has a more active community and better documentation, making it easier to find help and resources when needed.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Komodo IDE
Komodo Personal
$99
1 license
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Visual Studio Code
No pricing available
Free Trial
Komodo IDE
No trial information available
Visual Studio Code
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
33
9.3
1,885
Ease of Use
9.0
33
9.2
1,895
Ease of Setup
8.5
16
9.2
289
Ease of Admin
8.9
14
8.9
214
Quality of Support
8.0
23
8.7
1,545
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
9
9.1
184
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
32
9.5
1,820
Features by Category
Not enough data
9.1
14,446
Coding
Not enough data
9.5
1410
Not enough data
8.9
1402
Not enough data
9.2
1394
Not enough data
9.1
1346
Editing
Not enough data
8.6
1107
Not enough data
9.2
1323
Not enough data
9.0
1328
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
1359
Not enough data
9.2
1307
Not enough data
9.3
1392
Not enough data
8.9
1078
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Komodo IDE
Komodo IDE
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Komodo IDE and Visual Studio Code are categorized as Text Editor
Unique Categories
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Komodo IDE
Komodo IDE
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
43.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.4%
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
42.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Komodo IDE
Komodo IDE
Information Technology and Services
18.9%
Internet
16.2%
Telecommunications
5.4%
Newspapers
5.4%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Other
48.6%
Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code
Computer Software
34.1%
Information Technology and Services
25.2%
Program Development
3.1%
Financial Services
2.5%
Internet
2.4%
Other
32.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Komodo IDE
Komodo IDE
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Tim S.
TS
Tim S.
Verified User in Real Estate

Wide range of supported languages that can be quickly selected from the status bar. This makes it a great editor for quickly sketching out ideas or pasting in code from other sources. The Syntax Checker icon in the status bar is invaluable, especially as I...

Most Helpful Critical Review
ALIANE A.
AA
ALIANE A.
Verified User in Internet

What I dislike is the lack of feature -basic for my work- in the free version, like the removal of the python console from the free version, and there is no code folding, which I guess would be present in the editor even in the free version?

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
ZS
zo s.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

Despite the great looks, this application does crash often and every few months, it refuses to start up. In those cases, I have to uninstall and then reinstall it.

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Discussions
Komodo IDE
Komodo IDE Discussions
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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