Number | Base of difference | Visual Studio | Visual Studio Code |
1 | Speed | When we say about VS(Visual Studio) is slower when it comes to perform across the different platforms. And processing speed os very slower. | When we say about the VS Code(Visual Studio Code) it is faster then VS. |
2 | Size | When we say all componenet in VS overall size is pretty is very large. | When we say about the size of VS Code in comparison of VS is pretty lightweight. And this will not require a heavy or large download. |
3 | Bandwidth and Storage | VS require more space and bandwidth to work better and smoother. | VS Code is comparatively does not need a lot of space to run and it can easily run on 300MBs of ram. |
4 | Platform | Visual Studio only runs on macOS and Windows. | VS Code can run on macOS, Windows as well as on Linux. |
5 | Plugin | When we say about the different plugin not so many professional plugin available for Visual Studio. | On the other hand VS Code comes with wide range of professionally plugins and extension to meet many kind of editing and compiling needs. |
6 | IntelliSense | When we say about the IntelliSense Vs have best and most advanced features. | VS Code is comparatively not upto mark in VS Code. |
7 | Editor and Version | VS has a free editor for developers to use but also comes with better paid IDE version. | VS Code is available on free of cost and it is open source. |
8 | Environment | Visual Studio is an Integrated Development Environment and it is also known as an IDE. | Visual Studio Code is a code editor. A developer can easily edit their code. |