Notion vs Visual Studio Code

The Swiss Army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools meets the code editor that ate the world, and somehow made us all love it. Here's our take.

Notion

Nice Pick

The Swiss Army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools.

Pros

• Flexible block-based editor for endless customization
• All-in-one workspace combining notes, databases, and project management
• Great for collaboration with real-time editing and sharing
• Free tier is generous for personal use

Cons

• Can feel overwhelming with too many options and setup time
• Offline mode is clunky and unreliable

Visual Studio Code

The code editor that ate the world, and somehow made us all love it.

Pros

• Lightning-fast startup and performance, even with extensions
• Built-in Git integration that actually works without headaches
• Extension marketplace so vast it has a plugin for your toaster

Cons

• Memory hog when you load too many extensions (we all do it)
• Microsoft's telemetry is always watching, even if you turn it off

The Verdict

Use Notion if: You want flexible block-based editor for endless customization and can live with can feel overwhelming with too many options and setup time.

Use Visual Studio Code if: You prioritize lightning-fast startup and performance, even with extensions over what Notion offers.

The Bottom Line

Notion wins

The Swiss Army knife of productivity tools—if you don't mind spending hours organizing your tools.