GPT Pilot

Develop entire app using AI while overseeing code

★★★★★ 5.0/5
FactScore™ 45.2
VS

VS Code

Microsoft Visual Studio Code lets you build and debug apps

★★★★★ 4.9/5
FactScore™ 114.4

Updated February 2026

GPT Pilot VS Code
Rating 5.0★ 4.9★
Reviews 7 218
Pros 0 14
FactScore™ 45.2 114.4

FactScore™ Comparison

FactScore™ weighs both quality (rating) and popularity (reviews) for a fairer ranking than stars alone.

45.2
GPT Pilot FactScore™
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114.4
VS Code FactScore™
★ VS Code wins on FactScore™

Pros & Cons

Only in GPT Pilot — Pros

No unique pros listed

Both tools — Pros

Only in VS Code — Pros

Extensive extension library Fast performance Lightweight Community plugins Customizable interface Git integration Free tier Debugging tools IntelliSense AI autocomplete Cross-platform Integrated terminal Open source Context aware

Only in GPT Pilot — Cons

Both tools — Cons

Only in VS Code — Cons

High memory usage AI autocomplete Complex setup Debugging tools Integrated terminal Proprietary Slow performance

Details

GPT Pilot VS Code
Categories No-code Platforms, Code editors, AI Coding Agents, AI Infrastructure Tools, Prompt Engineering Tools Code editors
Platforms Web Web
Became Popular October 5, 2023 April 29, 2015
Website github.com code.visualstudio.com

Who Should Pick Which?

Choose GPT Pilot if...

  • No unique pros listed

Choose VS Code if...

  • Extensive extension library
  • Fast performance
  • Lightweight

With a FactScore™ of 45.2 vs 114.4, VS Code leads in community reception. GPT Pilot uniquely offers No unique pros listed, while VS Code stands out for Extensive extension library and Fast performance.

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What Users Say

GPT Pilot

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Senko Oct 5, 2023
★★★★★

Very impressive! I knew what Zvonimir and the team were working on and was still floored when I saw the demo. The ability to basically write a tech spec from user requirements, then plan the projec...

S
Sawaram Oct 5, 2023
★★★★★

This is an interesting idea! not sure how effective will be, but if it works then can solve the problem for many service companies out there. So I have a few questions. 1. Will it work for any fram...

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Gus Oct 5, 2023
★★★★★

Being able to offload 95% of coding tasks to AI seems awesome! What specific coding tasks can be automated with GPT Pilot? Keep up the great work and congratulations on the launch @zvonimir_sabljic1!

VS Code

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Prashant Mar 26, 2025
★★★★★

Visual Studio Code was the backbone of YT Speed Controller's development. Its powerful JavaScript editing capabilities, extension ecosystem, and integrated terminal made coding efficient and enjoya...

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Daniel May 3, 2023
★★★★★

free and compatible with many OS. Execute fast on the computer. with nice plugin such as live server and Github copilot, that I use all the time. I Also like the design, autosave feature, code clea...

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Lukas Sep 13, 2023
★★★★★

Great support for TypeScript, but also great extensions for languages like Go and Rust. I like that it's lightweight from the start, and you can make the editor more full-featured with extensions, ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, GPT Pilot or VS Code?

Based on FactScore™, VS Code leads with a score of 114.4 vs 45.2. VS Code has a higher rating of 4.9★ compared to 5.0★.

What are the pros of GPT Pilot compared to VS Code?

GPT Pilot uniquely offers: No unique pros listed.

What are the pros of VS Code compared to GPT Pilot?

VS Code uniquely offers: Extensive extension library, Fast performance, Lightweight, Community plugins, Customizable interface.

Is GPT Pilot better rated than VS Code?

GPT Pilot is rated 5.0★ from 7 reviews. VS Code is rated 4.9★ from 218 reviews.

What is the FactScore™ of GPT Pilot and VS Code?

FactScore™ weighs rating and review volume together. GPT Pilot scores 45.2 and VS Code scores 114.4.

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