Pricing and Purchasing Options | Visual Studio (2024)

• Individual

• Business

• Enterprise

Visual Studio Community

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Free download

Visual Studio Code

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Need a subscription with development tools and more?

• Visual Studio Professional IDE
• Azure DevOps (Basic plan)

Per user/per month

• Visual Studio Enterprise IDE
• Azure DevOps (Basic + Test Plan)

Per user/per month

• Visual Studio Professional IDE
• Azure Credit $50 per user/per month
• Training and support
• Azure DevOps (Basic plan)
• Dev/test software

• Visual Studio Enterprise IDE
• Azure Credit $150 per user/per month
• Training and support
• Azure DevOps (Basic + Test Plan)
• Dev/test software
• Power BI Pro

StandardAvailable in Enterprise Agreements for Visual Studio Professional and Enterprise subscriptions. Call your account manager or contact your regional Microsoft office to upgrade to Visual Studio subscriptions with GitHub Enterprise.

• Visual Studio Professional IDE
• GitHub Enterprise
• Azure Credit $50 per user/per month
• Training and support
• Azure DevOps (Basic)
• Dev/test software

• Visual Studio Enterprise IDE
• GitHub Enterprise
• Azure Credit $150 per user/per month
• Training and support
• Azure DevOps (Basic + Test Plan)
• Dev/test software
• Power BI Pro

• Visual Studio Professional IDE
• Azure DevOps (Basic plan)

Per user/per month

• Visual Studio Enterprise IDE
• Azure DevOps (Basic + Test Plan)

Per user/per month

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What is the difference between Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code?

How do I purchase Visual Studio subscriptions for a business?

Depending on the size of your business, there are different agreements and licensing types that are available. You can purchase directly from the Visual Studio Marketplace. You can also purchase through Microsoft Volume Licensing for commercial licensing agreements or a Solution Partner.

How do I purchase a Visual Studio subscription for myself?

As an individual, you have a few options depending on your needs. You can purchase a monthly subscription from the Visual Studio Marketplace if you just need access to the IDE and want the flexibility of a monthly subscription. You can also purchase the subscription which includes the IDE as well as many other benefits such as Azure dev/test individual credits, Azure DevOps, training, services, support and more, from the Microsoft Store.

What’s the difference between monthly subscriptions and standard subscriptions?

Monthly subscriptions are billed each month and provide billing flexibility. This is a great option for those that just need to use the IDE for a short time, and don’t need the other benefits. The standard subscription includes access to more benefits such as the Azure dev/test individual credits, software and download access, services, training, and support. The standard subscription is a perpetual license meaning you’ve purchased Visual Studio and can continue to use the product after the subscription expires.

Do you offer discounts for start-ups?

I am looking for MSDN Platforms

Check out the pricing details page for information on standard subscriptions for MSDN Platforms.

I am looking for Test Professional

Check out the pricing details page for information on standard subscriptions for Visual Studio Test Professional.

I am looking for Visual Studio standalone

Check out the pricing details page for information on Visual Studio Professional standalone license.

There are a lot of subscription options with different features, benefits and included downloads. Which one is the right for me?

Take a look at the comparison charts to see the options available with each subscription level to determine which subscription meets your needs. If you aren’t sure which benefits you need, you can take a look at our Visual Studio subscriptions benefits page which provides more details about each of the benefits that are included with each subscription level.

Can I still use Express?

Yes, but we recommend using our latest Visual Studio instead. Have you tried the free Visual Studio Community?

I purchased a subscription. Where do I go to find my benefits and get started?

To access your subscription benefits, go to https://my.visualstudio.com and sign in using the email address that you used to sign up for the subscription (or the one that your administrator used to assign one to you). Once you’re signed in, all of your benefits will be in the portal.

Where can I find more information about which benefits are included with Visual Studio subscriptions?

Available benefits vary by subscription level and are subject to change. To see which benefits are included for each subscription level, please visit the benefits webpage. You can select the subscription you’re interested in, and then see which benefits are available in the various levels.

What software downloads are available in Visual Studio subscriptions?

What are the licensing terms for Visual Studio subscriptions?

For a complete document containing the licensing terms for Visual Studio subscriptions, download the white paper.

How can I get access to older versions of Visual Studio?

If you purchase a Visual Studio subscription, both current and old versions of Visual Studio are available. To see the exact versions available for various subscription levels, download the complete list of software. For access to previous versions of Visual Studio Community you can go here.

Are new VS versions included in a subscription?

Yes, the newest version of Visual Studio will be available as long as your subscription is active.

Can I use VS Community?

Any individual can sign up for Visual Studio Community to create their own free or paid apps. There are restrictions for organizations that wish to use Visual Studio Community. For more information, visit the Visual Studio Community page.

Which subscription grants me access to Azure DevOps?

Azure DevOps Server is included in all paid subscription levels. Azure DevOps Basic Plan is included in all paid subscription levels. Visual Studio Enterprise standard and monthly, Visual Studio Test Professional and MSDN Platforms include Test Plans as well.

Can I use Visual Studio privately as well?

Yes. Visual Studio subscriptions are licensed per user, not per machine. So if you have an active subscription, you are allowed to use the software anywhere. For more information about usage rights, download the Visual Studio Licensing whitepaper.

How do I renew my Visual Studio standard subscription purchased from Microsoft store?

How do I renew my Visual Studio standard subscription purchased through Volume Licensing?

If your organization purchased your subscription through your organization’s Microsoft Volume Licensing agreement, your organization will need to process a renewal with your reseller.

How do I renew my Visual Studio Cloud subscription?

Both monthly and annual cloud subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel them, so there’s no need to take any action to renew them.

Can I upgrade/downgrade my subscription level in the future?

In some cases, upgrading is available. Downgrading is also available. For detailed information about your options, download the Visual Studio subscriptions white paper.

Is Visual Studio pricing different in other currencies

No. Pricing is the same converted in all currencies.