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Vendor: Microsoft
4.2 out of 5
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What is Microsoft Visual Studio?

Visual Studio.NET is the umbrella that represents the key pieces of the .NET platform delivered from Microsoft, including the .NET Framework, the recently announced .NET Core, and a shared common layer of packages, compilers and runtime. Read this .NET blog post about the evolution of the platform and the different pieces that make .NET 2015.
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Microsoft Visual Studio is the #1 ranked solution in top .NET Development Services. PeerSpot users give Microsoft Visual Studio an average rating of 8.4 out of 10. Microsoft Visual Studio is most commonly compared to Microsoft Silverlight: Microsoft Visual Studio vs Microsoft Silverlight. Microsoft Visual Studio is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 53% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 17% of all views.
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Microsoft Visual Studio mindshare

As of March 2025, the mindshare of Microsoft Visual Studio in the .NET Development Services category stands at 18.9%, down from 24.3% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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PeerAnalyst reports based on Microsoft Visual Studio reviews

TypeTitleDate
Category.NET Development ServicesMar 11, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersMar 11, 2025Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Visual Studio vs SharePoint DesignerMar 11, 2025Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Visual Studio vs ASP.NETMar 11, 2025Download
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Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

  • "You can use the solution to do coding and drag and drop. It is easy to install with web documentation."
  • "The valuable feature is that it provides a basic template for everything and built-in debugging tools. They definitely save me time."
  • "We use the solution to develop applications."

Room for Improvement

  • "Microsoft Visual Studio needs to improve integration."
  • "The hot reload feature is good, but sometimes it doesn't work. It could be improved."
  • "Microsoft Visual Studio needs to improve integration."

Pricing

  • "Microsoft Visual Studio is not expensive. Its licensing costs are expensive."
  • "Microsoft Visual Studio is a free product."
  • "We purchased an expensive enterprise version of Microsoft Visual Studio."
These insights are based on the in-depth reviews provided by peers to help you make a better buying decision.
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Review data by company size

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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Educational Organization
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Retailer
7%
University
6%
Government
6%
Real Estate/Law Firm
5%
Healthcare Company
5%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Construction Company
3%
Logistics Company
2%
Non Profit
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Engineering Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Insurance Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Media Company
1%

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Microsoft Visual Studio was previously known as MS Visual Studio.

Microsoft Visual Studio customers

Knab, Hamburg Port Authority, Kecioren Municipality, National Instruments, Hamburg Port Authority, Government of Odisha, Kongsberg Maritime AS

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