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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 SharePoint Designer: Microsoft Visual Studio vs SharePoint Designer. 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 18% of all views.
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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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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."
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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Educational Organization
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Retailer
7%
University
6%
Government
6%
Real Estate/Law Firm
5%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Healthcare Company
3%
Construction Company
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Logistics Company
2%
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%
Non Profit
1%

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LorenzoMoore - PeerSpot user
IT Project Manager (Assistant Director, Technology Division) at a government with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Microsoft Visual Studio
Jul 2, 2022
Product version discussed: Latest Version
Beneficial user interface, flexible, and good support

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Visual Studio is the user interface."

Cons

"The best advice I can give to others is to take training because it's so easy to use out of the box. However, you might tend to install it and maybe configure it improperly. You need to have some training."

What is our primary use case?

I am using Microsoft Visual Studio for software development.

How has it helped my organization?

Microsoft Visual Studio has improved the way our organization functions by allowing us to develop applications rapidly.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Vishal Paliwal - PeerSpot user
Xamarin Developer at Cognizant
Verified user of Microsoft Visual Studio
Sep 13, 2022
Easy to understand, simple to implement, and easy to expand

Pros

"We have no issues with scaling. "

Cons

"Every time it updates, there are issues. "

What is our primary use case?

I'm using Visual Studio 2022 on a MacBook. 

What is most valuable?

The installation process is not difficult. 

It's good overall. 

The solution is stable. 

We have no issues with scaling. 

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Paco Velasco Reina - PeerSpot user
CTO at Open HealthCare
Verified user of Microsoft Visual Studio
Sep 11, 2023
Easy to use, works well in the Microsoft Windows ecosystem, and integrates well with Git

Pros

"Microsoft Visual Studio is a must-have tool if you work in Windows environments."

Cons

"Long installation or upgrade times are sometimes a problem."

What is our primary use case?

My first use case was to develop Microsoft Windows tools in .Net Framework (formerly from 3.5). Later I developed web platforms in ASP .NET and lately, I have developed APIs in both .NET Framework and NET Core, the latest in NET 6.

The platforms that I develop in Windows environments and do not have CI/CD systems I deploy them directly from Visual Studio. The entire Windows ecosystem is well managed by Visual Studio.

When I program in Microsoft Windows I usually use Visual Studio.

How has it helped my organization?

Microsoft Visual Studio is a must-have tool if you work in Windows environments.

Organizations working on a large number of workstations or organizations that are just starting out have a complete tool for use in several versions, most popularly free. So starting or developing a project under these conditions is extremely affordable.

But back to the main feature, with Microsoft Visual Studio you have a Swiss army knife of software development (integration, development, debugging, and deployment) complete and free in its most popular version.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Software engineer at Punjab Group
Verified user of Microsoft Visual Studio
Jul 23, 2023
Stable platform with efficient built-in features

Pros

"The system can efficiently manage the databases."

Cons

"They could add new modules to the platform for enhanced functioning."

What is our primary use case?

The platform's use cases depend on the entire system diagram. For instance, if we have login software, it determines the users' access level. It helps admin users in uploading and managing user accounts. Other users can register, validate passwords, save, download, and upload tasks.

What is most valuable?

The system can efficiently manage the databases.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Nishan Timilsina - PeerSpot user
Mobile Engeneer at ServiceLInk inc
Verified user of Microsoft Visual Studio
Aug 3, 2022
Product version discussed: Latest Version
Beneficial UI functionality, complete development kit, and performs well

Pros

"The most valuable features of Microsoft Visual Studio are the UI functionality where you can do software development. Everything is available there that you need. You can create the UI, and code, develop and compile it."

Cons

"Microsoft Visual Studio can improve by adding more features to the Mac version. There are a lot of features lacking in the Mac version, there are limitations. I can install Microsoft Visual Studio on the Mac operating system, but it is not the same as if I installed it on a Microsoft Windows system. The Microsoft Windows version has a lot of features available in Microsoft Visual Studio."

What is our primary use case?

I'm using Microsoft Visual Studio for developing mobile applications using Xamarin. It's similar to a software development kit (SDK).

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of Microsoft Visual Studio are the UI functionality where you can do software development. Everything is available there that you need. You can create the UI, and code, develop and compile it.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Deni Herdian - PeerSpot user
Director at Herdian Informatika
Verified user of Microsoft Visual Studio
Dec 13, 2022
Product version discussed: 2019
Helps with creating and managing projects, and writing code

Pros

"Microsoft Visual Studio helps my company improve efficiency in software development suites. "

Cons

"Microsoft Visual Studio can improve integration with the Microsoft Office suite; this was only implemented in 2022."

What is our primary use case?

The early use of Microsoft Visual Studio was for developing and creating software applications. Then, with technology development, I used Microsoft Visual Studio to create cross-platform software applications such as web, mobile, and desktop applications. 

Microsoft Visual Studio also provides debugging tools, project management tools, and source control which makes project management easier for me - especially after I combine it with Git. 

Microsoft Visual Studio allows me to create and manage projects, write code, and debug and test applications. Also, it helps me with advanced features to develop applications for the cloud, IoT, and AI.

How has it helped my organization?

Microsoft Visual Studio helps my company improve efficiency in software development suites. 

It includes various features, such as an integrated development environment, source control, debugging, and deployment tools. 

Visual Studio also enables teams to collaborate and share code more efficiently. This can help companies streamline development processes and reduce time spent on repetitive tasks. 

Additionally, Visual Studio provides a comprehensive set of debugging tools that can help enterprises quickly identify and resolve issues. 

Finally, Visual Studio offers a suite of features that allow companies to customize their development environment, such as templates and extensions, that can help them optimize their workflow.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Rajnish-Sharma - PeerSpot user
Senior technical project manager at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Verified user of Microsoft Visual Studio
Jul 31, 2023
Allows for easy integration with other tools such as MS Teams

Pros

"The code analysis tool is particularly valuable as it eliminates the need for manual code reviews. "

Cons

"Sometimes, the deprecation of packages can be a challenge."

What is our primary use case?

We use Visual Studio for website development and related tasks. It's been quite helpful for us.

What is most valuable?

From a professional perspective, I've been using Visual Studio since childhood, so I find it very useful. The code analysis tool is particularly valuable as it eliminates the need for manual code reviews. 

Many essential features are built-in, making it a great tool. Additionally, it allows for easy integration with other tools like MS Teams, which enhances its usefulness.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Micheale See - PeerSpot user
Senior Business System Developer at AVEVA
Verified user of Microsoft Visual Studio
Aug 23, 2022
Product version discussed: Enterprise 2019
Breakout point,and interface design are easy to use, but the solution is not really good at debugging JavaScript, jQuery, or SQL

Pros

"The solution includes a debug function that I can breakpoint to easily detect what is wrong with my applications."

Cons

"The solution is not really good at debugging JavaScript, jQuery, or SQL"

What is our primary use case?

I write all of my web applications and perform debugs with the solution. Our company is a Microsoft partner and has 1,000 developers and technical team members that are dispersed across the UK, US, and Asia Pacific.

How has it helped my organization?

The breakout point, interface design, and coding areas are WYSIWYG and easy to use. 

*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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