Microsoft Visual Studio Reviews and Pricing

Practice Head BI at Nous Infosystems

Apr 18, 2025

Integration with various tools enhances debugging effectiveness and user experience

What is our primary use case?

We are a services company, and we use Microsoft Visual Studio for .NET development, application development, and related tasks.

What is most valuable?

I find Microsoft Visual Studio to be a good development environment. Its integration with SQL and features like check-in, check-out, and integration with Visual SourceSafe and now the Azure counterpart are very effective for debugging applications.

What needs improvement?

The integration of automation capabilities, such as code auto-generation, would be beneficial. Copilot integration and other automation tools would definitely increase productivity.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio since its inception, which is more than ten years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I believe the solution is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Microsoft Visual Studio is a fully scalable solution with no limitations.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support from Microsoft is very good; I would rate it a ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

I find the initial setup of Microsoft Visual Studio to be simple, and I can do it alone without needing more people.

What about the implementation team?

I can handle the installation all by myself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I am not directly involved with the pricing since our company does bulk purchases. Generally, we are pretty happy with Microsoft products.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have not worked with any competitive products similar to Microsoft Visual Studio.

What other advice do I have?

Prospective users should know that it's very easy to set up and use Microsoft Visual Studio, ensuring a good user experience. I would rate my overall experience with Microsoft Visual Studio a ten.

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

Last updated: Apr 18, 2025

KamleshPant

Senior Software Architect at USEReady

Apr 16, 2025

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Integrated tools and extensions offer straightforward and efficient code development

What is our primary use case?

I use Microsoft Visual Studio occasionally. I prefer writing code directly on Notepad++, but when I need the IDE support, I use Microsoft Visual Studio for faster and better code development. It offers a good experience for individuals who are handy with IDEs.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Visual Studio is integrated with all tools and offers all necessary extensions, making it very convenient. It offers Git connectivity for all Git repositories. I find all its activities to be straightforward and efficient.

What needs improvement?

Maybe some documentation could be better. They can generate some educational videos online, which would be helpful.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for the last five to six years, but I do not use it frequently.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Visual Studio is stable. I have not encountered any problems.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I use Microsoft Visual Studio on an individual basis, so I am not familiar with its scalability in terms of adding or deleting users, which may be an IT admin function.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I use Notepad++ more often than Microsoft Visual Studio.

How was the initial setup?

The installation of Microsoft Visual Studio is simple, and one person can manage it.

What was our ROI?

The ROI includes time savings, which are approximately ten to twenty percent.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

As a partner, the cost may be part of an integrated license package. I am not sure about specific pricing details.

What other advice do I have?

Maybe sometimes Microsoft Visual Studio hangs if your computer resources are limited. Rating it, I would give it eight points overall.

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Last updated: Apr 16, 2025

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CharlesChang

Department Manager, Certification Project Management at Institute for Information Industry

Apr 16, 2025

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Have streamlined development with debugging features but face challenges with performance due to bloat

What is our primary use case?

I create my site or application for my company for internal use only.

What is most valuable?

The best feature of Microsoft Visual Studio for debugging applications is IntelliSense, which I refer to as autocomplete. Additionally, the integration capabilities with Microsoft DevOps Server streamline my development process efficiently, making it perfectly integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio.

What needs improvement?

The software has become larger than before, requiring a powerful desktop or notebook to run Microsoft Visual Studio. I must use or install all the features which makes Microsoft Visual Studio bulky. Some optional installation methods to remove features I do not use could improve the experience.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using it for more than fifteen years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Performance is a problem because if I use a notebook that is not high-end, Microsoft Visual Studio may experience lag sometimes.

How are customer service and support?

I think the support could be better because the documentation and other resources, such as videos, are too numerous, making it hard to find the correct one. AI support could be a good addition.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used Microsoft Visual Studio Code and no others.

How was the initial setup?

There is no trouble or problem to install it. I can handle the installation myself.

What about the implementation team?

I can install the solution by myself.

What was our ROI?

Microsoft Visual Studio saves me time, approximately forty percent.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Microsoft Visual Studio is expensive.

What other advice do I have?

The main concern is that the documentation is so detailed and vast that it takes a lot of time to sift through. I would rate Microsoft Visual Studio seven out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Last updated: Apr 16, 2025

MuhammadShakeel

Senior System Engineer at Confiz Solutions

Apr 15, 2025

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User-friendly interface enables seamless development and significant time savings

What is our primary use case?

I am using Microsoft Visual Studio for development purposes for my different clients in the USA and other regions. I use it in developing applications, web applications, and mobile Android applications.

What is most valuable?

Microsoft Visual Studio is very easy to use with an excellent graphic interface. It is easy to understand for both experienced users and new users. The availability of the community edition allows users to access the tool without cost, and if needed for production, they can opt for the paid version.

What needs improvement?

User authentication with the local database creates some problems. Integration with a local database on a VM server may also create issues, though connecting with a Cloud VM works well.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for about one and a half years.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

Maintenance is very easy. There is no significant maintenance requirement after installation. The process is straightforward, and one person is enough to handle it.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Visual Studio is stable, and I haven't encountered significant performance issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The version of Microsoft Visual Studio I use is scalable. Even with the community edition, it provides scalable options.

How are customer service and support?

When Microsoft shifted their service to regions like China and India, the support team there was not professional and lacked adequate knowledge. Creating multiple support tickets was required to get a proper response. In contrast, the Microsoft team provided appropriate guidance.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The installation process was straightforward. You can simply download the software and use the Cloud Auto Installer to get all the required tools. One person can handle the installation process.

What was our ROI?

Using Microsoft Visual Studio has saved me considerable time and effort during development. The savings are between twenty and fifty percent in terms of both time and money.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing for Microsoft Visual Studio is expensive. The charges are $499 per user per month for the 2022 version, and the professional version costs $29. This is particularly costly in the South Asia region due to currency differences. Microsoft should consider regional pricing adjustments to make it more affordable.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend Microsoft Visual Studio for new users because it provides a simple and effective user interface which is beneficial for learning development. I rate the solution eight out of ten. My overall product rating is eight.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other

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

Last updated: Apr 15, 2025

Eitan Gold

SQA Manager at Elmo Motion Control Ltd.

Apr 14, 2025

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Test code efficiency improves with integrated debugger and automation

What is our primary use case?

I use Microsoft Visual Studio to write the test code for all of our products. I use it with C#. I integrate UFT within, I integrate the AnyUnit testing framework, and I integrate our API libraries.

What is most valuable?

The test explorer is really important for us as it aids in testing, along with the regular debugger. Even though I forgot the term for it at the moment, there is an overall debugger tool within the IDE that is very effective. This comprehensive debugger tool does the job efficiently, making our work easier.

What needs improvement?

I expect that the AI features will be more reachable and more integrated as part of the solution in the next updates, especially in the orientation of testing.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been dealing with Microsoft Visual Studio for approximately ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

As far as I know, there is no problem, and Microsoft Visual Studio is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

As far as I know, Microsoft Visual Studio is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

I have never required Microsoft's technical support for the last ten years. Everything is on site.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward, and I do not have any issues with it. One person is enough to do it.

What about the implementation team?

We have 365 support, so maintenance is done by the IT guys.

What was our ROI?

We see savings in terms of time and money. If I take the manual testing against automatic testing, we see about an 80% saving.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is part of a big acquisition. I do not know how much a single license costs.

What other advice do I have?

When new customers are looking for a new IDE or their development environment, they need to think about the overall libraries and tools they need to work with. They should ensure everything is integrated together and that it is easy to use and install. One significant aspect is to check that everything comes together. Overall, my experience with Microsoft Visual Studio is rated 9.5 out of 10.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Last updated: Apr 14, 2025

Usman ur Rehman Ahmed

Vice President for Cloud Application Developement and Genereative AI Solutions at Systems Limited

Apr 11, 2025

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Comprehensive coverage for seamless development across platforms

What is our primary use case?

I use Microsoft Visual Studio across the entire software development lifecycle, mainly for development, testing, analysis, deployment, and monitoring.

What is most valuable?

The versatility and platform coverage of Microsoft Visual Studio make it a standard and stable product across Linux, Windows, and Mac. It provides countless features, is lightweight, and offers extensive extensions coverage. It serves as a one-stop shop no matter the platform or language I use.

What needs improvement?

Microsoft Visual Studio offers a strong ecosystem, with its own marketplace for third-party solutions. There is room for improvement in search by extension, but the integration of AI through extensions like GitHub Copilot is a well-thought-out approach.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Microsoft Visual Studio for more than a decade, maybe at least twelve to thirteen years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Microsoft Visual Studio is very stable, scoring around nine to nine point five out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Choosing the right version of Microsoft Visual Studio can address any scalability concerns. While Visual Studio Code may present limitations, upgrading to the enterprise version resolves these.

How are customer service and support?

Support centers are available, and it is generally adequate, but I may not be the best person to comment on technical support interactions.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Once I used Microsoft Visual Studio, I have never moved on to any other solutions.

How was the initial setup?

The installation of Microsoft Visual Studio provides a seamless experience for everyone, regardless of the version or platform.

What was our ROI?

Microsoft Visual Studio provides value for money, enabling time and cost savings. Its features are unmatched at this price range.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing of Microsoft Visual Studio is competitive from an organizational perspective, both for smaller and larger organizations.

What other advice do I have?

The rating for Microsoft Visual Studio would be nine since it is one of the finest tools I have used. It provides a seamless experience and comprehensive coverage of the development process. Some might argue that AI should be integrated directly within Visual Studio itself, but the extension approach is a decent solution.

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

Last updated: Apr 11, 2025