Visual Studio Subscriptions
(Formerly MSDN Subscriptions)Tools, Azure, software & downloads, services, training and support
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The most comprehensive set of resources for you to create, deploy, and manage great applications on your preferred platforms and devices, including Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, and the cloud.
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Visual Studio subscriptions come with different sets of benefits depending on the subscription type and level, ranging from Visual Studio, Azure, software for development and testing, support, training, and more.
Tools
Get access to the latest versions of Visual Studio: full featured IDE for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, web and cloud app development, and other cross-platform tooling, on PC or Mac. Simulate and test the behavior of unavailable evolving applications and systems
- Visual Studio Professional or Visual Studio Enterprise
- Visual Studio Professional for Mac or Visual Studio Enterprise for Mac
- Team Foundation Server and TFS CAL
- Parasoft Virtualize/SOAtest Professional Desktop
Azure
Access to Azure services with no additional charge, plus discounted development and test rates, and exclusive access to a subscriber only image gallery with preconfigured virtual machines. Plan smarter, collaborate better, and ship faster with a set of modern dev services Share code, track work, and ship software – for any language, all in a single package.
- Monthly Azure credits for Azure services
- Azure Dev/Test Pay-As-You-Go subscription
- Azure DevOps – access to unlimited number of accounts
Learn more about monthly Azure credit in Visual Studio subscriptions
Software & downloads
Access core Microsoft software with simple per-user licensing, which enables you to install and use software as much as you need for your development projects.
- Windows and Windows Server
- SQL, SharePoint3 and Exchange3
- Office Professional Plus2
Download a comprehensive list of included software
- Included in Visual Studio Professional Subscription, Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription
- Included only in Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription
- Included in Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription, MSDN Platforms
Services
Increase productivity by utilizing services to build, deploy, and manage complex applications.
- Office 365 Developer subscription2
- Enterprise Mobility and Security
- PowerBI3
- Cast Highlight
- Cloud Pilot
- Visual Studio App Center
- Windows Developer Account
- Included in Visual Studio Professional Subscription, Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription
- Included only in Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription
- Included in Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription, MSDN Platforms
Training
Take your skills to the next level with technical and professional training on the latest trends and technologies across platforms.
- LinkedIn Learning1 (business, tech and creative)
- Pluralsight (cloud, design, security, mobile and data)
- Data Camp (data-science and AI)
- Included in Visual Studio Professional Subscription, Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription
- Included only in Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription
- Included in Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription, MSDN Platforms
Support
Rely on technical experts to help you solve issues and answer questions.
- Microsoft Professional Technical Support incidents
- Azure Community
- Concierge chat
- Developer Community