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What's on this page
- Learn what Visual Studio subscriptions are and how they support development with a wide range of tools, services, training resources, and software downloads.
- Explore the kinds of benefits included, from Azure credits and Azure DevOps access to professional training and technical support.
- Understand how benefits differ by subscription, with guidance on comparing plans to choose the one that best fits your needs.
- Find out where and how you can buy a subscription, including options like volume licensing, retail purchases, and flexible monthly cloud plans.
Visual Studio subscriptions are a comprehensive set of tools and resources to speed up development, promote collaboration anywhere, and innovate on any platform—all while maximizing security and compliance. Various subscription options are offered across several different channels so you can choose a subscription that best serves your needs.
Subscription benefits
In addition to the Visual Studio IDE, subscriptions can include benefits in these areas:
- Tools & Services
- Professional Development
- Support
- Access to product downloads
Important
Benefits included in any subscription depend on the type of subscription. Not all benefits are included in all subscriptions. To determine the best fit for your needs, be sure to visit the Buy Visual Studio page and compare the benefits in each subscription.
If you already have a subscription, access your benefits in the portal at my.visualstudio.com
Your Visual Studio subscription is more powerful than you think, offering extensive resources that enable greater innovation and productivity. More details are provided in the YouTube video Get the most of Azure with your Visual Studio subscription, which also covers other benefits that might be available to you.
Tools & services
The tools and services that might be included in a subscription include:
- Azure credits. Includes up to $150 in Azure credits per month, depending on the subscription
- Discounted dev/test pricing on select Azure services for nonproduction workloads
- Azure DevOps. Receive either the basic plan, or basic + test plans
- Windows Developer Account
- Microsoft 365 Developer Account
- Microsoft 365 apps for enterprise
Professional development
Build your development skill set with training and content from providers like:
Access to training partners with exclusive subscriber discounts
Support
Depending on your subscription, you can receive up to four professional support incidents from Microsoft.
Access to product downloads
A wide range of products are available for use in your development and test environments, depending on your subscription level. See available software here.
How can I purchase a subscription?
Subscriptions are available through several channels.
- Volume licensing. For larger organizations, multiple subscriptions are often necessary. Volume licensing offers a cost-effective solution, typically involving multi-year agreements. Learn more about licensing programs.
- Retail. Individuals who are looking for a subscription for their own use can purchase subscriptions through the Microsoft Store.
- Monthly subscriptions. Sometimes called "cloud subscriptions," monthly subscriptions are billed each month and provide billing flexibility. They're a great option for developers who just need to use the IDE for a short time, and don’t need the other benefits. Monthly subscriptions can be purchased on the Visual Studio Marketplace or through a Cloud Solution Provider.
For general information about subscriptions, including options, benefits, and pricing, visit the Visual Studio subscriptions and benefits page.