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# Microsoft Visual Studio

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> Microsoft Visual Studio is an IDE that streamlines software development across various platforms and programming languages.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 3006 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Microsoft Visual Studio?

Visual Studio is used by software developers, C\# programmers, .NET developers, C++ programmers, game developers, cloud architects, and DevOps engineers.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 3006 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Microsoft
- **Location**: Redmond, US
- **Founded**: 1975

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$499.92
- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian
- **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, United States

## Features

- API
- Animation
- Code Development
- Code Editing
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Modeling
- Debugging
- Deployment Management
- For Developers
- Graphical User Interface
- Integrated Development Environment

## Integrations (5 total)

- Git
- GitHub
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Unity

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

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## Alternatives

1. [Jira](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/19319/jira) — 4.4/5 (15367 reviews)
2. [Essential Studio](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/32602/essential-studio) — 4.5/5 (924 reviews)
3. [GitHub](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/129067/github) — 4.8/5 (6171 reviews)
4. [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/136010/intellij-idea) — 4.7/5 (1257 reviews)
5. [Bitbucket](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/157785/bitbucket) — 4.6/5 (1345 reviews)

## Reviews

### "The best coding platform there is" — 5.0/5

> **Laurentiu** | *21 March 2025* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to use, the interface is accessible and it comes packed with features that make development easier. Code navigation is also easy to do. I also love the fact that visual studio provides Integrated Git Support and also integrates with so many different programming languages.
> 
> **Cons**: Aside of the occasional bugs and crashes, one minus would be limited support for non-Microsoft languages.
> 
> It is a great experience overall, i wouldnt change it with another platform.

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### "Great for beginners or pros" — 5.0/5

> **Jon** | *15 January 2026* | Dairy | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: MS Visual Studio is easy to use, and flexible for use across a wide range of development environments. With support for various code bases, as well as HTML, the programme provides all you need for building and developing websites, email, applications and widgets. A clear and clean interface, with great community support, documentation and plugins.
> 
> **Cons**: Nothing to dislike really. With plenty of online tuition, forums and community support; you can do whatever you want - guided by the system.
> 
> A modern and clean interface with excellent community built around it. There are few development environments that compare.

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### "Microsoft Visual Studio - Review" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *5 February 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to use, nice clear user interface and simple setup.
> 
> **Cons**: Largely nothing, integration with git is not the easiest.

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### "Discovering this tool." — 4.0/5

> **Agata** | *13 April 2025* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I am a beginner user and I see potential in this program.
> 
> **Cons**: I need time to discover more option and how to use the program.
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> As a beginner user I am satisfied with this tool.

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### "Tool any Microsoft developer would be using" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *2 February 2019* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It is the number one tool for anyone willing to develop software for the Microsoft ecosystem.
> 
> **Cons**: There is not much to say against it. It even has a free version and it gets better with every next release.

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