Microsoft offers Visual Studio Professional 2026 for a one-time $30 price
Microsoft is selling Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $29.97, a steep discount from its $499.99 list price, until August 9.
Microsoft has launched a time-limited deal on its Visual Studio Professional 2026 integrated development environment, pricing it at $29.97 instead of the regular $499.99. The 64-bit IDE targets developers building web, mobile, desktop, and game applications, with support for.NET MAUI, Blazor,.NET, and C++. Integrated AI tools like IntelliCode suggest code completions, while Live Share enables real-time collaboration and Codelens tracks recent changes.
The promotion requires redemption of a unique code within 30 days on a Windows machine, granting perpetual license rights. The discount remains available until 11:59 p.m. PT on August 9, after which the standard price resumes.
Why it matters
It provides a low-cost entry to a full-featured professional IDE, potentially lowering development expenses for individuals and small teams.
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