Microsoft charges $99.99 per month for a Visual Studio license — get it for life here for $35
Microsoft is offering a lifetime license for Visual Studio Professional 2026 at a discounted price of $35, down from the regular price of $499.99. This offer is available until May 31, 2026, and allows users to avoid the recurring monthly fees typically associated with developer tools. The software includes advanced features like AI-assisted coding and real-time collaboration tools for teams.
- ▪Visual Studio Professional 2026 is currently on sale for $34.97, a significant discount from its regular price of $499.99.
- ▪The lifetime license eliminates the need for monthly subscriptions, which can be costly for developers.
- ▪Key features include AI-assisted coding, real-time collaboration, and integration with Azure and GitHub.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 |
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• SPONSORED • Home > Tech > Productivity Microsoft charges $99.99 per month for a Visual Studio license — get it for life here for $35 Same tools, but now you can finally stop renting them By Sponsored by StackCommerce on May 29, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Credit: Pexels Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. TL;DR: Visual Studio Pro 2026 is Microsoft’s latest IDE, and a lifetime license is on sale for $35 through May 31.
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