Do you need a license for Visual Studio?

Yes, Visual Studio Can Be Free!

Can I install Visual Studio 2017 and 2019 at the same time?

You can install and use Visual Studio 2019 alongside previous versions of Visual Studio, including Visual Studio 2017, Visual Studio 2015, Visual Studio 2013, and Visual Studio 2012.

Do you need a license for Visual Studio 2019?

As a general rule, any person using or accessing software installed via Visual Studio must have a license and it must be of the appropriate type – i.e. a user licensed with Professional cannot access features that are only available with the Enterprise edition.

How do I assign a license to Visual Studio?

How do I assign Visual Studio subscriptions?

1. Select the Manage Subscribers tab at the top of the page on manage.visualstudio.com.
2. Select Add and type the name and email address of the user you’d like to assign a subscription to.

Is Visual Studio code legal?

The software is licensed “as-is.” You bear the risk of using it. Microsoft gives no express warranties, guarantees or conditions. To the extent permitted under your local laws, Microsoft excludes the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.

Can Visual Studio Community Edition be used for commercial purposes?

Since 2013, Microsoft has offered a free version of the IDE called Visual Studio Community. It can be used free for open source projects, educational purposes, and even for commercial purposes, if your team and your company are small enough.

Why can’t I get Visual Studio 2019?

If you purchased Visual Studio Professional 2015 or Visual Studio Professional 2017 as a stand alone license, you are not entitled to Visual Studio Professional 2019. Also, if you purchased a Visual Studio Subscription in the calendar year 2015 but did not renew it, you don’t have access to Visual Studio 2019.

Can I buy Visual Studio without MSDN?

Purchasing Visual Studio Professional You can purchase Visual Studio Professional without an MSDN subscription or a Visual Studio subscription. Here are your options: Buy a Visual Studio monthly subscription This is the most flexible way to access Visual Studio Professional and any new versions that are released while you stay subscribed.

Do I need to pay for Visual Studio 2017 and later versions?

Do I need to pay for Visual Studio 2017 and later versions? If you purchased Visual Studio Professional 2015 or Visual Studio Professional 2017 as a stand alone license, you are not entitled to Visual Studio Professional 2019.

What is the best way to get Visual Studio Professional?

Here are your options: Buy a Visual Studio monthly subscription This is the most flexible way to access Visual Studio Professional and any new versions that are released while you stay subscribed. Buy a standalone Visual Studio Professional 2019 license.