Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - The future of software development
Discover the next generation of integrated development environments with Microsoft Visual Studio 2026. This comprehensive product family offers the perfect solution for every developer and every company - from free entry-level editions to Enterprise solutions with advanced AI functions and maximum security.
Innovative features across all editions
Visual Studio 2026 sets new standards in software development:
- AI-powered development: Intelligent code completion and automatic error detection
- Advanced cloud integration: Seamless connection with Azure Services and GitHub
- Multi-platform support: Development for Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android and web
- Enhanced debugging: real-time analysis and predictive debugging for complex applications
- Integrated security: Automated security analysis and compliance checking
- Team Collaboration: Improved tools for agile development and code reviews
Available editions at a glance
Visual Studio 2026 Community
Ideal for: Individual developers, students, open source projects
- Free to use for non-commercial projects
- Complete IDE with basic functions
- Support for common programming languages
- Limited Enterprise functions
Visual Studio 2026 Professional
Ideal for: Professional developers, small teams, freelancers
- Advanced developer tools and profilers
- Advanced AI wizards
- Code metrics and quality analysis
- Priority support
Visual Studio 2026 Enterprise
Ideal for: Large companies, development teams, Enterprise projects
- Comprehensive test and live scenario tools
- Architecture and dependency analysis
- Enterprise-Security and compliance features
- 24/7 premium support
Microsoft expertise for your development
Rely on the decades of experience of the software market leader:
- Over 25 years of experience in development tools since 1997
- Certified according to ISO 27001 and GDPR for the highest security standards
- Millions of developers worldwide rely on Visual Studio
- Continuous innovation with annual major updates and security patches
- Enterprise-Support with guaranteed response times for critical projects
- Comprehensive documentation and active developer community
Who is Visual Studio 2026 suitable for?
The Visual Studio 2026 product family offers the right solution for every requirement:
- Companies and development teams: scalable licensing and Enterprise features
- Freelance developers: Professional tools for demanding projects
- Startups and SMEs: Cost-efficient solutions with growth potential
- Educational institutions: Free editions for training and research
- Open source developers: Comprehensive tools for community projects
