Microsoft · since 1997
Visual Studio
The full Windows IDE for .NET and C++.
PriceCommunity free; Professional from ~$45/user/month
CategoryCode Editor — Alternative
Get itvisualstudio.microsoft.com ↗Visual Studio Community is the real IDE for Windows-native development — debugging, designers, and project systems beyond what VS Code covers.
Community is free for individuals and small teams. Larger orgs buy Professional. Choose it when you are building .NET or C++ seriously.
Why it's here
- First-class .NET and C++ tooling on Windows
- Community edition free for individuals/small teams
- Deep debugging and project system
- Heavier than VS Code — worth it for native Windows work