The newest Visual Studio Pro just dropped to $29.97
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is being offered as a lifetime license for $29.97 until August 9, down from its regular $499.99 price. The IDE includes AI‑assisted coding, cross‑platform support, and real‑time collaboration features. The promotion is sponsored content and pricing may change after publication.
- ▪The deal prices a lifetime license for Visual Studio Professional 2026 at $29.97, a $470.02 discount from the standard $499.99 cost.
- ▪The offer is valid through August 9, after which the price may revert to the regular amount.
- ▪The 2026 version adds AI integration, 64‑bit architecture, cross‑platform development, Live Share collaboration, CodeLens insights, and Hot Reload capabilities.
- ▪The promotion is presented as sponsored content by StackCommerce and Mashable partners, with affiliate commissions possible on purchases.
- ▪Pricing and availability are subject to change after the time of publication.
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| Original publisher | Mashable |
| Canonical URL | https://mashable.com/tech/july-29-microsoft-visual-studio-professional-2026 |
| Publication time | Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-07-29T22:33:00.604Z |
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• SPONSORED • Home > Tech > Productivity The newest Visual Studio Pro just dropped to $29.97 One IDE, a lot less tab-switching. By Sponsored by StackCommerce on July 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. Skip the subscription — Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 is $29.97 for life Credit: Microsoft Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. TL;DR: Get a lifetime license for Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2026 for $29.97 through Aug. 9 and code faster with AI-assisted development, cross-platform tools, and built-in collaboration.
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