Many customers are referred to us by Microsoft because they're unable to purchase Visual Studio directly using their work or school email (Microsoft Entra ID). If you've seen an error like:
This looks like a work or school email. Please use a personal Microsoft account to complete your purchase.
You're not alone — and we're here to help.
Microsoft's online store only supports purchases using personal Microsoft accounts (MSA), not organizational accounts (Entra ID). This limitation prevents many business users from completing purchases, even when they're ready to buy.
Why?
Solution: Purchase through a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) like us. We offer all major Visual Studio editions and subscriptions, assign licenses to your work email, and support business-friendly payment options.
Visual Studio Professional 2022
One-time purchase. Includes Professional IDE. No subscription benefits.
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Visual Studio Professional Subscription
Annual or 3-year plan. Includes MSDN benefits, Azure credits, and support.
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Visual Studio Enterprise Subscription
Advanced IDE features, full MSDN benefits, Power BI Pro, and more.
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Visual Studio Test Professional Subscription
For testers and QA teams. Includes MSDN benefits and Azure Test Plans.
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| Feature / Benefit | VS Pro 2022 (Perpetual) | VS Pro Subscription | VS Enterprise Subscription | VS Test Professional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDE Included | Yes (2022 only) | Yes (latest + older) | Yes (latest + older) | Test-focused IDE |
| Perpetual Use | Yes | No | No | No |
| MSDN Benefits | No | Yes | Yes (extended) | Yes |
| Azure Credit | None | $50/month | $150/month | $50/month |
| Dev/Test Software | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Azure DevOps Basic | Basic | Included | Included + Test Plans | Included + Test Plans |
| Power BI Pro | No | No | Yes | No |
| Support Incidents | None | 2/year | 4/year | 2/year |
| Training Access | No | 6 months | 12 months | 6 months |
| Ideal For | Individual developers | Small teams | Enterprises | QA/Test teams |
MSDN (now called Visual Studio Subscriptions) includes:
Q: Why can't I buy Visual Studio with my work email?
A: Microsoft's store only supports personal accounts (MSA). Work/school emails are managed by Entra ID and blocked from personal purchases.
Q: Can I assign a subscription to my work account if I buy through you?
A: Yes! We'll assign the license to your work email and provide activation instructions.
Q: What's the difference between Professional and Enterprise?
A: Enterprise includes more advanced IDE features, higher Azure credits, Power BI Pro, and more support/training. See the comparison table above.
Q: What if I'm not sure which edition I need?
A: Scroll up to the comparison table or contact us — we'll help you choose the right fit.
2025-10-29