: Costing $45/month via the Visual Studio Marketplace , this provides the IDE license but lacks long-term subscriber benefits like software downloads for dev/test use outside the IDE.

: Claim your static or custom product key from the Product Keys page to activate your installation. Key Features of the 2017 Professional Edition Visual Studio Pricing: Compare Subscription Plans & Costs

Purchasing is now primarily handled through modern subscription models, as direct standalone sales of legacy versions have largely been phased out. By purchasing a current Visual Studio Professional subscription from the Microsoft Store, you gain legal access to download and license older versions, including the 2017 release. Purchase & Licensing Options

: Organizations can purchase through Microsoft Volume Licensing for multiple seats, which often provides the best value for teams. How to Access the 2017 Version After Purchase

Once you have an active subscription, you can retrieve the software: : Go to the Visual Studio Subscriptions portal. Downloads : Navigate to the "Downloads" tab and search for Visual Studio Professional 2017 .

Microsoft offers several ways to obtain a license that covers Visual Studio 2017 Professional Go to product viewer dialog for this item.