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4.3 out of 5
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As of April 2026, the mindshare of Microsoft Visual Studio in the .NET Development Services category stands at 13.8%, down from 15.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
.NET Development Services Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Visual Studio13.8%
ASP.NET12.1%
Adobe AIR SDK7.5%
Other66.6%
.NET Development Services

PeerResearch reports based on Microsoft Visual Studio reviews

TypeTitleDate
Category.NET Development ServicesApr 21, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersApr 21, 2026Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Visual Studio vs ASP.NETApr 21, 2026Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
ASP.NET4.212.1%97%35 interviewsAdd to research
Adobe AIR SDK0.07.5%0%0 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business32
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise45
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business86
Midsize Enterprise40
Large Enterprise43
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
15%
Performing Arts
9%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Healthcare Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
5%
University
5%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
4%
Hospitality Company
3%
Wellness & Fitness Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Renewables & Environment Company
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Retailer
1%
Insurance Company
1%
Religious Institution
1%
Government
1%
Sports Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Museum Or Institution
1%
Educational Organization
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Media Company
1%

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Microsoft Visual Studio Reviews Summary
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Senior Manager, Application Development at PSKW, LLC4.0I've used Visual Studio for 15+ years, valuing its excellent debugging, plugin integration, and code organization, which significantly improved code quality. Despite being bulky with occasional crashes, I recommend this powerful product for its strong development capabilities.
Senior Data Engineer at a transportation company with 501-1,000 employees4.5I use Visual Studio for data engineering, valuing its user-friendly UI, integrations, and team coherence. It boosts productivity and debugging. Stable and preferred over alternatives, I wish for better AI integration, rating it 9/10.
Software Engineer at BAE Systems5.0I've used Microsoft Visual Studio for 12 years, finding it excellent for development. Its Git integration, debugging, and intuitiveness streamline processes. I rate it 10/10 for stability and value, despite wishing for more AI.
Senior technical project manager at net solutions4.0I find Microsoft Visual Studio excellent for efficient .NET/C# development, especially its debugger and build features. While stable, I desire better Docker and AI integration, and I'm facing support ticket issues, though it saves me development time.
Software Developer Advisor at NTT DATA Services4.5I work with Power Platform, but find Visual Studio comprehensive and user-friendly for diverse apps. It offers great debugging, stability, and good ROI, despite minor namespace errors and occasional crashes.
Developer and Head of Application and Data Management Office at Università degli Studi di Roma Tre4.5I use Visual Studio for app development, valuing its debugger and AI. It's stable, scalable, and easy to install. I seek a more visual interface and an ESB plugin. My experience rates 9/10.
Manager, Production Services at a tech services company with 51-200 employees3.5I use Visual Studio for file processing and APIs. Its debugging, IntelliSense, and Live Share features greatly aid collaboration and save time, delivering ROI. My main issue is its lack of Mac availability, leading to my 7/10 rating.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees5.0I use Microsoft Visual Studio primarily for infrastructure as code, valuing its free cost, built-in terminal, and extensive add-ons. It enhances organizational collaboration and saves costs. My only complaint is disruptive update notifications, which interrupt my workflow.