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Vendor: Microsoft
4.3 out of 5
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As of March 2026, the mindshare of Microsoft Visual Studio in the .NET Development Services category stands at 12.9%, down from 18.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
.NET Development Services Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Visual Studio12.9%
ASP.NET12.9%
Adobe AIR SDK6.8%
Other67.4%
.NET Development Services

PeerResearch reports based on Microsoft Visual Studio reviews

TypeTitleDate
Category.NET Development ServicesMar 27, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersMar 27, 2026Download
ComparisonMicrosoft Visual Studio vs ASP.NETMar 27, 2026Download
Suggested products
TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
ASP.NET4.212.9%97%35 interviewsAdd to research
Adobe AIR SDK0.06.8%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 Business69
Midsize Enterprise28
Large Enterprise44
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
18%
Performing Arts
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
University
6%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
4%
Comms Service Provider
4%
Hospitality Company
4%
Wellness & Fitness Company
3%
Construction Company
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Renewables & Environment Company
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Insurance Company
1%
Retailer
1%
Sports Company
1%
Museum Or Institution
1%
Government
1%
Media Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Educational Organization
1%

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SQA Manager at Elmo Motion Control Ltd.4.5I use Visual Studio for test code, finding its debugger and test explorer valuable. It's stable, scalable, and delivers 80% savings. I rate it 9.5/10, but hope for more integrated AI testing features.
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 System Engineer at Confiz Solutions4.0I find Microsoft Visual Studio easy to use with an excellent UI, saving me 20-50% time and money. However, local database integration is problematic, regional customer support is poor, and the pricing is expensive, especially in South Asia.
Vice President for Cloud Application Developement and Genereative AI Solutions at Systems Limited4.5I consider Microsoft Visual Studio a stable, versatile, and feature-rich one-stop solution for development across all platforms, offering great value for money. I've used it for over a decade.
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.
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.