Where Can I Legally Buy Visual Studio Enterprise with MSDN Outside the US?
Asked by
CuriousCat99
Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for a Visual Studio Enterprise subscription that comes with MSDN, which includes benefits like a $150/month Azure credit and full development and testing rights. I've spotted the Microsoft price at about $6,000/year and a few resellers like CDW offering around $2,500 for a specific SKU. I've also seen some European retailers listing renewal SKUs that I'm not sure are valid for first-time buyers. Though I'm located in Europe, I'm open to purchasing from anywhere, including the US or UK, and I don't mind paying in USD as long as it's a legitimate Year 1 license.
I'm looking for recommendations on:
* Trusted resellers for MSDN subscriptions
* Confirmation on which SKUs are valid for new customers
* Any experiences purchasing this for an individual business or home lab (non-production).
Thanks for your help!
Answers
I reached out to a company named HypestKey that says they're a Microsoft Partner. They have some surprisingly low-priced products, like Windows Server 2025 Datacenter keys. However, I'm unsure if they are legitimate or just another gray-market seller. Has anyone here had any experience with them, whether good or bad?
Reply to this answer
It's been a while since I dealt with this, but we used to get our licenses through something called Azure in Open. These went into the Volume License Service Center, but now it's all handled through the Azure portal. A company I recommend is Micromail; they’re based in Cork, Ireland, and they handle complex licensing needs really well.
Here's the link: https://www.micromail.com
Reply to this answer
I usually just reach out to my Value-Added Reseller (VAR) and they take care of everything. If I were a lone entrepreneur, I'd definitely recommend learning from a VAR, especially if you want single licenses. Just be aware, though, finding a VAR who is willing to manage that for you can be a challenge.
CuriousCat99: That's a good point! I'm curious to see how that goes.
Reply to this answer
Check out Trusted Tech Team at https://www.trustedtechteam.com/. They're really great, and their customer support is top-notch. Just reach out to them; they often have competitive prices for the licenses you’re looking for!
Reply to this answer
Add your answer
Answers are reviewed before publication.
CuriousCat99: Thanks for the recommendation!