
PHP Tools installation package can be downloaded from: You can choose the Community edition, which is the free** option, or any other Visual Studio´s supported editions, such as Professional, Enterprise or higher. For Visual Studio 2010 up to 2015, you'll be queried to allow access to the system's Program Files*. Please ensure you can provide administrator access to your hard drive because the installation package copies files to the system's AppData. To install PHP Tools for Visual Studio, you'll need:Īdministrator access. If you would like more detailed steps, please, continue reading. After starting Visual Studio next time, you can proceed to the product activation and get started.

The package will be installed and Visual Studio configured for the PHP development. Once downloaded, you'll be prompted to close Visual Studio. If you already have Microsoft Visual Studio installed, you can jump directly to the Manage Extensions dialog and search for PHP Tools for Visual Studio. You can download the free Community version here or use any other Visual Studio version, except for Express versions, which are not supported. As the new Windows 10 and Windows 10 for phones supports universal application, it will be easier to develop appliations for PCs and Phones using the new Visual Studio 2015.You will need to have Microsoft Visual Studio installed before installing PHP Tools. So will you, developers upgrading ? and which version you will be using ?. Read more about the version and prices here Upgrade from Visual Studio Professional with MSDN or Visual Studio Test Professional with MSDN to Visual Studio Premium with MSDN for 50% off the regular list price and get a free upgrade to Visual Studio Enterprise with MSDN automatically when we release Visual Studio 2015. For the price of Visual Studio Premium with MSDN, you will get Visual Studio Enterprise with MSDN If you want to buy or renew MSDN subscription Microsoft has few offersīuy or renew Visual Studio Premium with MSDN now and be automatically upgraded to Visual Studio Enterprise with MSDN when they release Visual Studio 2015.

Enterprise edition renewal price will be $2,569 and for Professional edition it is $799. while the Professional edition will be priced $1,199 and enterprise edition will cost $5,999 for new customers. Visual Studio 2015 Community edition will be free to use. The features included in each products are listed belowįor detailed comparison you can check this page The below image will give you a basic idea comparing 2013 versions.

Visual Studio Professional 2015 with MSDN

Unlike the previous Visual Studio 2013, 2015 will have only 3 version available, Microsoft combined the Premium and Ultimate versions to Enterprise edition. Microsoft announced the versions and Pricing of the new Visual Studio 2015.
