Subscribers receive monthly credits ($50 for Professional, $150 for Enterprise) to explore and test Azure services without needing a separate payment method.
You gain access to an extensive library of Microsoft software—including Windows and SQL Server—specifically licensed for development and testing purposes.
A Visual Studio subscription is much more than just a license for the IDE; it is a bundle of tools, software, and services:
Direct access to Microsoft technical support incidents and priority support in MSDN forums. User Perspectives on Value
Subscriptions often include access to top-tier training platforms like Pluralsight, Cloud Academy , and DataCamp.