On: C++ Ecosystem: Compilers, IDEs, Tools, Testing

[mrpippy]

The free (Community) edition is licensed for working on open source projects, individual developers, and up to 5 users in “non-enterprises” (< 250 PCs or < $1 Million US Dollars in annual revenue.)

So covers most people, but could be a pain if you’re in a big company that otherwise doesn’t do much engineering.

[taspeotis → mrpippy]

If your company makes a million bucks in revenue it can afford a few Visual Studio subscriptions. $45/month.

[Longhanks → taspeotis]

The harder task is to convince management when there are lots of free alternatives that "do the same thing".