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Django vs Visual Studio
Django
Web Development
The web framework for perfectionists with deadlines
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
Visual Studio
Developer Tools
IDE for .NET and C++ development on Windows
- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Django does not fully support asynchronous database access; Visual Studio community edition is free only for individual developers, classroom use, academic research and open-source contribution, not general commercial use
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Django and Visual Studio actually diverge.
| Attribute | Django | Visual Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | free | freemium |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web |
| Category | Web Development | Developer Tools |
| Founded | 2005 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Django
- Model-View-Template (MVT)
- Object-relational mapping
- Automatic admin interface
- URL routing
- Template engine
- Form handling
- Authentication system
- Internationalization
Only in Visual Studio
Nothing recorded that Django does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Django
- Web application developmentnot Visual Studio
- Content management systemsnot Visual Studio
- E-commerce platformsnot Visual Studio
- API developmentnot Visual Studio
- News websitesnot Visual Studio
- Social networksnot Visual Studio
Visual Studio
- Managing complex, large-scale projects across multiple platformsnot Django
- Commercial development in small businessesnot Django
- DevOps and automated deployment workflowsnot Django
- Windows/SQL Server developer and tester rolesnot Django
- Short-term or month-to-month IDE access needsnot Django
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Django
- Does not fully support asynchronous database access
- Monolithic design can feel restrictive for small-scale or lightweight applications
- Batteries-included approach adds overhead if features are not needed
- Slower framework evolution due to backward compatibility requirements
Visual Studio
- Community edition is free only for individual developers, classroom use, academic research and open-source contribution, not general commercial use
- Monthly subscriptions are $45 per user per month for Professional and $250 per user per month for Enterprise, and do not include perpetual use rights the way annual Standard subscriptions do
- A standalone perpetually licensed Visual Studio Professional 2022 costs $499 as a one-time purchase, separate from the subscription tiers
Pricing, plan by plan
Django
Free- Open SourceFree
- Full web framework
- Admin interface
- ORM system
Visual Studio
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Visual Studio review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Django if
- You need model-view-template (mvt).
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, macOS, Windows.
- You also want object-relational mapping.
Questions people ask
- Is Django or Visual Studio better?
- Neither clearly leads. Django starts at Free and Visual Studio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Django or Visual Studio?
- Django starts at Free and Visual Studio at Free.
- Does Django or Visual Studio run on more platforms?
- Django runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. Visual Studio runs on Web.
- Can I use Django for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Django best used for?
- Django is most often used for web application development, content management systems, e-commerce platforms, api development. Of those, web application development and content management systems are not what Visual Studio is typically brought in for.
- What can Django do that Visual Studio cannot?
- Django covers Model-View-Template (MVT), Object-relational mapping, Automatic admin interface, URL routing.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Django: What databases does Django support?
Django natively supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite3, and Oracle databases through its ORM, allowing developers to switch databases without rewriting code.
SourceVisual Studio: What are the pricing differences between subscription types?
Standard subscriptions include access to more benefits, such as Azure dev/test pricing, monthly Azure individual credit, software and download access, services, training, and support. Monthly subscriptions offer flexibility but fewer benefits.
SourceDjango: How does Django handle database schema changes?
Django includes a built-in migration system. Developers use makemigrations to create migration files and migrate to apply changes to the database schema.
SourceVisual Studio: Are discounts available for startups?
There aren't any discounts available to start-ups, however an unlimited number of users within an organization can use Visual Studio Community for specific scenarios like open source work.
SourceDjango: Does Django support asynchronous programming?
Django added basic async/await support, but full asynchronous database access remains limited. The framework does not fully support asynchronous programming, which can be a limitation for real-time applications.
SourceVisual Studio: Who can use Visual Studio Community for free?
In non-enterprise organizations, up to five users can use it. Enterprise organizations (greater than 250 PCs or greater than $1M annual revenue) cannot use it beyond academic/open-source scenarios.
SourceDjango: Is Django free and open source?
Yes, Django is free and open-source software maintained by the Django Software Foundation, founded in June 2008.
SourceVisual Studio: What's the renewal pricing structure?
Enterprise standard renews at $214.09/month (after initial $499.92); Professional at $66.59/month (after $99.99).
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