PHP Tools for Visual Studio are free for students

Together with Visual Studio Community 2017 students get a powerful PHP development environment at no cost!

Our Academic Licenses allow you to use both PHP Tools for Visual Studio and PHP Tools for VS Code.

Eligibility requirements

Any student that would like to acquire a PHP Tools for Visual Studio Academic License must:

  • be enrolled in a degree or diploma-granting course of study at an accredited college, university, or high school; and also
  • be under 26 years old

For more information, contact us at info@devsense.com


FAQ

How can I start using your products?

Just send an email to info@devsense.com with an attached proof that you’re a student. Then, when you’re approved, you will be able to get an Academic License at no cost. Make sure to read the License Terms carefully.

Can I use my license on computers in classes?

For classes we offer a special Classroom License.

Is this free Academic License perpetual?

No, the Academic License is valid for one year and perpetual licenses are not provided. After one year you will need to get a new activation key for the next year, or purchase a license if you’re no longer a student.

How can I renew my free Academic License for another year?

If you're still a student, you will be able to get a new activation key for another year. You can do it directly on your Devsense account.

What versions of the products do I get?

You can upgrade to any version released during your license validity period (1 year).

We are an educational institution. Are Academic Licenses the right option for us?

Academic Licenses are just for students. Our Classroom License allows faculty members to use our products for free in classrooms, for teaching purposes. Please contacts us at info@devsense.com and we'll be glad to discuss special conditions on which we can offer you our commercial product licenses.