Compare MSDN and Expression Subscriptions
MSDN Subscriptions give you access to an incredible range of software, tools and support, making it easy for you to build outstanding applications. Your MSDN Subscription provides past and present developer tools, operating systems, servers, and application software to use in developing and testing your applications. With MSDN Professional or MSDN Premium subscriptions you also get Software Assurance for Visual Studio so you can always upgrade to the latest technology. Additionally, as an MSDN subscriber you get access to technical support, Managed Newsgroups, MSDN Library reference materials, and a wide array of online forums to help you get the support you need.
MSDN and Expression Subscriptions include software licensed for the design, development, testing, and demonstration of your programs. MSDN Subscriptions support developers, testers, architects, and database professionals, whereas Expression Subscriptions support professional designers and web developers. For more information on how you can use software included in an MSDN Subscription, see MSDN Subscription Software Use Rights.
You can also purchase subscriptions to TechNet Plus, which include software you can use only for evaluation purposes. For more information about TechNet Plus subscriptions, see Compare MSDN and TechNet Plus.
The table below summarizes the benefits of the MSDN and Expression Subscriptions. For detailed information, you can download the complete list of products available through MSDN and Expression Subscriptions.