ILSpy vs Mono
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ILSpy
7.0Avalonia-based .NET decompiler
Mono
7.0Open source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework
| Metric | ILSpy | Mono |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 298 | 644 |
| 90-day Installs | 797 | 1.9K |
| 365-day Installs | 3.1K | 11.7K |
| Version | 7.2-rc | 6.12.0.206 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 1.8K | 11.4K |
| GitHub Forks | 198 | 3.8K |
| Open Issues | 49 | 2.3K |
| License | — | NOASSERTION |
| Language | C# | C# |
| Last GitHub Commit | 9mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 20, 2013 |
Reviews
ILSpy
ILSpy is a powerful .NET decompiler that allows developers to explore and analyze compiled assemblies. Its Avalonia-based interface offers a modern and responsive experience, making it a valuable tool for debugging, learning, and reverse-engineering .NET applications.
ILSpy decompiles .NET binaries into readable C# code, enabling developers to inspect and understand compiled assemblies.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Cross-platform support via Avalonia
- + Powerful decompilation capabilities
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Unclear licensing terms
Mono
Mono is an open-source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework, enabling developers to run and build .NET applications on macOS. It provides a robust environment for cross-platform .NET development, supported by an active community.
Mono provides a runtime environment and development tools for .NET applications on macOS.
Pros
- + Cross-platform support
- + Open-source
- + Essential for .NET development on macOS
Cons
- - No auto-updates
- - High number of open issues