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ILSpy vs Mono

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ILSpy

7.0
Developer Tools

Avalonia-based .NET decompiler

Mono

7.0
Developer Tools

Open 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