Mono vs .Net Runtime
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Mono
7.0Open source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework
.Net Runtime
8.0Developer platform
| Metric | Mono | .Net Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 644 | 775 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.9K | 2.1K |
| 365-day Installs | 11.7K | 9.2K |
| Version | 6.12.0.206 | 10.0.7 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 11.4K | — |
| GitHub Forks | 3.8K | — |
| Open Issues | 2.3K | — |
| License | NOASSERTION | — |
| Language | C# | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | — |
| First Seen | Oct 20, 2013 | Jun 28, 2016 |
Reviews
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
.Net Runtime
The .NET Runtime is essential for developers working with .NET Core applications, providing a robust runtime environment that supports cross-platform development. It enables the execution of .NET applications on macOS, making it a key tool for .NET developers.
The .NET Runtime executes applications built using the .NET Core framework on macOS.
Pros
- + Essential for .NET Core development
- + Cross-platform support
- + Robust ecosystem
Cons
- - Manual updates required
- - Niche appeal