Compare .NET and Visual Studio 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$999 per year
No pricing available
.NET
Star Rating
(132)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$999 per year
Browse all 3 pricing plansVisual Studio
Star Rating
(3,900)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that Visual Studio excels in its user interface, with many praising its Intellisense features that provide accurate code suggestions, allowing for faster coding. In contrast, while .NET is recognized for its strong ecosystem and cross-platform support, some users find its interface less intuitive.
- Users say that Visual Studio's debugging tools are a standout feature, enabling quick checks on code updates, which enhances productivity. On the other hand, .NET users appreciate its speed, particularly with Just-In-Time (JIT) compilation, but some mention that it can be challenging to configure for specific workflows.
- Reviewers mention that Visual Studio has become increasingly intuitive over time, with numerous integrations and tools that simplify the development process. Meanwhile, .NET is noted for being easy to learn and implement, but it may not offer the same level of out-of-the-box functionality that some users expect.
- According to verified reviews, Visual Studio's community edition is a significant advantage, providing a free option for users to get started. In contrast, .NET's entry-level pricing may be a barrier for small businesses, as it is priced at $999 per year.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Visual Studio has a higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong market presence and user loyalty. While .NET has a solid user base, its lower satisfaction ratings suggest that some users may face challenges that impact their overall experience.
- Users report that both platforms have strong support, but Visual Studio edges out with slightly higher ratings in quality of support and ease of administration. .NET users appreciate the support available, but some feel that Visual Studio's resources and community engagement are more robust.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
.NET
BUSINESS
$999
per year
Includes everything that comes with Indie plus:
- Xamarin.Forms
- Xamarin Test Cloud Access
- Visual Studio Integration
Visual Studio
No pricing availableFree Trial
.NET
No trial information availableVisual Studio
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
116
9.1
3,145
Ease of Use
8.1
120
8.7
3,166
Ease of Setup
8.0
74
8.6
822
Ease of Admin
8.3
41
8.5
558
Quality of Support
8.2
113
8.4
2,731
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
40
8.8
522
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
115
8.9
3,054
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
829
Not enough data
9.0
810
Not enough data
8.9
721
Not enough data
8.7
799
Not enough data
8.7
785
Not enough data
8.6
782
Not enough data
8.7
788
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
510
Not enough data
8.9
505
Not enough data
8.9
465
Not enough data
8.8
495
Not enough data
8.8
495
Not enough data
8.7
495
Not enough data
8.7
492
Functionality
8.5
37
9.2
412
8.7
25
9.1
397
8.5
26
9.0
371
8.5
24
8.9
397
8.4
20
8.7
381
8.5
21
8.7
385
8.0
23
8.9
390
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8.2
20
8.6
39
8.4
17
8.3
41
7.9
16
8.3
38
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
.NET and Visual Studio are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
Unique Categories
.NET has no unique categories
Visual Studio is categorized as C/C++ Integrated Development Environments (IDE), .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE), and Java Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
.NET
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Visual Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
24.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Banking
4.0%
Financial Services
3.2%
Other
41.6%
Computer Software
31.0%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Higher Education
2.9%
Financial Services
2.6%
Internet
2.2%
Other
38.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Which is best MVVM framework for Xamarin.Forms and What is future of Xamarin?
1 Comment
SH
The best MVVM Frame work is FreshMVVM, sure the Xamarin have a great future in cross-platform development, in this lead the next step is MAUI, which will...Read more
Is xamarin form good?
1 Comment
NS
Yes, Absolutely I prefere to develop Xamarin Form instead of all other hybrid and native application development toolRead more
.NET has no more discussions with answers
What is the use of Visual Studio?
6 Comments
KS
Visual Studio is user friendly IDE tool used for developing code with lots of plugins available.Read more
can i use visual studio with mysql database? is it the best compatibility
5 Comments
JU
Yes, you can go ahead, MS Visual Studio is efficiently compatible with both MSSql and Mysql.Read more
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