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A flexible solution that is both scalable and easy to use
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Top Answer:We use ASP.NET to develop web applications and web API. I'm working at a government financial institution in Mexico that helps citizens buy a house
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Top Answer:The technology to integrate with cloud information could be improved.
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Ranking
3rd
out of 14 in .NET Development Services
Views
551
Comparisons
280
Reviews
3
Average Words per Review
365
Rating
8.0
5th
out of 14 in .NET Development Services
Views
333
Comparisons
269
Reviews
0
Average Words per Review
0
Rating
N/A
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Also Known As
Silverlight, MS Silverlight
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Overview
ASP.NET is a free web framework for building web sites, apps and services with HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Silverlight is a powerful development tool for creating engaging, interactive user experiences for Web and mobile applications. Silverlight is a free plug-in, powered by the .NET framework and compatible with multiple browsers, devices and operating systems, bringing a new level of interactivity wherever the Web works.
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Sample Customers
Kienzle Automotive GmbH, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Vengo Labs, Oneview Healthcare, BookedOut, Ministry of Rural Development, Grupo WRR
ESRI, Financial Analytical Service of Ministry of Finance, American Water Enterprises, Toyota Motor Europe, Comarch, Komako, Freelance World, AARCO
Top Industries
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Comms Service Provider27%
Computer Software Company17%
University11%
Government11%
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Comms Service Provider24%
Computer Software Company9%
Insurance Company9%
Financial Services Firm7%
Company Size
REVIEWERS
Small Business50%
Midsize Enterprise21%
Large Enterprise29%
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Small Business23%
Midsize Enterprise22%
Large Enterprise56%
VISITORS READING REVIEWS
Small Business24%
Midsize Enterprise16%
Large Enterprise59%

ASP.NET is ranked 3rd in .NET Development Services with 3 reviews while Microsoft Silverlight is ranked 5th in .NET Development Services. ASP.NET is rated 8.0, while Microsoft Silverlight is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of ASP.NET writes "A flexible solution that is both scalable and easy to use". On the other hand, ASP.NET is most compared with SharePoint Designer and Adobe Flash, whereas Microsoft Silverlight is most compared with Adobe Flash and Microsoft Visual Studio.

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