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ASP.NET vs Microsoft Visual Studio comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

ASP.NET
Ranking in .NET Development Services
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Visual Studio
Ranking in .NET Development Services
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
88
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the .NET Development Services category, the mindshare of ASP.NET is 13.7%, up from 9.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Visual Studio is 15.1%, down from 22.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Brandon Smith - PeerSpot reviewer
Beneficial thread management, and asynchronous processing, and template-driven setup
The initial setup of ASP.NET was complex in general, but compared to other cloud deployment projects I have done, it was relatively easy, particularly when it came to integrating with Microsoft Azure. Other projects involving Kubernetes, have been much more complicated in comparison. This project was less difficult than others. It took a few weeks to get the infrastructure set up from scratch and gather information. There were changing requirements, it's hard to compare, but it took two to three weeks to get an initial setup. Since then, we've been adding to it as we go. It's not difficult to set up and deploy new things as everything is template-driven and it's easy to work with Microsoft Azure to define and export templates.
Eitan Gold - PeerSpot reviewer
Test code efficiency improves with integrated debugger and automation
The test explorer is really important for us as it aids in testing, along with the regular debugger. Even though I forgot the term for it at the moment, there is an overall debugger tool within the IDE ( /categories/ide ) that is very effective. This comprehensive debugger tool does the job efficiently, making our work easier.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"One of the most valuable features in ASP.NET is thread management with asynchronous processing. I've been implementing this for a few years and it has proven to be extremely helpful, especially when using a tool that wouldn't have worked without it. It's definitely a fundamental aspect of the platform."
"ASP.NET's best features are its application structure and API testing."
"The most valuable feature is that it's easy to use."
"It's a pretty stable solution."
"It is easy to install ASP.NET on your laptop."
"I have found the entity framework to be a valuable feature. The authentication layer is amazing as well. ASP.NET has a vibrant community, and as a result, we haven't had the need to contact technical support."
"The solution has good scalability."
"We find the solution to be scalable."
"We can use different .NET features."
"The most valuable feature is the integration with different databases."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Visual Studio is the good intelligence and UI."
"The valuable feature is that it provides a basic template for everything and built-in debugging tools. They definitely save me time."
"The most valuable features of Microsoft Visual Studio are the database connections."
"Microsoft Visual Studio helps my company improve efficiency in software development suites."
"The stability is fine."
"Microsoft Visual Studio is stable and the performance was good. However, if you do not have decent hardware you will not have the same experience."
 

Cons

"In addition to the visual aspect, there is a need for ASP.NET to provide a robust visual front end like there was in the past."
"The technology to integrate with cloud information could be improved."
"An area for improvement is the structure template."
"The caching could improve in ASP.NET. I don't often run into limitations with ASP.NET. More often, it's the other tools we use that slow us down."
"Sometimes we have issues with instability and it crashes, which is something that should be made to work better."
"ASP.NET is not the best solution for all companies looking to implement a solution like it."
"The capability related to Python needs to be improved."
"There should be consistent customization related to security, features, and developers, making the solution more understandable and adaptable."
"Long installation or upgrade times are sometimes a problem."
"Could be improved with the ability to personalize the interface and development style and to edit extension requirements."
"Sometimes, the deprecation of packages can be a challenge."
"The hot reload feature is good, but sometimes it doesn't work. It could be improved."
"Additional components such as add-ons could be included in the installation packages."
"Technical support can be slow to respond at times."
"The pricing for licenses could be reduced to make this solution more competitive."
"I would like to see Visual Studio improve reporting to give us more details on failures. When there are failures, it's difficult to debug. It would be helpful to have more error information to help us to identify the issue and resolve it. I want to know more about software failures and exceptions in the system."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"ASP.NET is an open-source solution."
"ASP.NET is open-source and free of charge."
"The solution is free to use."
"ASP.NET is not an expensive solution."
"The price of ASP.NET is reasonable. I rate the pricing a five out of ten."
"The solution is open source and free."
"The solution requires a licensing fee but is worth the investment."
"This is a free solution. However, we have some server licensing costs which are not directly a cost of using the solution."
"The price of Microsoft Visual Studio is approximately $400 annually."
"The price is good."
"The cost of using Microsoft Visual Studio monthly is approximately $300."
"We purchased an expensive enterprise version of Microsoft Visual Studio."
"The price of Microsoft Visual Studio is reasonable but could be better."
"The solution is expensive."
"The price of Microsoft Visual Studio could be lowered. For a single developer, it is approximately $1,000."
"We use the free version, and you don't need a license."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
21%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
University
7%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ASP.NET?
It is easy to install ASP.NET on your laptop.
What needs improvement with ASP.NET?
ASP.NET is a very slow tool, and it should be faster.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Visual Studio?
The pricing for Microsoft Visual Studio is expensive. The charges are $499 per user per month for the 2022 version, and the professional version costs $29. This is particularly costly in the South ...
What needs improvement with Microsoft Visual Studio?
User authentication with the local database creates some problems. Integration with a local database on a VM server may also create issues, though connecting with a Cloud VM works well.
 

Also Known As

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MS Visual Studio
 

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Sample Customers

Kienzle Automotive GmbH, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Vengo Labs, Oneview Healthcare, BookedOut, Ministry of Rural Development, Grupo WRR
Knab, Hamburg Port Authority, Kecioren Municipality, National Instruments, Hamburg Port Authority, Government of Odisha, Kongsberg Maritime AS
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