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title: "Which is better, .NET Core or .NET MVC?"  
description: "Which is better, .NET Core or .NET MVC?"  
author: "Ashutosh Patel"  
published: 2023-03-06  
updated: 2023-07-11  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/forum/157440/which-is-better-dot-net-core-or-dot-net-mvc  
category: "asp.net core"  
tags: ["asp.net", "asp.net core"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# Which is better, .NET Core or .NET MVC?

Which is better, .NET Core or .NET [MVC](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/155803/define-cache-profile-in-mvc)?

## Replies

### Reply by Aryan Kumar

.NET Core and .NET MVC are both frameworks for building web applications. However, they have different strengths and weaknesses.

.NET Core is a newer framework that is designed to be cross-platform. This means that it can be used to build web applications that run on Windows, macOS, and Linux. .NET MVC is a more mature framework that is specifically designed for Windows.

Here is a table that summarizes the key differences between .NET Core and .NET MVC:

| Feature | .NET Core | .NET MVC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cross-platform | Yes | No |
| Maturity | Newer | More mature |
| Performance | Good | Good |
| Features | Richer | Less rich |
| Documentation | Good | Good |
| Community support | Good | Good |

Ultimately, the best framework for you depends on your specific needs. If you need to build a web application that can run on multiple platforms, then .NET Core is a good choice. If you need a mature framework with a rich feature set, then .NET MVC is a good choice.

Here are some additional considerations that may help you decide which framework to use:

- **Your target audience:** If your target audience is primarily Windows users, then .NET MVC may be a good choice. If your target audience is more diverse, then .NET Core may be a better choice.
- **Your team's skills:** If your team is already familiar with .NET MVC, then it may be easier to start with that framework. If your team is new to .NET, then .NET Core may be a better choice because it is a simpler framework.
- **Your budget:** .NET Core is a free and open-source framework. .NET MVC is a commercial framework that requires a license.


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