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title: ".NET Core vs ASP.NET Core"  
description: ".NET Core vs ASP.NET Core"  
author: "Utpal Vishwas"  
published: 2023-07-06  
updated: 2023-07-10  
canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158977/dot-net-core-vs-asp-dot-net-core  
category: ".net core"  
tags: ["asp.net", "asp.net core", ".net core"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# .NET Core vs ASP.NET Core

.NET Core vs [ASP.NET Core](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12946/get-started-with-asp-dot-net-core-mvc-and-visual-studio)

## Replies

### Reply by Aryan Kumar

.NET Core and [ASP.NET](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/934/default-folders-available-inside-the-asp-dot-net-application-folder) Core are both frameworks from Microsoft for building web applications. However, there are some key differences between the two frameworks.

- **.NET Core** is a general-purpose framework that can be used to build any type of application, including web applications, desktop applications, and mobile applications. ASP.NET Core, on the other hand, is a framework specifically designed for building web applications.
- **.NET Core** is cross-platform, which means that it can be used to build applications that can run on Windows, macOS, and Linux. ASP.NET Core, on the other hand, is primarily designed for Windows.
- **.NET Core** is open-source, which means that it is free to use and modify. ASP.NET Core, on the other hand, is not open-source.

In general, .NET Core is a good choice for building any type of application, while ASP.NET Core is a good choice for building web applications.

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

| Feature | .NET Core | ASP.NET Core |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purpose | General-purpose framework | Framework for building web applications |
| Cross-platform | Yes | Primarily Windows |
| Open-source | Yes | No |

Ultimately, the best framework for you will depend on your specific needs. If you need to build a web application that can run on multiple platforms, then ASP.NET Core is a good choice. If you need to build a general-purpose application that can run on Windows, macOS, and Linux, then .NET Core is a good choice.


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