Mono vs .NET Core

Developers should learn Mono when they need to create or port meets developers should learn . Here's our take.

Mono

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Mono when they need to create or port

Pros

• NET applications to non-Windows platforms, such as for Linux server deployments, macOS desktop apps, or mobile development with Xamarin (which builds on Mono)
• Related to: c-sharp, dotnet

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

.NET Core

Developers should learn

Pros

• NET Core for building scalable, high-performance applications that need to run on multiple operating systems, especially in cloud-native and microservices architectures
• Related to: csharp, asp-net-core

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Mono is a framework while .NET Core is a platform. We picked Mono based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Mono wins

Based on overall popularity. Mono is more widely used, but .NET Core excels in its own space.