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.NET
.NET
(85)
4.4 out of 5
.NET
By Microsoft
Android Studio
Android Studio
(600)
4.5 out of 5
Android Studio
By Google
At a Glance
.NET
.NET
Star Rating
(85)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$999 per year
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Android Studio
Android Studio
Star Rating
(600)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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  • Users report that .NET has a strong performance in multi-language support, scoring 8.2, while Android Studio excels with a score of 8.7, making it a better choice for developers working with diverse programming languages.
  • Reviewers mention that .NET's ease of use is rated at 8.5, which is slightly lower than Android Studio's 8.9, indicating that Android Studio may provide a more user-friendly experience for new developers.
  • G2 users highlight that .NET's file management features received a score of 7.9, whereas Android Studio shines with an 8.9, suggesting that Android Studio offers superior tools for managing project files effectively.
  • Users on G2 report that both products have similar customization capabilities, with .NET scoring 8.6 and Android Studio at 8.7, indicating that both platforms allow for a good level of personalization in development environments.
  • Reviewers say that .NET's patching and updates are rated at 8.5, while Android Studio is slightly ahead with a score of 8.6, suggesting that both platforms are reliable in maintaining up-to-date software, but Android Studio may have a slight edge in this area.
  • Users say that the help guides for Android Studio are rated higher at 8.7 compared to .NET's 8.3, indicating that Android Studio may provide more comprehensive resources for developers seeking assistance.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
71
9.1
500
Ease of Use
7.9
74
8.6
502
Ease of Setup
8.0
28
8.0
89
Ease of Admin
8.0
27
8.2
73
Quality of Support
7.9
68
8.5
453
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
27
8.5
65
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
71
9.2
481
Features by Category
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8.3
15
8.7
103
Functionality
8.5
14
8.9
96
7.9
13
8.9
92
8.2
13
8.7
84
8.6
14
8.8
92
8.6
12
8.3
90
8.3
11
8.7
87
8.5
12
8.6
91
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.NET and Android Studio are categorized as Mobile Development Platforms and Application Development Platforms
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
.NET
.NET
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
53.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.1%
Android Studio
Android Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
52.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.5%
Reviewers' Industry
.NET
.NET
Computer Software
29.1%
Information Technology and Services
17.7%
Internet
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Program Development
3.8%
Other
39.2%
Android Studio
Android Studio
Computer Software
34.4%
Information Technology and Services
28.1%
Program Development
4.0%
Internet
3.3%
Higher Education
3.0%
Other
27.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
.NET
.NET
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abhishek R.
AR
Abhishek R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The best and the most marketed thing about Xamarin is the cross platform solution with native behavior. All you need to learn is C# and then you are good to make Android, iOS and Windows from one single code base. You dont have to go around and learn Java...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Thomas S.
TS
Thomas S.
Verified User in Oil & Energy

it was much more difficult to implement a cross platform solution as advertised.

Android Studio
Android Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
José A. M.
JM
José A. M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Build Gradle is amazing. Best emulator performance compared with others IDE's, updates for fix bugs and features monthly. Memory Monitor analysis abilities. Compatibility with all android API level version. Version Control.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Shijin M.
SM
Shijin M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

There were so many errors when coming to Android studio which are not fixed till now. It starts from the emulator present in the android studio. In the latest update the acreen was flickering

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Discussions
.NET
.NET Discussions
Which is best MVVM framework for Xamarin.Forms and What is future of Xamarin?
1 comment
SH
The best MVVM Frame work is FreshMVVM, sure the Xamarin have a great future in cross-platform development, in this lead the next step is MAUI, which will...Read more
Is xamarin form good?
1 comment
Nishant S.
NS
Yes, Absolutely I prefere to develop Xamarin Form instead of all other hybrid and native application development toolRead more
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Android Studio
Android Studio Discussions
when are you guys adding IOS development also
7 comments
Derdille N.
DN
We are constantly working on improving our services, and adding support for iOS development is definitely on our roadmap. However, I'm unable to provide a...Read more
What does Android Studio do?
4 comments
Ashwin H.
AH
Android studio is used for Mobile app development platform may be by using flutter. It also have simulator options to check the changes done in the codeRead more
do you have a lite version of the current version
2 comments
Pharis S.
PS
It consumes a lot of RAM especially when you install Android emulator.Read more
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