.NET MAUI
Build native, cross-platform desktop and mobile apps all in one framework
.NET Multi-platform App UI (.NET MAUI) is Microsoft's framework for building native, cross-platform applications for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android using a single C# codebase and project system. It abstracts the latest native technologies into one unified framework built on .NET.
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medium
Learning Curve
4.2
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Pricing
Model
free
Free Tier
Completely free and open-source. Part of .NET SDK.
Features
- ✓ Native apps on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
- ✓ Single C# codebase for all platforms
- ✓ Native look and feel on each platform
- ✓ Visual Studio integration
- ✓ Hot reload for faster development
- ✓ Built-in UI components
- ✓ Community Toolkit with additional controls
- ✓ XAML-based UI design
- ✓ Access to native APIs
Pros
- + Single codebase reduces development time
- + Native performance and appearance
- + Strong Visual Studio integration
- + Active open-source community
- + Free component libraries available
Cons
- - Larger app sizes than native development
- - Some platform-specific features require extra work
- - Newer framework with evolving best practices
- - Requires .NET knowledge
Best For
indie hacker startup
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