ASP.NET Alternatives

ASP.NET is described as 'Asp.net is an open source server-side Web application framework designed for Web development to produce dynamic Web pages, web sites, apps and services with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. You can also create Web APIs, mobile sites, use real-time technologies like Web Sockets and more!' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to ASP.NET for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Self-Hosted apps. The best ASP.NET alternative is Python, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like ASP.NET are Node.js, PHP, Ruby and Perl.

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  1. Python icon

    Python

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    Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented, extensible programming language. It provides an extraordinary combination of clarity and versatility, and is free and comprehensively ported.

    94 Python alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Symbian S60
    • BSD
    • AROS
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • OpenSolaris
    • MorphOS
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    • Most users think Python is a great ASP.NET alternative.

    • Python is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to ASP.NET.

    • Python is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to ASP.NET.

    • Python is Free and Open SourceASP.NET is also Free and Open Source
    • Python is LightweightASP.NET is not according to our users
  2. Node.js icon

    Node.js

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    Node.js is a platform built on Chrome's JavaScript runtime for easily building fast, scalable network applications.

    25 Node.js alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Node.js is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to ASP.NET.

    • Node.js is Free and Open SourceASP.NET is also Free and Open Source
  4. PHP icon

    PHP

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    Open-source scripting language executed on the server, PHP embeds into HTML, fostering dynamic web development. Influenced by C, Java, and Perl, it supports database integration, offers extensive libraries, and remains easy for beginners while robust for seasoned developers.

    43 PHP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PHP
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    asp.net has unnecessary ballast, php is more straight forward and easy to learn, and just as effective

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    • Almost everyone thinks PHP is a great ASP.NET alternative.

    • PHP is Free and Open SourceASP.NET is also Free and Open Source
    • PHP is LightweightASP.NET is not according to our users
  5. Ruby icon

    Ruby

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    Ruby is a dynamic, reflective, general purpose object-oriented programming language that combines syntax inspired by Perl with Smalltalk-like features. Ruby originated in Japan during the mid-1990s and was initially developed and designed by Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
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  6. Perl icon

    Perl

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    Perl is a high-level, general-purpose, interpreted, dynamic programming language with over 22 years of development.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Haiku
     
  7. Django icon

    Django

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    Django is a high-level Python Web framework that encourages rapid development and clean, pragmatic design. Built by experienced developers, it takes care of much of the hassle of Web development, so you can focus on writing your app without needing to reinvent the wheel.

    49 Django alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Python
     
  9. Bun icon

    Bun

     17 likes
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    Incredibly fast JavaScript runtime, bundler, transpiler and package manager – all in one.

    8 Bun alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Typescript
     
  10. Deno icon

    Deno

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    Deno is the open-source JavaScript runtime for the modern web. Built on web standards with zero-config TypeScript, unmatched security, and a complete built-in toolchain.

    6 Deno alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Typescript
    • Visual Studio Code
    • WebAssembly
    • BSD
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  11. Nim (programming language) icon

    Nim (programming language)

     40 likes
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    Nim is a statically typed, imperative programming language with a powerful macro system that tries to give the programmer ultimate power without compromises on runtime efficiency.

    91 Nim (programming language) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  12. Haskell icon

    Haskell

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    Haskell is an advanced purely-functional programming language. An open-source product of more than twenty years of cutting-edge research, it allows rapid development of robust, concise, correct software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  13. Laravel icon

    Laravel

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    Laravel is a web application framework with expressive, elegant syntax. We’ve already laid the foundation — freeing you to create without sweating the small things.

    48 Laravel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
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  14. Ruby on Rails icon

    Ruby on Rails

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    Open source full-stack framework written in Ruby, leveraging MVC pattern, Active Record ORM, and convention over configuration. Enables rapid development, code scaffolding, secure defaults, asset management, database migration support, and easy integration with other tools.

    43 Ruby on Rails alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Ruby
     
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