The article Difference between .NET and .NET Core does not explain the differences between .NET and .NET Core , it compares NET Framework and .NET Core.
Hi go through these articles
https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/difference-between-net-framework-and-net-core/
https://youtu.be/79UWvR734wI
https://stackify.com/net-core-vs-net-framework/
Sam HobbsPosted Dec 14, 2025, 11:18 PM
The article Difference between .NET and .NET Core does not explain the differences between .NET and .NET Core , it compares NET Framework and .NET Core.
Sam HobbsPosted Dec 13, 2025, 10:53 PM
To get the latest official answer from Microsoft, see:
.NET and .NET Core official support policy | .NET
https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/platform/support/policy/dotnet-core?utm_source=copilot.com
.Net Core and .Net are the same thing except .Net Core is version 3.1 and older. Beginning with version 5 "Core" is not used in the name.
Sandhiya PriyaPosted Dec 11, 2025, 6:53 AM
Difference Between .NET Framework and .NET Core
.NET Framework
Windows-only
Closed-source (earlier), now partially open-source
Heavy, not cross-platform
Uses CLR (Common Language Runtime)
Supports Web Forms, WCF, ASP.NET MVC
Best for legacy enterprise apps
No performance optimization compared to Core
.NET Core
Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS)
Fully open-source
High performance & optimized runtime
Uses CoreCLR
Supports microservices , Docker , cloud apps
Side-by-side versioning
Unified platform ? now part of .NET 5+ (modern .NET)
Simple Summary
.NET Framework = Windows + Legacy + Heavy
.NET Core = Cross-platform + Faster + Modern + Cloud-ready
Sanwar RanwaPosted Feb 13, 2020, 4:22 AM
Rajanikant HawaldarPosted Feb 13, 2020, 4:10 AM