Cross-Platform App Development Frameworks

.NET MAUI

dotnet.microsoft.com · checked 14 Nov 2026

#15 · Cross-Platform App Development Frameworks

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—Public API

NoOpen source

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Windows
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iOS
Android

Facts

Website: dotnet.microsoft.com
Price: Free tier
Free trial: Not stated
Common device features: Cross-platform APIs support common device features.
Components: The default project template includes open-source controls and components.
Cross-platform targets: Targets Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
Current support: .NET MAUI 11 and 10 are listed as actively supported versions.
Developer tooling: Visual Studio integration is promoted as a way to build apps faster.
Framework purpose: Builds native, cross-platform desktop and mobile apps in one framework.
Integrations: Documentation describes Azure Mobile Apps, Azure Notification Hubs, and Aspire integrations.
iOS build requirement: A networked Mac is required for iOS development.
Native appearance: Apps are designed to look and feel like native platforms.
Shared code: A single C# codebase and project system can target all device platforms.

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