We performed a comparison between IIS and Microsoft .NET Framework based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Application Infrastructure solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The solution is simple and very easy to manage compared to Linux."
"IIS is easy to configure in terms of websites and other solutions."
"The most valuable feature of IIS is that it's free, and it works."
"The solution is the easiest way to publish applications which have been designed by older development tools."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is easy to use and easy to understand."
"The product is stable."
"It's very easy to publish."
"IIS is stable."
"Microsoft Platform is the only viable solution when I wish to do something that is not supposed to be cross-platform."
"The most valuable features are the Domain Controller and the WBFS Manager."
"The solution is not limited in storage, is customizable and simple to use."
"Initial setup is straightforward. All the components are readily available."
"As we are a software company, we find that accessing resources using this technology is easier compared to the others."
"The addition of generics to handle common functionality across types, and the more recent upgrade of the dataset to the Entity Framework, has cut development time drastically, while increasing quality and confidence between builds."
"I'd rate the solution as highly stable."
"The most valuable feature is customization."
"Occasionally, we encounter performance issues with IIS where it becomes unresponsive and requires a solution restart."
"The product could be more compatible with Linux and macOS, particularly when applying user configuration policies."
"If Microsoft IIS could work well with AppOptics or things like PHP, Python, and other custom languages that run on the webserver, it would be ideal. I think there are cases where people need to use Apache instead of IIS when IIS doesn't work well with other web languages."
"The initial setup could be made easier."
"IIS needs to improve its security. Its support needs to be faster and clear. The tool's licensing could be cheaper as well."
"The scalability depends on how you have set it up. If you're running IIS on a single server, it might not be as capable as if you are on many in a cluster or with load balancing and so on."
"The price of the solution could be less to improve."
"The platform's stability could be better."
"You need to have the technical expertise to use this product."
"The product’s reliability needs improvement."
"The pricing is a bit expensive."
"In the realm of Microsoft .NET Framework, particularly in the C# language, there have been significant developments that I find highly commendable. I am genuinely fascinated by the continuous evolution of the language, and staying abreast of the latest features in Azure is both challenging and enjoyable. Working with C# in Azure is particularly fantastic. I appreciate in .NET, as compared to Java, is the enforcement of types, providing a better experience in terms of technicalities. Additionally, the introduction of Roslyn in the past few years has brought about the concept of late .NET, which I find interesting and powerful. This allows for the transformation of symbolic code just before execution, eliminating the runtime decision-making process and enhancing efficiency. However, late .NET does come with a drawback – a delay in the last-minute computation when starting an executable. While some may find this less appealing in terms of instant responsiveness, especially in serverless cloud environments, the efficiency gained from executing strictly binary code is valuable. Despite potential drawbacks like the time required for activation, I view .NET favorably for its technical advancements and efficiency, especially in scenarios such as serverless cloud computing. It's essential to recognize the intricacies of how .NET processes code and the efficiency it brings, which some may overlook."
"I would like more web integration."
"The integration capability of the product with AI is an area with certain shortcomings, where improvements are required."
"Needs stronger security with respect to cloud issues."
"Microsoft could improve .NET Framework by providing more resources to help users understand the solution."
IIS is ranked 1st in Application Infrastructure with 53 reviews while Microsoft .NET Framework is ranked 4th in Application Infrastructure with 47 reviews. IIS is rated 8.0, while Microsoft .NET Framework is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of IIS writes " A simple and easy-to-use solution but not recommended for public apps". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft .NET Framework writes "Intuitive, easier to develop, maintain, and migrate from the old framework to newer versions". IIS is most compared with NGINX Plus, Apache Web Server, Oracle WebLogic Server, Tomcat and IBM WebSphere Application Server, whereas Microsoft .NET Framework is most compared with Magic xpa Application Platform, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform, Apache Web Server, Windows Process Activation Services and IBM WebSphere Application Server. See our IIS vs. Microsoft .NET Framework report.
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