Enables you easily to run existing web/server applications

ASP.NET Core Runtime

ASP.NET Core Runtime

  -  10.2 MB  -  Freeware
  • Latest Version

    ASP.NET Core Runtime 9.0.0 LATEST

  • Review by

    Marian Marinescu

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 64 / Windows 8 64 / Windows 10 64 / Windows 11

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  • Author / Product

    Microsoft Corporation / External Link

  • Filename

    aspnetcore-runtime-9.0.0-win-x64.exe

ASP.NET Core Runtime is one of the critical components of .Net SDK, a cross-platform and open-source software framework for Windows and other compatible platforms that enables the development and deployment of managed software projects on a wide array of compatible target platforms.

Among all of the components found in .NET SDK, only ASP.NET Core Runtime is responsible for the fast, stable, and reliable running of existing web/server applications developed not only in the most updated version of .NET but also in previous releases. As of the time of the writing of this review, ASP.NET Core Runtime is part of the .NET 7 release which has introduced dramatic performance optimizations and feature additions when compared to the previous .NET 6 version that was released in late 2021. Microsoft has announced direct support of .NET 7 until the spring of 2024.

One of the core features of any .NET Runtime component is to enhance performance and enable software applications to run faster on target platforms. In this case, It uses the just-in-time (JIT) compiler feature to optimize all the managed code to run into the native machine language of the system that is executing the app.

This enables faster and more stable performance, helping software developers to take full advantage of target platforms. In this case, the .NET app is focused on web/server target platforms, providing streamlined deployment and execution of an incredible variety of cloud-powered applications and SaaS platforms.

ASP.NET Core Runtime is distributed online by Microsoft Corporation in form of an installer and binaries.  The Windows platform packages are offered as x64, x64, and hosting bundle forms, as well as winget console instruction that allows GUI-less deployment of installation packages. Binaries are offered in x64, x68, and Arm64 packages. In addition to Windows, ASP.NET Core Runtime is also distributed for macOS and Linux.

PROS
  • Enables development and deployment of managed software projects on multiple platforms
  • Enhances performance through just-in-time (JIT) compiler feature
  • Focused on web/server target platforms, providing streamlined deployment and execution
CONS
  • Limited to web/server target platforms
  • Requires an installer or binaries to be distributed online
  • Currently only part of .NET 7 release and will not receive direct support after spring 2024.