.NET MAUI
A framework for building native applications across multiple platforms using a unified C# codebase
- Also known as
- net-maui
Available worldwide
What is .NET MAUI?
.NET MAUI is a framework that allows developers to write desktop and mobile applications for multiple platforms using a shared C# codebase, with the resulting apps using each platform's native UI components and visual design.
.NET MAUI pricing
We don't have .NET MAUI's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Free and open source (MIT license)
What .NET MAUI does
The capabilities that matter for mobile app frameworks, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Target platforms
- Android, iOS, macOS, Windows desktop and mobile devices
- Approach
- Native declarative
- Primary language
- C#
- Renders true native UI
- ✓
- Hot reload
- -
- TypeScript-first
- ✗
- Over-the-air code push
- -
- Single codebase, multiple platforms
- ✓
- Desktop support
- ✓
- Builds for web
- ✗
- Native API access
- Plugin / bridged
- Bundled UI component library
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- iOS
- macOS
- Android
- Windows
- Self-hosted
Integrations (4)
Independently observed- Visual Studio
- Community Toolkit
- Syncfusion
- MVVM Toolkit
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
.NET MAUI FAQ
Common questions about .NET MAUI, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is .NET MAUI?
.NET MAUI is a framework that allows developers to write desktop and mobile applications for multiple platforms using a shared C# codebase, with the resulting apps using each platform's native UI components and visual design. It is indexed under Mobile App Frameworks.
Is .NET MAUI free to use?
.NET MAUI is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
What platforms does .NET MAUI support?
.NET MAUI supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Can .NET MAUI be self-hosted?
Yes. .NET MAUI can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
What does .NET MAUI integrate with?
We have confirmed 4 integrations for .NET MAUI, including Visual Studio, Community Toolkit, Syncfusion and MVVM Toolkit. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.
Is .NET MAUI open source?
Yes. .NET MAUI is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Source: https://github.com/dotnet/maui
.NET MAUI alternatives
Other mobile app frameworks we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- React NativeA framework for writing native applications using React and JavaScript, with code reused across multiple platforms.medium · 71%
- Compose MultiplatformA UI framework for building consistent interfaces across Android, iOS, desktop, and web platforms using a shared Kotlin codebasemedium · 52%
- ExpoBuild cross-platform native apps for Android, iOS, and web using React from a single codebasemedium · 68%
- Ionichigh · 77%
- ElectronA framework for creating desktop applications across multiple platforms using web technologiesmedium · 62%
- FlutterDevelop applications for any platform from one codebasehigh · 79%
Compare .NET MAUI
Side by side against other mobile app frameworks, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for .NET MAUI, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | 92 | 0.08 | 7.6 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 60 | 0.12 | 7.2 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 92 | 0.07 | 6.2 | ✓ |
| Stars | 82 | 0.03 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Security score | 50 | 0.05 | 2.7 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 20 | 0.05 | 1.1 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 78 | mediumsource · 2026-09-08 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 6 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 66% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Targets: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows desktop and mobile devices · Approach: native_declarative · Language: C# · Web target: No · Ide bundled: Yes · Native widgets: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-08 · 60% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 4 | mediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | C# | highsource · 2026-09-08 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-09-08 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-08-13 · 75% |
Pricing
Release
Security
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