Microsoft Silverlight [EOL] vs Microsoft Visual Studio comparison

Microsoft Silverlight [EOL] and Microsoft Visual Studio are both solutions in the .NET Development Services category. Microsoft Silverlight [EOL] is ranked #4, while Microsoft Visual Studio is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6. Microsoft Silverlight [EOL] holds a 20.1% mindshare in NDS, compared to Microsoft Visual Studio’s 15.1% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft Visual Studio users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Silverlight [EOL]

Ranking in .NET Development Services

4th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Visual Studio

Ranking in .NET Development Services

1st

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the .NET Development Services category, the mindshare of Microsoft Silverlight [EOL] is 20.1%, up from 14.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Visual Studio is 15.1%, down from 23.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Test code efficiency improves with integrated debugger and automation

The test explorer is really important for us as it aids in testing, along with the regular debugger. Even though I forgot the term for it at the moment, there is an overall debugger tool within the IDE that is very effective. This comprehensive debugger tool does the job efficiently, making our work easier.

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Retailer

Computer Software Company

16%

Performing Arts

13%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

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What do you like most about Microsoft Visual Studio?

We can use different .NET features.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Visual Studio?

The pricing for Microsoft Visual Studio is favorable. While many open-source solutions are available, none offer the robustness of Visual Studio, which includes a Marketplace for creating different...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Visual Studio?

Based on my experience and my colleagues' feedback, I believe a potential area of improvement for Microsoft Visual Studio could be incorporating more AI, as it makes things easier for us, and havin...

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Also Known As

Silverlight, MS Silverlight

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Overview

Silverlight is a powerful development tool for creating engaging, interactive user experiences for Web and mobile applications. Silverlight is a free plug-in, powered by the .NET framework and compatible with multiple browsers, devices and operating systems, bringing a new level of interactivity wherever the Web works.

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Visual Studio.NET is the umbrella that represents the key pieces of the .NET platform delivered from Microsoft, including the .NET Framework, the recently announced .NET Core, and a shared common layer of packages, compilers and runtime. Read this .NET blog post about the evolution of the platform and the different pieces that make .NET 2015.

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