.NET 10 LTS supported until November 2028

.NET development and upgrades, before your support runs out

We build new applications on .NET 10 and move existing .NET 8, .NET 9 and .NET Framework systems to it safely, with ASP.NET Core, Blazor, MAUI and cloud-native Aspire.

.NET 8 and .NET 9 end of support
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10 November 2026. After this date: no security patches.

.NET 8 / 9.NET 10 LTS → Nov 2028
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Which .NET are you running?

Pick your version to see its status, our recommended path and a rough idea of the effort.

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Typical effort
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The .NET stack, layer by layer

One runtime powers every kind of app. Each layer builds on the one below, and we work across all of them. Tap a layer to see the related service.

.NET Framework vs modern .NET

Why moving off .NET Framework pays off

Many business systems still run on .NET Framework 4.x. Here is what changes when you move to .NET 10.

.NET Framework 4.x.NET 10
Runs onWindows onlyWindows, Linux, macOS
HostingIIS on Windows ServerLinux containers, Kubernetes, serverless
New featuresNoneEvery November
Performance workFrozenImproved in every release
DeploymentMachine-wide installSelf-contained or Native AOT binary
Licence costWindows Server licencesOpen source on Linux
Cloud-native with Aspire

Services, data and telemetry wired up for you

Aspire connects your APIs, workers, caches and databases, and gives you logs, traces and metrics in one dashboard from the first run.

Lower running costs

Same app, smaller hosting bill

Moving from Windows servers to Linux containers removes licence costs and packs more apps on each machine. Relative cost index; actual savings depend on your setup.

Windows VM + IIS
100
Linux VM
65
Linux containers
45
.NET or another platform?

Choosing your back-end technology

We work across stacks and recommend what fits your team and hosting.

TechnologyStrengthsWhen we choose it
.NETOne platform for web, desktop, mobile, cloud and gamesEnterprise, Microsoft and Azure environments
C#The main .NET languageSee our C# page for language details
JavaHuge JVM ecosystemTeams invested in Spring and the JVM
Node.jsJavaScript end to endReal-time apps and JS teams
GoSmall fast binaries, simple concurrencyCloud infrastructure services
PythonBest for AI and dataAI services alongside .NET apps
FAQ

.NET development questions

Straight answers to what clients ask us most.

When do .NET 8 and .NET 9 reach end of support?

Both reach end of support on 10 November 2026. After that date Microsoft stops releasing security fixes for them. .NET 10, the current long-term support release, is supported until November 2028.

How hard is it to upgrade from .NET 8 or 9 to .NET 10?

Usually straightforward: update the target framework and NuGet packages, fix a small number of breaking changes and run your tests. Most apps take days to a few weeks. We can do a free quick assessment.

Can you migrate .NET Framework 4.x applications?

Yes. We move shared libraries first, then services and web apps, replacing Windows-only pieces such as WebForms and WCF with ASP.NET Core, Blazor, gRPC or REST, so the system keeps running throughout.

What is Aspire?

Aspire is Microsoft's toolkit for building cloud-native .NET apps. It wires up services, databases and caches for local development, adds telemetry and a dashboard by default, and helps deploy to Azure or Kubernetes.

Does .NET run on Linux?

Yes. Modern .NET is open source and cross-platform, and many of our clients run .NET on Linux containers to cut licensing and hosting costs.

Is .NET good for startups too?

Yes. It is fast, free, strongly typed and has excellent tooling. For small teams, ASP.NET Core with Blazor or React lets you ship quickly and scale later.

What about .NET 11?

.NET 11 is expected in November 2026 as a standard-term release with C# 15. We recommend .NET 10 LTS for most production systems and adopt newer releases when a feature is worth it.

How much does .NET development cost?

It depends on scope. We give a fixed price per milestone after discovery, or provide dedicated .NET developers monthly. Upgrade assessments are quick and low-cost.

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