.NET MAUI

dotnet.microsoft.com/apps/xamarin

Weekend Project

Build Difficulty: 5/5

Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools

Build native, cross-platform desktop and mobile apps from a single codebase

How to Replace .NET MAUI

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Overview

.NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) is the evolution of Xamarin.Forms that enables developers to create native Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows applications using a modern, unified framework. It abstracts platform-specific technologies into one common framework built on .NET, allowing code reuse across multiple platforms.

Features

5 features across 3 categories

Core Functionality(3)

Cross-Platform Development

Build Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows apps from a single codebase

Latest Technologies Integration

Uses the latest technologies for building native apps abstracted into one common framework

Native App Building

Create native applications for multiple platforms using modern technologies

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Migration Tools(1)

Xamarin.Forms Migration

Migrate existing Xamarin.Forms apps to .NET MAUI using the upgrade assistant

Performance(1)

Performance Enhancements

Latest features and performance improvements compared to Xamarin.Forms

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Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for .NET MAUI. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a .NET MAUI alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 5 features.

Team size

Time horizon

Buy .NET MAUI

Better Value

Monthly costContact Sales

3-year totalVaries

Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000

Maintenance$180/mo

3-year total$18,480

Dev time~1 months

Buying .NET MAUI saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 5 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.