C#/.NET Language Version Management

.NET SDK version management tools. Manage multiple versions of .NET Core and .NET 5+, using the appropriate SDK for each project.

GitHub Star Comparison

C#/.NET Language Version Management GitHub Star Comparison
NoNameGitHub StarsDescriptionTrendLicenseTypeOfficial Site
1.NET SDK⭐ 21.5kOfficial .NET SDK provided by Microsoft. Includes .NET runtime and compiler, supports multiple version coexistence and switchingStable as official .NET development tool. Management options increasing with dedicated management tools emergenceMITVersion ManagerOfficial
2Dots⭐ 339GUI-enabled .NET version manager developed in C# and Avalonia. Easy .NET SDK management with visual interfaceRapidly growing as innovative GUI-enabled .NET management tool. Gaining attention for improved developer experienceMITVersion ManagerOfficial
3dver⭐ 10Simple version manager for .NET SDK. Command-line based with lightweight and fast switching capabilitiesGrowing as lightweight and simple .NET management tool. Supported by developers who prefer CLI toolsMITVersion ManagerOfficial
4global.json-Official configuration file for specifying .NET SDK version in projects. Enables project-level version pinningEstablished as standard version pinning method in .NET development. Important role in team development environment unificationMITVersion ManagerOfficial