Adobe AIR vs Microsoft Silverlight comparison

Adobe and Microsoft are both solutions in the .NET Development Services category. Adobe is ranked #7, while Microsoft is ranked #5. Adobe holds a 2.8% mindshare in NDS, compared to Microsoft’s 19.0% mindshare.

Adobe AIR

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Adobe AIR

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Adobe AIR and Microsoft Silverlight based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Adobe AIR

Ranking in .NET Development Services

7th

Average Rating

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Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Silverlight

Ranking in .NET Development Services

5th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the .NET Development Services category, the mindshare of Adobe AIR is 2.8%, down from 6.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Silverlight is 19.0%, up from 13.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Silverlight, MS Silverlight

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Overview

The Adobe AIR runtime enables developers to package the same code into native apps for Windows and Mac OS desktops as well as iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, Nook Tablet, and other Android™ devices, reaching the mobile app stores for over 500 million devices.

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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