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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 2.5% mindshare in NDS, compared to Microsoft’s 21.0% mindshare.
Adobe AIR
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Microsoft Silverlight
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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
0.0
Number of Reviews
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Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Silverlight
Ranking in .NET Development Services
5th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the .NET Development Services category, the mindshare of Adobe AIR is 2.5%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Silverlight is 21.0%, up from 13.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
 

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Comparisons

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Also Known As

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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.
 

Sample Customers

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ESRI, Financial Analytical Service of Ministry of Finance, American Water Enterprises, Toyota Motor Europe, Comarch, Komako, Freelance World, AARCO
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