Adobe Flex vs Microsoft Silverlight comparison

Adobe and Microsoft are both solutions in the .NET Development Services category. Adobe is ranked #9, while Microsoft is ranked #4. Adobe holds a 2.6% mindshare in NDS, compared to Microsoft’s 21.8% mindshare.

Adobe Flex

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Microsoft Silverlight

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Adobe Flex

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Categories and Ranking

Adobe Flex

Ranking in .NET Development Services

9th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Microsoft Silverlight

Ranking in .NET Development Services

4th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the .NET Development Services category, the mindshare of Adobe Flex is 2.6%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Silverlight is 21.8%, up from 12.6% 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

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Also Known As

Flex

Silverlight, MS Silverlight

Overview

Flex Rental Solutions provides web-based, customizable rental management software. Only a web browser with Flash plugin is needed; Flex works with most operating systems and browsers. Flex provides powerful tools for modeling inventory the way you use it, supporting virtual items, racks, and road cases. Flex offers contact management, financial management with Quickbooks TM integration, crew management, barcode scanner support, intuitive search abilities, drag-and-drop functionality and more.

Adobe

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.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

SAP BusinessObjects

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

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