ASP.NET Core vs ASP.NET Core MVC

Beginner Updated December 11, 2024

📘 ASP.NET Core vs ASP.NET Core MVC

| Feature                    | ASP.NET Core                     | ASP.NET Core MVC                             |
|---------------------------|----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|
| Scope                     | Base framework                   | Built on top of ASP.NET Core                 |
| Primary Use               | Hosting APIs, services, pages    | Full-fledged MVC websites & REST APIs        |
| Architecture Style        | Modular                          | Follows Model-View-Controller pattern        |
| View Support              | Optional (via Razor Pages or MVC)| Yes (with Razor Views and Controllers)       |
| Suitable For              | Microservices, APIs, WebSockets  | Web apps, enterprise portals, RESTful APIs   |