Microsoft Web Platform Installer vs Microsoft WebMatrix
A side-by-side look at Microsoft Web Platform Installer and Microsoft WebMatrix. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Microsoft Web Platform Installer
Development
The Microsoft Web Platform Installer is a free tool that makes it simple to download, install and keep up-to-date with the latest components of the Microsoft Web Platform, including IIS, SQL Server Express, .NET Framework and Visual Studio.
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Microsoft WebMatrix
Development
Microsoft WebMatrix is a lightweight web development tool that allows developers to easily build websites using ASP.NET, PHP, Node.js and HTML5. It includes pre-built site templates, drag & drop controls, code editors and testing tools.
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