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OpenSilver vs PlayBasic

A side-by-side look at OpenSilver and PlayBasic. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

OpenSilver

OpenSilver

Development

OpenSilver is an open-source implementation of Silverlight, providing similar functionality for building rich internet applications using C# and XAML. As an open-source alternative, it allows developers to avoid being locked into Microsoft's ecosystem.

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PlayBasic

PlayBasic

Games

PlayBasic is a proprietary programming language and IDE for learning and developing 2D video games. It uses a BASIC-style syntax which is easy to learn and allows for rapid game prototyping. Some key features include sprites, sounds, tiles, scrolling backgrounds and more.

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