ASP.NET Core Runtime & Hosting Bundle

v10.0.14 (LTS)Open sourceReleased 25 Oct 2026

Runs ASP.NET Core web apps and APIs; the Hosting Bundle adds IIS support on Windows. By Microsoft Corporation

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By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 25 Oct 2026How we check

Quick answer

ASP.NET Core Runtime & Hosting Bundle is open source software for Windows, macOS and Linux from Microsoft Corporation. Runs ASP.NET Core web apps and APIs; the Hosting Bundle adds IIS support on Windows. Download it only from dotnet.microsoft.com. The latest version we track is 10.0.14 (LTS) (25 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.

Latest version:: 10.0.14 (LTS) (25 Oct 2026)
Publisher:: Microsoft Corporation
Official site:: dotnet.microsoft.com
Licence:: Open source — MIT
Requirements:: Windows, Linux, macOS (see Microsoft's supported-OS list)

Our verdict

For servers and PCs that host ASP.NET Core sites rather than build them. On Windows with IIS, Microsoft recommends the Hosting Bundle, which installs the .NET Runtime, the ASP.NET Core Runtime and the IIS module in one go. Install IIS before the bundle, and use the same major version your app targets.

Key features

Hosting Bundle with the ASP.NET Core Module for IIS
Runtime installers for x64, x86 and Arm64 on Windows
tar.gz binaries for Linux (incl. Alpine) and macOS
Side-by-side installs of .NET 8, 9 and 10

Pros

Pro: One bundle sets up a Windows/IIS server
Pro: Open source with monthly security patches
Pro: Cross-platform

Cons

Con: macOS gets binaries only, no installer
Con: Must match your app's major version
Con: .NET 8 and 9 support ends 10 November 2026

What's new in 10.0.14 (LTS)

See what changed in 10.0.14 (LTS) in the official release notes

Version history

Version 10.0.14 (LTS)Latest
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Official downloads by platform

For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.

Requirements

OS: Windows, Linux, macOS (see Microsoft's supported-OS list)
Architecture: 64-bit, 32-bit, ARM64
Also needs: IIS should be enabled before installing the Hosting Bundle

Licence

Type: Open source
Licence: MIT
Publisher: dotnet.microsoft.com

Where these facts come from

Checked 30 Oct 2026

FAQ

What is the .NET Hosting Bundle?

A single Windows installer that adds the .NET Runtime, the ASP.NET Core Runtime and the ASP.NET Core Module so IIS can run your app. Microsoft recommends it for Windows servers.

Do I need the SDK on the server?

No. The SDK is for building apps. A production server only needs the runtime or the Hosting Bundle for the version your app targets.

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