Alternative to 51degrees.mobi?

Question

Since the mobile detection solution for ASP.NET 51degrees.mobi became commercial (the lite version isn't really useful anymore), I'm looking for an alternative solution. Are there any other OpenSource or free projects, that enhance the detection of mobile devices with ASP.NET?

Answer 1

After Apache showed too little interest in Mobile projects (there are only 2 active projects in this category, essentially all dominated by client-side Phonegap) especially on the server side, we put DeviceMap to rest in January 2017.

You can find the only true Open Source alternative in this field, free to use both for non-profit and commercial sites at OpenDDR.

Answer 2

Check out Apache DeviceMap for .NET: http://devicemap.apache.org

The best (and probably only) Open Source alternative that exists in that area.

Answer 3

There is a free version of DeviceAtlas available for web developers who need an easy and reliable way to distinguish between mobile, tablet, desktop, TV etc. Also identifies OS and browser. It's available to your web application as a web service built on the DeviceAtlas Cloud infrastructure -

Completely free to use and available in Java .NET PHP Python Ruby

https://deviceatlas.com/blog/announcing-deviceatlas-cloud-free-version

Answer 4

Developers, hobbyists and micro-companies may find the free WURFL OnSite or Cloud offering sufficient for their needs.

WURFL Cloud: http://scientiamobile.com/wurflCloud/gettingStarted
WURFL OnSite: http://wurfl.sourceforge.net/dotnet_index.php

In free edition they allow any 2 free properties/capabilities which you can select like-

• ux_full_desktop
• is_wireless_device
• is_tablet
• brand_name
• model_name
• device_os
• device_os_version
• and many more...

This would help in getting just and much more required requesting device info. Hope this helps somebody in need.

Answer 5

WURFL should handle your needs: http://wurfl.sourceforge.net/