System Requirements
To install and use ActiveReports 20, your system must meet the following hardware and software requirements.
Hardware Requirements
Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
Processor | Modern x64 or ARM64 Processor | 4 Cores or higher |
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB or higher |
Disk Space | 1 GB (available) | SSD with 4 GB+ (for caching/logs) |
Development Environment
These are the requirements for the machine where you will be designing reports and compiling applications.
Operating System
Windows 11
Windows Server 2019 / 2022 / 2025
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
Visual Studio 2022 / 2026 (or newer)
Runtime Environment
These are the requirements for the server or machine where your application will run.
Platform Support Matrix
Application Type | .NET Runtime | Supported Operating Systems |
|---|---|---|
.NET (Console, Web Apps, Blazor) | .NET 8, 9, 10 | Windows: 11, Server 2022 / 2025 Linux: Major Distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL) macOS: 13+ (Ventura or newer) |
.NET Framework (WinForms, WPF, ASP.NET) | .NET Framework 4.7.2 / 4.8 / 4.8.1 | Windows: 11, Server 2022 / 2025 |
Note for Linux Users: If you are using Section Reports or features dependent on
System.Drawingon Linux, you may need to installlibgdiplus,libc6-dev, orlibx11-devpackages depending on your distribution.
Client Requirements
These are the requirements for end-users viewing or designing reports using an ActiveReports Report Viewer for Web or Web Report Designer.
Supported Browsers
ActiveReports supports the current stable release of the following browsers:
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Client Operating Systems
Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux
Mobile/Tablet: iOS, iPadOS, Android