Yes. DNN Platform is a free, open-source CMS under the MIT License.

What is the tech stack for DNN?

DNN runs on ASP.NET (.NET Framework 4.8+) with Microsoft SQL Server (2017+ or Azure SQL).

DNN Platform is community-led and a member project of the .NET Foundation.

What’s the difference between DNN and Evoq?

DNN Platform is the open-source core that's been wildly popular and adopted for over 20 years. Evoq is a commercial offering maintained by DNN Software (IgniteTech) that builds on DNN.

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Security in Open Source: Challenges, Responsibility, and Progress in the DNN Community

When you’re running an open-source platform like DNN, security is never “done.” It’s an ongoing process. The same openness that makes open source powerful—shared code, community collaboration, peer review—also means that vulnerabilities can be easier to find and exploit. That’s why the DNN Community takes security so seriously.

David Poindexter
2025-10-08

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Exciting News: DNN.SecurityCenter Module v1.5.0 Released!

We are thrilled to announce the release of DNN.SecurityCenter module v1.5.0! This latest update is now available on GitHub and brings important improvements that enhance the transparency and accuracy of security information within the DNN ecosystem. You can explore the release details here and access the module on the DNN Security page.

David Poindexter
2025-01-13

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DNN Community ProjectsDNN SecuritySecurity

DNN Summit 2023 – February 8-9, 2023

DNN Summit 2023 is a 2-day online conference offering educational sessions centered around DNN Platform and the community. All sessions will be recorded and provided to registered attendees. Register Now – $199 The first 200 registered attendees will also receive a welcome box with conference details, a t-shirt, and additional event swag.

DNN Security Breach Cleanup 101

- DNN Security
- Tools / Services / Manual Cleanup Methods
- Lockdown methods including IP address filtering and the new DNN Secure Install module and the updated DNN Security Analyzer

Moore Creative
2020-04-16

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