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This work aims to clarify when to use P/Invoke versus a C++/CLI wrapper for calling native DLLs from C#.

July 29, 2026Open Access

Calling Native DLLs from C#: C++/CLI Wrapper vs P/Invoke (archived 2026-07-27)

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This work aims to clarify when to use P/Invoke versus a C++/CLI wrapper for calling native DLLs from C#.
Comparison of P/Invoke and C++/CLI wrapper methodologies.
Illustrative sample code demonstrating both approaches.
Analysis of features like ownership and callbacks.
P/Invoke is sufficient for straightforward calls with no complex ownership.
C++/CLI wrapper is advantageous for complex scenarios involving exceptions and callbacks.

Implication

Discussion compares C++/CLI wrapper and P/Invoke for calling native DLLs from C#, indicating when each is beneficial.

Abstract

When P/Invoke is enough and when a C++/CLI wrapper pays off for calling native DLLs from C#: C++ classes, ownership, exceptions, callbacks — with sample code. Archived version of https://comcomponent.com/en/blog/2026/03/07/000-cpp-cli-wrapper-for-native-dlls/, as published on 2026-07-27. The live article is maintained and may change after this date. First published 2026-03-07.

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Go Komura (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a69a2bcc8da07d9defa6916 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21614455

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Implication

Discussion compares C++/CLI wrapper and P/Invoke for calling native DLLs from C#, indicating when each is beneficial.

Calling Native DLLs from C#: C++/CLI Wrapper vs P/Invoke (archived 2026-07-27)

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Calling Native DLLs from C#: C++/CLI Wrapper vs P/Invoke (archived 2026-07-27)

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