FastReport

FastReport is a family of reporting tools for turning database-backed information into reports and documents. It suits developers embedding reports in.NET applications and teams needing desktop or cloud reporting workflows. Its breadth is useful, but the products have distinct capabilities, prices and limits, so choose for the workflow you need.

Overview

FastReport.NET combines report design, data access and document export. A visual designer lets developers create or modify reports, including at runtime inside an application. The wider range includes desktop products and FastReport Cloud, where teams can share workspace resources and set different access levels for members.

Interactive reports, scheduled delivery, web and download access, and distribution across multiple channels support more than static report creation. Fast Reports has made reporting libraries and tools since 1998.

Key features

Design and data: FastReport.NET can connect to databases, use tables and run SQL queries. The maker also identifies SQL, JSON, XML, CSV, REST APIs and business objects as data sources. This range is useful when reports draw from varied systems, though application integration makes the.NET product a better fit for developers than for teams seeking a standalone reporting service.

Exports and integrations: Exports include PDF, Excel, Word, HTML, CSV and other formats. FastReport.NET supports.NET 10, Blazor,.NET Core, ASP.NET, MVC and WinForms, and can be used in Visual Studio 2026 and JetBrains Rider. Web integrations include Angular, React, Vue, Blazor Server and Blazor WASM. Reports can be stored with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox or Box, and delivered by email or FTP.

Migration and security: FastReport.NET converts reports from List&Label, DevExpress, Microsoft Reporting Services, Crystal Reports, StimulSoft and Jasper Library, which can help teams moving existing reports. There is an important caveat for Blazor WebAssembly: files are saved client-side with access to the report template, and passwords are delivered openly. The maker recommends a REST service to present data. FastReport VCL says templates and reports can be protected with strong data encryption; FastReport Cloud describes secure login, digital signatures, access control and personal data protection.

Demos and support: Demo versions are offered for.NET, VCL, Business Graphics.NET, FastCube.NET, Reporting Lazarus, Analysis VCL, FastReport Viewer, FastReport Desktop, FastReport Corporate Server and FastReport Publisher. The.NET demo may randomly replace content with “Demo version” and labels printed and exported pages, so it is not suitable for producing clean deliverables. Support covers installation, update information, product consultations and issue diagnosis and resolution, but excludes integration work, new features, training and report-template development. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM–6 PM ET, excluding government holidays; request limits depend on license type. Tickets, a forum, FAQs, documentation, blogs and tutorial videos are also provided.

Pricing

FastReport is freemium, with a free plan and paid products. FastReport Cloud has the clearest tiered options:

Cloud Free — free: one user, 25 MB each for template and report storage, 50 MB export storage, 10 MB upload limit, one data source and a five-page limit. It is a narrow entry point for an individual testing a small workflow, not a roomy team plan.

Cloud Personal — priced on request: one user, 250 MB each for template and report storage, 500 MB export storage and a 100 MB upload limit. It raises storage and upload headroom over Free while remaining single-user.

Cloud Team — priced on request: five users, 1000 MB each for template and report storage, 2000 MB export storage and a 150 MB upload limit. This is the more practical step for a small group sharing reports.

Cloud Business — priced on request: 25 users, 3750 MB each for template and report storage, 7500 MB export storage and a 200 MB upload limit. Its larger team and quotas suit broader collaboration.

FastReport Desktop Professional costs what you agree with the maker and covers desktop report design, building, configuration, scheduling, viewing and printing. FastReport.NET Ultimate costs what you agree with the maker and includes FastReport Engine and.NET platform components. These are distinct products rather than simple Cloud storage upgrades. A free trial is available, but the.NET demo watermark and content substitution matter if you need production-quality output during evaluation.

Platforms

The product family spans Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web, API and self-hosted environments. FastReport Desktop Professional supports Windows and Linux, with Linux packages for x64 and arm64. For.NET application work, the framework and web integrations provide a more useful guide than the broader family platform range.

Who it's for

FastReport is strongest for developers who want report design and data access inside.NET applications, especially when their stack includes its supported frameworks or web integrations. Desktop Professional is a separate fit for Windows or Linux desktop report work, while Cloud's access levels and multi-user tiers make it relevant to teams sharing reports. It is less suitable when the main need is integration consulting or custom report-template development from the vendor, both outside the support agreement.

Pros and cons

Pro: Broad data-source and export support gives developers options for mixed inputs and common document outputs.

Pro: Framework integrations and migration from several reporting products can ease adoption in existing.NET applications and reporting estates.

Pro: Cloud plans scale from a single user to 25 users, with storage and upload limits rising by tier.

Con: Cloud Free is tightly capped at one data source, a five-page limit and modest storage, making it a trial-sized option rather than an expansive free workspace.

Con: The.NET demo can alter report content and visibly label output, limiting its usefulness for real deliverables.

Con: Support excludes integration assistance, training and template development, and is confined to set weekday hours with license-based request limits.

Con: Blazor WebAssembly's client-side files and openly delivered passwords require care; the maker points users toward a REST service for presenting data.

Alternatives

Reporting Software is the broader category to browse if FastReport's product-family approach is not the right match.

SeekTable is another freemium option with a free plan and trial, and supports API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows platforms. Consider it when those platform options are a better fit than FastReport's mix of developer, desktop and cloud products.

FineReport is a paid alternative with a free trial and support across Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows. Choose it if that platform coverage better matches your environment.

ReportServer offers a free plan and trial for Linux, self-hosted, web and Windows, making it an option to consider if those are the environments you need.

Porter Metrics has a free plan and trial on API and web, with its Free plan allowing three connected data source accounts, up to 30-day history and 100 AI credits per month for Automation. It is worth considering when that free-plan shape suits your reporting needs.

Power My Analytics offers a free plan and trial on API and web; its Sample Data plan includes unlimited sample-data sources, all destinations, Data Builder access, one admin, MCP and API access. Consider it when those sample-data and destination provisions fit better.

Bold Reports is a paid alternative with a trial and API, Linux, self-hosted, web and Windows support. Exago BI is another paid option for API, Linux, self-hosted, web and Windows. Logi Composer is paid, supports API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows, and uses custom pricing.

Verdict

Choose FastReport if you need report design, data access and export within a.NET development workflow, or a distinct desktop or cloud product for report delivery and collaboration. The breadth of integrations and migration paths is its strongest case. Look elsewhere if you need vendor-led integration or template work, or if the Cloud Free caps and demo output limitations do not suit evaluation or production needs.