OpenHTMLtoPDF vs PDFsharp
OpenHTMLtoPDF
github.comPDFsharp
pdfsharp.netSide by side
| Figure | OpenHTMLtoPDF | PDFsharp |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · PDF SDKs | 7.4 (#26) | 8.1 (#11) |
| Dependencies | The project uses Apache PDFBox for PDF output and is based on Flying Saucer. | PDFsharp says it is self-contained apart from .NET or .NET Framework and some Microsoft extension libraries; its Core build has no Windows dependencies. |
| Purpose | OpenHTMLtoPDF is a pure Java library that renders well-formed XML/XHTML and some HTML5 using CSS for PDF or image output. | PDFsharp is an open-source .NET library for creating, modifying, merging, and splitting PDF documents programmatically. |
| Support | The README invites users to file issues, and the integration guide says users can ask for a new release if needed. | The maker offers prioritized email support packages, contract work, technical advice, integration help, and free community support through documentation, samples, and discussions. |
Plans
PDFsharp
- PDFsharp & MigraDoc FoundationFree
- Document builder service$499, paid once
- Basic supportPrice not published
- Individual supportPriced on request
- Pro supportPriced on request
- PsX solutionsPriced on request
- Standard supportPrice not published
In their own words
OpenHTMLtoPDF
OpenHTMLtoPDF has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.