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FigurePDFsharpSpire.PDF
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial—Yes
Open source——
Web—Yes
WindowsYesYes
macOSYesYes
LinuxYesYes
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
API—Yes
Self-hostedYesYes
Plans published73
Spec score · PDF SDKs8.1 (#11)7.9 (#15)
DependenciesPDFsharp says it is self-contained apart from .NET or .NET Framework and some Microsoft extension libraries; its Core build has no Windows dependencies.The vendor describes the library as having no external dependencies and says Adobe Acrobat is not required.
HeadquartersTroisdorf (Cologne Area), GermanyThe vendor's contact page lists its address in Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
IntegrationsPDFsharp is distributed as NuGet packages, and its source code is available on GitHub.The vendor says the library can be installed through NuGet or added to a .NET project by referencing the package DLL files.
SupportThe maker offers prioritized email support packages, contract work, technical advice, integration help, and free community support through documentation, samples, and discussions.The vendor provides free online technical resources, and listed paid-support licenses include one-on-one support from an expert and faster guaranteed response times.

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

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Spire.PDF

  • Free EditionFree
  • Pro Edition — Developer Small Business, with free support$999, paid once
  • Pro Edition — Developer Small Business, with paid support$1,498, paid once

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