Aspose.PDF
6.9#4 in pdf sdks$1,199 one-timeAndroidWebAPILinux
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WeasyPrint
6.9#5 in pdf sdksFrom €150 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Aspose.PDF | WeasyPrint |
|---|---|---|
| Dependencies | Aspose says its libraries do not depend on third-party software such as Microsoft Word or OpenOffice. | WeasyPrint 70.0 requires Python 3.10 or later and Pango 1.44 or later, among other dependencies. |
| Purpose | Aspose.PDF provides PDF manipulation and parsing solutions for developers and end users. | WeasyPrint is free and open source software that helps web developers create PDF documents from HTML pages. |
| Security | Aspose's security page links to information about customer data and security, including physical and network security, data security, backups, and payment information. | The documentation warns that using WeasyPrint with untrusted HTML or CSS may cause security problems. |
| Support | The product pages link to documentation, API references, tutorial videos, free support, paid support, and release notes. | CourtBouillon offers professional assistance with WeasyPrint use, configuration, integration, bug fixes, new features, and templating. |
Aspose.PDF plans
- Aspose.PDF$1,199, paid once
- Aspose.PDF family pack$1,679, paid once
WeasyPrint plans
- Free and open sourceFree
- Basic consulting€150 a year
- Essential consulting€350 a year
- Premium consulting€550 a year
Pick Aspose.PDF if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick WeasyPrint if…
WeasyPrint suits web developers who need to generate PDFs from HTML and related inputs. It may also suit teams that want a Python library, command-line options, or self-hosted deployment.