CKEditor 5
7.3#3 in rich text editor softwareFrom $160 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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DHTMLX RichText
6.3#12 in rich text editor software$149 one-timeWebSelf-hosted
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| Fact | CKEditor 5 | DHTMLX RichText |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official integrations are documented for Angular, React, Next.js, Nuxt, Vue, Salesforce, Svelte, Spring Boot, jQuery, SharePoint SPFx, and Drupal. | DHTMLX documents integration with React, Angular, Vue, and Svelte. |
| Product | CKEditor 5 is a TypeScript and JavaScript rich-text editing framework for building WYSIWYG editing experiences. | DHTMLX RichText is a JavaScript WYSIWYG editor for adding formatted content editing to modern web applications. |
| Security | CKEditor 5 supports Content Security Policy, while its documentation recommends server-side sanitization because the editor is not a full XSS filter. | DHTMLX says data entered on its site is encrypted using SSL and that it applies technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data. |
| Support | The Free plan includes community support, paid standard plans specify two or four support requests per month, and Custom includes enterprise support with unlimited requests. | The Individual plan includes 10 support requests with a 72-hour response time; Commercial and Enterprise include 48-hour response times, and Ultimate includes 24-hour response time. |
CKEditor 5 plans
- Essential$160 a month
- Professional$319 a month
- CustomPriced on request
- Free—
DHTMLX RichText plans
- Individual$149, paid once
- Commercial$449, paid once
- Enterprise$669, paid once
- Ultimate$1,339, paid once
Pick CKEditor 5 if…
CKEditor 5 suits developers building rich-text editing into applications and teams that need collaboration or document conversion. It also offers a GPL self-hosted option for users able to meet GPL requirements.
Pick DHTMLX RichText if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.