ComPDFKit PDF SDK
7.4#2 in pdf sdksFrom $240 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitComPDFKit PDF SDK vs MuPDF
What both publish
| Fact | ComPDFKit PDF SDK | MuPDF |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial licensing | A formal license is required for application release, and redistribution of released SDK documents, sample code or source code to third parties is prohibited. | Commercial licenses offer ownership and control of products without AGPL code disclosure and include technical support and free upgrades. |
| Deployment | ComPDF offers local SDK, hosted Open API and self-hosted deployment options. | Artifex describes MuPDF as suitable for desktop, cloud/server, or embedded projects through its core API. |
| Purpose | ComPDFKit PDF SDK is a commercial developer SDK for adding PDF viewing, annotation, editing, signing and other document functions to applications. | MuPDF is a fast, embeddable SDK for managing PDF and other document formats. |
| Support | ComPDF advertises 24/7 professional one-to-one technical support for its SDK. | Open-source users can seek community help through Discord and the bug tracker, while commercial license holders can contact technical support by replying to their introductory email. |
ComPDFKit PDF SDK plans
- 1,000 Documents$240 a year
- 5,000 Documents$960 a year
- 10,000 Documents$1,728 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Free—
MuPDF plans
- Commercial$299 a month
- Enterprise—
- AGPL LicenseFree
- OEM Distribution LicensePriced on request
- Subscription LicensePriced on request
Pick ComPDFKit PDF SDK if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick MuPDF if…
MuPDF is for developers who need document handling in desktop, cloud/server, or embedded software. It may suit teams evaluating an open-source option, provided they can meet AGPL terms or arrange commercial licensing.