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VisitGhostscript vs MuPDF
What both publish
| Fact | Ghostscript | MuPDF |
|---|---|---|
| Support | Commercial customers can access Artifex support options; the AGPL release has no warranty or guaranteed support. | 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. |
Ghostscript plans
- AGPL LicenseFree
- OEM Distribution LicensePriced on request
- Subscription LicensePriced on request
MuPDF plans
- Commercial$299 a month
- Enterprise—
- AGPL LicenseFree
- OEM Distribution LicensePriced on request
- Subscription LicensePriced on request
Pick Ghostscript if…
Ghostscript suits developers and organizations that need document rendering, conversion, or PDF processing across different systems. Users distributing it in closed-source products or deploying it in SaaS should consider Artifex’s commercial licensing guidance.
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.