MuPDF
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What both publish
| Fact | MuPDF | PDFsharp |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing | The open-source release is AGPL-licensed, and embedding MuPDF in a product may require a commercial license. | The maker describes PDFsharp and MigraDoc as free open-source libraries under MIT, with a paid compliant license available for use without MIT notices or attribution. |
| Purpose | MuPDF is a fast, embeddable SDK for managing PDF and other document formats. | PDFsharp is an open-source .NET library for creating, modifying, merging, and splitting PDF documents programmatically. |
| 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. | The maker offers prioritized email support packages, contract work, technical advice, integration help, and free community support through documentation, samples, and discussions. |
MuPDF plans
- Commercial$299 a month
- Enterprise—
- AGPL LicenseFree
- OEM Distribution LicensePriced on request
- Subscription LicensePriced on request
PDFsharp plans
- PDFsharp & MigraDoc FoundationFree
- Document builder service$499, paid once
- Individual supportPriced on request
- Basic support—
- Pro supportPriced on request
- PsX solutionsPriced on request
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.
Pick PDFsharp if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.