PDFsharp
6.8#6 in pdf sdks$499 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | PDFsharp | Spire.PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Dependencies | PDFsharp says it is self-contained apart from .NET or .NET Framework and some Microsoft extension libraries; its Core build has no Windows dependencies. | The vendor describes the library as having no external dependencies and says Adobe Acrobat is not required. |
| Headquarters | Troisdorf (Cologne Area), Germany | The vendor's contact page lists its address in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. |
| Integrations | PDFsharp is distributed as NuGet packages, and its source code is available on GitHub. | The vendor says the library can be installed through NuGet or added to a .NET project by referencing the package DLL files. |
| Support | The maker offers prioritized email support packages, contract work, technical advice, integration help, and free community support through documentation, samples, and discussions. | The vendor provides free online technical resources, and listed paid-support licenses include one-on-one support from an expert and faster guaranteed response times. |
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
Spire.PDF plans
- Free EditionFree
- Pro Edition — Developer Small Business, with free support$999, paid once
- Pro Edition — Developer Small Business, with paid support$1,498, paid once
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