Spire.PDF
7.3#3 in pdf sdks$999 one-timeFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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WeasyPrint
6.9#5 in pdf sdksFrom €150 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Spire.PDF | WeasyPrint |
|---|---|---|
| Dependencies | The vendor describes the library as having no external dependencies and says Adobe Acrobat is not required. | WeasyPrint 70.0 requires Python 3.10 or later and Pango 1.44 or later, among other dependencies. |
| Integrations | The vendor says the library can be installed through NuGet or added to a .NET project by referencing the package DLL files. | The documentation describes use as a Python library and lists community-maintained Docker images and an AWS Lambda layer. |
| Support | 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. | CourtBouillon offers professional assistance with WeasyPrint use, configuration, integration, bug fixes, new features, and templating. |
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
WeasyPrint plans
- Free and open sourceFree
- Basic consulting€150 a year
- Essential consulting€350 a year
- Premium consulting€550 a year
Pick Spire.PDF if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick WeasyPrint if…
WeasyPrint suits web developers who need to generate PDFs from HTML and related inputs. It may also suit teams that want a Python library, command-line options, or self-hosted deployment.