Word Library Competitive Upgrade - Syncfusion®

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The Syncfusion® difference

100% Standalone Word Framework

Syncfusion® Word processing library is completely independent and don't require Microsoft Word.

High Performance

Large documents can load quickly and consume less runtime memory with the aid of virtualized pages.

Seamless Editing

Enjoy a seamless, Microsoft Word-like editing experience through touch, mouse, and keyboard interactions.

Microsoft Word-Compatible File Formats

Create, view, and edit documents in file formats compatible with Microsoft Word : DOCX, WordML, DOC, HTML, RTF, and TXT.

Powerful and Comprehensive APIs

Through a complete set of APIs, you can access every component of a standard Word document, including the text, formatting, images, shapes, and tables.

Proven Word-Processing Solution

The .NET Word Library (Essential DocIO) is a mature, proven product that’s been used in mission-critical applications for over 15 years.

Cross-Platform API

Use a single, uniform API across all platforms.

Blazing-Fast Performance

This framework is optimized for server environments where speed and low memory usage are critical.

G2 Review

In G2 Review, more than 400+ users reviewed Syncfusion®. Other vendors count is less.

No Server Deployment Fees

There are no distribution fees, per-server licensing fees, or royalties, which makes this Word processing solution very cost-effective.

Free, Unlimited Support

Utilize direct support from our document processing libraries development team along with live chat support with no additional charges.

Free Community License

Get free, unlimited access to over 1,900 controls in Syncfusion® Essential Studio® through the Community License if you’re eligible. No credit card required.

100% Standalone Word Framework

Syncfusion® Word processing library is completely independent and don't require Microsoft Word.

High Performance

Large documents can load quickly and consume less runtime memory with the aid of virtualized pages.

Seamless Editing

Enjoy a seamless, Microsoft Word-like editing experience through touch, mouse, and keyboard interactions.

Microsoft Word-Compatible File Formats

Create, view, and edit documents in file formats compatible with Microsoft Word : DOCX, WordML, DOC, HTML, RTF, and TXT.

Powerful and Comprehensive APIs

Through a complete set of APIs, you can access every component of a standard Word document, including the text, formatting, images, shapes, and tables.

Proven Word-Processing Solution

The .NET Word Library (Essential DocIO) is a mature, proven product that’s been used in mission-critical applications for over 15 years.

Cross-Platform API

Use a single, uniform API across all platforms.

Blazing-Fast Performance

This framework is optimized for server environments where speed and low memory usage are critical.

G2 Review

In G2 Review, more than 400+ users reviewed Syncfusion®. Other vendors count is less.

No Server Deployment Fees

There are no distribution fees, per-server licensing fees, or royalties, which makes this Word processing solution very cost-effective.

Free, Unlimited Support

Utilize direct support from our document processing libraries development team along with live chat support with no additional charges.

Free Community License

Get free, unlimited access to over 1,900 controls in Syncfusion® Essential Studio® through the Community License if you’re eligible. No credit card required.

WORD LIBRARY LICENSING SIMPLIFIED

Focus on Development, Not Costs

Traditional Word libraries burden you with hidden costs, per-server fees, runtime royalties, and rigid user limits. The Syncfusion® Word Framework flips the script with a transparent, flexible licensing model designed for modern development.

Zero hidden cost

Zero Hidden Costs

Enjoy royalty-free redistribution and no per-server or deployment fees.

Flexible and scalable

Flexible & Scalable

Transfer licenses as your team evolves and work across multiple projects under one license.

Maximum savings

Massive Savings

Realize up to 90% cost savings compared to competitors. Eligible startups and small businesses can utilize a free community license.

Key Features

Syncfusion® PDF Framework

Other Vendors

Royalty-Free Distribution

Yes<div class="tooltip"><span class="tooltiptext">Distribute apps freely with an active subscription—no extra fees.</span></div>

No

Deployment Fees

No<div class="tooltip"><span class="tooltiptext">No additional costs regardless of server or core count.</span></div>

Yes

Licensing Flexibility

Yes<div class="tooltip"><span class="tooltiptext">Easily transfer team licenses up to 4x per year </span></div>

Less flexible, usually fixed user licenses

Multiproject Support

Yes<div class="tooltip"><span class="tooltiptext">Use one license for multiple projects.</span></div>

Limited / No

Cost Savings

Up to 80%<div class="tooltip"><span class="tooltiptext">Save big with global licensing.</span></div>

Limited

Price Lock

Yes<div class="tooltip"><span class="tooltiptext">Lock in pricing for multiple years (global license) to enjoy predictable budgeting and better long-term financial planning.</span></div>

No

Support Included

24/5 support<div class="tooltip"><span class="tooltiptext">Dedicated, expert support with fast responses, unlimited ticket creation, and live chat.</span></div>

Limited

Licensing Options

Flexible<div class="tooltip"><span class="tooltiptext">Choose from Team or Global (Unlimited) plans for flexible licensing.</span></div>

Less scalable

No credit card required. 

The Syncfusion® .NET Word suite versus other vendors

Note: Other Vendors denotes TX Text[v32.0], DevExpress[v23.2], and Aspose[v23.12]

Yes

No

Some of them not having

Features

The Word Framework offers a Word creation and editing library that allows you to create, read, and edit Word documents programmatically in any .NET application. 

Supported Platforms

Platforms

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Windows Forms

Yes

Yes

WPF

Yes

Yes

UWP

Yes

Intermediate

ASP.NET Core

Yes

Yes

ASP.NET MVC

Yes

Yes

Java

Yes

Intermediate

Blazor

Yes

Intermediate

.NET MAUI

Yes

Intermediate

WinUI

Yes

Intermediate

Xamarin.Forms

Yes

No

Linux

Yes

Intermediate

Docker

Yes

Yes

Mac

Yes

Intermediate

Console

Yes

No

Azure

Yes

Yes

Amazon Web Services

Yes

Intermediate

Google Cloud Platform

Yes

Intermediate

Installation

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Web installer

Yes

Yes

Offline installer

Yes

Yes

Linux installer

Yes

Intermediate

Create and edit APIs

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Create new documents

Yes

Yes

Open and edit existing documents

Yes

Yes

Loading & saving document

Yes

Yes

Extract data from documents

Yes

Yes

Modify the documents layout

Yes

Yes

Supported Format

File Type

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

DOC

Yes

Yes

DOT

Yes

Intermediate

DOCX

Yes

Yes

DOCM

Yes

Intermediate

DOTX

Yes

Intermediate

DOCM

Yes

Intermediate

RTF

Yes

Yes

WordML

Yes

Intermediate

HTML

Yes

Yes

ODT

Yes

Intermediate

TXT

Yes

Yes

PDF

Yes

Yes

Document elements

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Mail merge

Yes

Yes

Merge documents

Yes

Yes

Split documents

Yes

Yes

Compare

Yes

Intermediate

Bookmarks

Yes

Yes

Find and replace

Yes

Yes

Tables

Yes

Yes

Styles and formatting

Yes

Yes

Form filling

Yes

Yes

Security

Yes

Intermediate

Paragraphs and sections

Yes

Yes

Lists

Yes

Yes

Hyperlinks

Yes

Yes

Table of contents

Yes

Yes

Fields / Placeholders

Yes

Intermediate

Text Boxes, Checkboxes

Yes

Yes

Shapes

Yes

Yes

Headers and Footers

Yes

Yes

Footnotes and Endnotes

Yes

Yes

Comments

Yes

Yes

Document Properties

Yes

Yes

Section

Yes

Yes

Images

Yes

Yes

OLE Objects

Yes

Yes

Track document changes

Yes

Yes

Watermark

Yes

Intermediate

Charts

Yes

Yes

Word Conversions

Conversions

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Word to PDF

Yes

Yes

Word to Image

Yes

Intermediate

Word to HTML

Yes

Yes

HTML to Word

Yes

Intermediate

Word to RTF

Yes

Intermediate

RTF to Word

Yes

Intermediate

Word to Text

Yes

Intermediate

Text to Word

Yes

Intermediate

Word to ODT

Yes

Intermediate

Word to EPUB

Yes

Intermediate

Word to Markdown

Yes

Intermediate

Editor Components

Components

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Microsoft Word-like Editor

Yes

Yes

Seamless Editing

Yes

Yes

Create word documents

Yes

Yes

Format word documents

Yes

Yes

View word documents

Yes

Yes

Print word documents

Yes

Yes

Document Object Model (DOM)

Yes

Intermediate

Mail Merge

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Simple mail merge

Yes

Yes

Group mail merge

Yes

Yes

Nested mail merge

Yes

Yes

Data sources

Yes

Yes

Formatting

Yes

Intermediate

Images

Yes

Intermediate

Mail merge events

Yes

Yes

Formatting

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Text formatting

Yes

Yes

Paragraph formatting

Yes

Yes

Bullets and numbering

Yes

Yes

Page setting

Yes

Yes

Style

Yes

Yes

Content Controls

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Block content control

Yes

Intermediate

Inline content control

Yes

Intermediate

Edit content control

Yes

Yes

Design form

Yes

Yes

Restrict editing

Yes

Yes

Binding

Yes

Yes

Types of Content Controls

Types

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Rich Text

Yes

Intermediate

Plain Text

Yes

Intermediate

Check Box

Yes

Intermediate

Date picker

Yes

Intermediate

Drop-Down List

Yes

Intermediate

Combo Box

Yes

Intermediate

Picture

Yes

Intermediate

Security

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Encrypting with password

Yes

Intermediate

Opening the encrypted Word document

Yes

Intermediate

Protect Word documents

Yes

Intermediate

Remove encryption

Yes

Intermediate

Charts

Chart types

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Bar chart

Yes

Intermediate

Line chart

Yes

Intermediate

Pie chart

Yes

Intermediate

Area chart

Yes

Intermediate

Column chart

Yes

Intermediate

Scatter chart

Yes

Intermediate

Surface chart

Yes

Intermediate

Stock chart

Yes

Intermediate

Radar chart

Yes

Intermediate

Chart elements

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Chart title

Yes

Yes

Chart area

Yes

Yes

Chart plot area

Yes

Yes

Chart series

Yes

Yes

Chart legend

Yes

Yes

Chart data labels

Yes

Yes

Chart axis

Yes

Yes

HIGHLIGHTS

The Word Framework is a high-performance and feature-rich framework that performs advanced Word document processing operations without Microsoft Office or interop dependencies. Our Word Framework comes with extensive documentation, a knowledge base, and samples.

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

100+ Word processing features

Yes

Yes

70+ In built chart types support

Yes

No

Supports 10+ web, mobile and desktop platforms

Yes

Intermediate

Individual Word Library NuGet packages

Yes

Yes

Supports 10+ word conversion

Yes

Intermediate

Free community license is available for companies and individuals

Yes

Intermediate

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE SETS

Compared to other vendors, Syncfusion® Word document processing have many unique features that benefit users.

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Supported Platforms: Xamarin, .NET MAUI, WinUI, Console

Yes

No

Migrate DocIO library from .NET Framework to .NET Core

Yes

No

Mail Merge Options

Yes

No

Working with Mathmatical equation

Yes

No

Macros

Yes

No

Accessible document


Yes

No

DEMOS

Syncfusion® offers 200+ demos for Word Framework for .NET, Java, and JavaScript platforms.

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Create and modify Word files from C# with 5 lines of code.

Yes

Yes

Real world examples

Yes

Intermediate

Problem solving ideas

Yes

No

Source code with Preview

Yes

Intermediate

Github samples

Yes

Yes

DOCUMENTATION

All the features of our Word document processing library are explained thoroughly with C# code examples, tutorial videos, demos, and screenshots in the documentation.

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors
Installation and Upgrade information

Yes

Yes

System Requirements

Yes

Yes

Individual Nuget Packages

Yes

Yes

Explained all features of Word Library with an extensive documentation, and knowledge base

Yes

No

Every features explained with well crafted code examples

Yes

No

EASY DEVELOPMENT

Easily integrate the Syncfusion® Word Library with your apps.

Features

Syncfusion<sup class="trademark-small">®</sup>

Other Vendors

Support to create Word document from scratch

Yes

Intermediate

Create, read, and modify Word files from C# with 5 lines of code.

Yes

Yes

View, and print Word documents seamlessly from your apps

Yes

Yes

UI with rich appearance

Yes

Intermediate

Edit Word documents faster

Yes

Intermediate

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