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Compare DevExpress and Syncfusion Essential Studio® 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
DevExpress
Star Rating
(115)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DevExpressSyncfusion Essential Studio®
Star Rating
(658)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Syncfusion Essential Studio® excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to DevExpress. Users appreciate the maturity of the component suite and its strong performance, making it a reliable choice for enterprise-grade applications.
- According to verified reviews, Syncfusion Essential Studio® has a much larger volume of recent feedback, with 17 reviews in the last 90 days compared to DevExpress's zero. This suggests that users are actively engaging with Syncfusion and finding value in its offerings.
- Reviewers mention that Syncfusion's extensive range of controls and tools allows for easy integration and problem-solving. One user highlighted the ability to generate Word, Excel, and PDF documents seamlessly, showcasing the product's versatility and ease of use.
- Users say that while DevExpress has a slightly higher star rating, it faces challenges in user engagement, as evidenced by the lack of recent reviews. However, many users commend its responsive tech support and the professionalism of the customer service team, indicating a strong support system for those who choose it.
- Reviewers note that Syncfusion Essential Studio® offers a free entry-level price, making it accessible for small businesses. In contrast, DevExpress, while providing a wealth of ready-to-go solutions, may not be as budget-friendly for new users.
- According to user feedback, both products have their strengths in support and documentation, but DevExpress shines in customization options and straight-out-the-box functionality. Users appreciate the extensive selection of controls available, which can cater to various needs, but some feel that Syncfusion's offerings are equally robust for specific use cases.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DevExpress
No pricing availableSyncfusion Essential Studio®
Syncfusion Essential Studio Community License - Complimentary for qualifying developers and organizations!
Free
A complimentary Essential Studio® license available to organizations and individuals with less than $1 million USD in annual gross revenue, 5 or fewer developers, and 10 or fewer total employees.
Note: An entity or organization may not have ever received more than $3,000,000 USD in capital from an outside source, such as private equity or venture capital, in order to be eligible for the Community License.
Value of $12,475 USD. No credit card required.
- Unlimited access to 1,600+ components and libraries, as well as all other products included with Essential Studio® .
- Wide range of product demos and training, including video tutorials, documentation, and KB articles.
- Does not expire. Licenses will continue to receive support and updates for new versions.
Free Trial
DevExpress
Free Trial is available
Syncfusion Essential Studio®
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
68
8.8
546
Ease of Use
8.6
68
8.4
553
Ease of Setup
9.4
25
8.8
324
Ease of Admin
9.5
21
8.7
218
Quality of Support
9.6
68
9.1
526
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.8
20
8.9
216
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
61
8.4
535
Features by Category
Functionality
8.9
33
8.6
209
9.3
29
8.4
180
9.4
28
8.3
162
9.2
30
8.2
193
9.4
31
8.7
202
9.3
33
8.2
206
9.6
32
8.7
198
JavaScript Frameworks
9.3
10
8.9
96
8.2
10
8.1
98
9.5
10
8.9
90
8.7
10
9.2
101
8.5
10
9.0
97
7.9
7
8.2
82
Functionality
9.3
15
8.6
175
10.0
19
9.0
215
9.7
15
8.7
193
Management
9.6
19
8.8
202
9.4
15
Feature Not Available
10.0
19
8.9
214
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
83
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
8.9
86
Performance
Not enough data
8.9
88
10.0
5
8.9
92
8.7
5
8.1
91
Support
10.0
5
8.3
92
9.7
5
8.2
93
9.7
5
8.2
84
Data Sources
Not enough data
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.3
51
9.3
5
8.5
60
Generation
Not enough data
7.8
46
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
8.0
45
Delivery
Not enough data
7.5
42
Not enough data
7.6
44
Not enough data
7.2
39
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
25
Not enough data
6.0
24
Not enough data
6.0
21
Not enough data
5.9
22
Agentic AI - Document Generation
Not enough data
3.3
6
Charts
Not enough data
9.0
56
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.7
55
Documentation
Not enough data
8.1
56
Mobile
Not enough data
8.4
49
Web Frameworks
Not enough data
9.0
52
Functionality - PDF SDKs
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support - PDF SDKs
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DevExpress and Syncfusion Essential Studio® are categorized as Component Libraries, JavaScript Web Frameworks, .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE), Document Generation, Mobile Development Frameworks, and Data Visualization Libraries
Unique Categories
DevExpress is categorized as PDF SDKs
Syncfusion Essential Studio® has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DevExpress
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Syncfusion Essential Studio®
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
20.2%
Information Technology and Services
8.7%
Financial Services
5.8%
Accounting
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
56.7%
Computer Software
29.9%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Financial Services
4.1%
Accounting
2.3%
Program Development
2.2%
Other
49.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What are the future plans about Winforms?
1 Comment
Official Response from DevExpress
We have not and will not deprecate our WinForms product line. We remain committed to the WinForms platform and are doing everything we can to address the...Read more
What is DevExpress used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from DevExpress
DevExpress engineers UI Controls, IDE Productivity Tools, Business Application Frameworks, Reporting & Dashboard Systems, Office File APIs, and other...Read more
What is new in DevExpress?
1 Comment
Official Response from DevExpress
The latest What's New information for DevExpress products is always available at www.devexpress.com/newRead more
this free community version of syncfusion will stay free ?
2 Comments
SS
Hi Muhammad,
I'm not sure if my reply to your other inquiry didn't come through or if there was a system hiccup and your question was mistakenly posted...Read more
this free community version of syncfusion will stay free ?
1 Comment
SS
Dear Muhammad,
Thanks so much for your interest in our Community License!
The Community License program has been in place for more than 5 years now and...Read more
When do you release Syncfusion for UNO?
1 Comment
SS
Hello Ute,
Thank you very much for your interest in the work we're doing with controls for the Uno platform! It sounds like you may have already seen our...Read more
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