Link copied to clipboard
# DHTMLX UI vs Essential Studio Comparison - What are their main differences?
Share
[
Export
](/compare/dhtmlx-ui/essential-studio/export.csv)
DHTMLX UIEssential Studio[+ Add Product](#)
Reviews
**DHTMLX UI** [
4.7/5(52)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dhtmlx-ui/reviews#reviews)
**Essential Studio** [
4.5/5(843)
](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews#reviews)
Pricing
**DHTMLX UI**
Free Trial
**Free Trial** 1 License With One-Time Purchase · DHTMLX Professional Edition
**Essential Studio**
Free Trial
**Free** · Essential Studio Community License
**Pricing Insights**
from reviews
Time to Implement
**DHTMLX UI**
2 monthsFaster
Based on 7 responses
**Essential Studio**
4 months
Based on 30 responses
Return on Investment
**DHTMLX UI**
Not enough reviews yet
**Essential Studio**
11 months
Based on 28 responses
Perceived Cost
**DHTMLX UI**
$$$$$
**Essential Studio**
$$$$$
Average Discount
**DHTMLX UI**
Not enough reviews yet
**Essential Studio**
44%
Pros & Cons
**DHTMLX UI**
[
Components (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dhtmlx-ui/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1974264&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customer Support (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dhtmlx-ui/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2067308&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Licensing Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dhtmlx-ui/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2472533&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Understanding Difficulty (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/dhtmlx-ui/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2472530&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)
**Essential Studio**
[
Features (52)
](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1298009&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Components (50)
](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1299840&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Documentation (24)
](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1298827&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Documentation Issues (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1298898&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)
Integrations
**DHTMLX UI**
[
Zoho Mail
](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-mail/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/dhtmlx-ui/integrations)
**Essential Studio**
[
Amazon Simple Storage...
](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-simple-storage-service-s3/reviews)[
Angular
](https://www.g2.com/products/angular/reviews)[
ASP.NET
](https://www.g2.com/products/asp-net/reviews)[
Azure Ai Foundry
](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-ai-foundry/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/integrations)
Screenshots
**DHTMLX UI**
**Essential Studio**
Ratings
Meets Requirements
**DHTMLX UI**
9.3
9.335
**Essential Studio**
8.8
8.8688
Ease of Use
**DHTMLX UI**
9.3
9.336
**Essential Studio**
8.5
8.5698
Ease of Setup
**DHTMLX UI**
9.1
9.127
**Essential Studio**
8.8
8.8465
Ease of Admin
**DHTMLX UI**
9.1
9.119
**Essential Studio**
8.7
8.7258
Quality of Support
**DHTMLX UI**
9.3
9.334
**Essential Studio**
9.1
9.1642
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
**DHTMLX UI**
9.9
9.917
**Essential Studio**
8.9
8.9257
Product Direction (% positive)
**DHTMLX UI**
9.2
9.231
**Essential Studio**
8.4
8.4648
Features
Component Libraries[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)
9.4
21
8.9
366
Functionality
Language Contingency
9.4(won by 0.6)
19
(There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)
8.8
203
Component Library
9.4(won by 0.2)
21
9.2
317
Unlocked Components
9.0(won by 0.3)
16
8.7
229
Management
Framework Integration
9.1(won by 0.1)
18
9.0
263
Support
9.3(won by 0.4)
16
8.9
277
Repository Management
9.3(won by default)
15
Feature Not Available
.NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE)[Hide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features](javascript:void(0);)
Not enough data
8.5
234
Functionality
Ease of Use
Not enough data
8.6(won by default)
219
File Management
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
186
Multi-Language Support
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
166
Customization
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
201
Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
212
Help Guides
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
212
Patching & Updates
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
204
Deployment Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Code Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Debugging
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Copilot
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Game Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Web/Mobile App Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
For Developers
Not enough data
Not enough data
Code Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Website Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Graphical User Interface
Not enough data
Not enough data
JavaScript Web Frameworks[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)
Not enough data
8.7
115
JavaScript Frameworks
Libraries
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
97
Community
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
100
Widgets
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
91
Browser Support
Not enough data
9.2(won by default)
102
Graphical Visualization
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
98
Mobile Support
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
84
Mobile Development Frameworks[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)
Not enough data
8.6
106
Functionality
Language Support
Not enough data
9.1(won by default)
86
Ease of Use
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
96
Integrations
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
88
Performance
Power
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
88
Responsiveness
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
94
Lightweight
Not enough data
8.1(won by default)
92
Support
Tutorials
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
94
Documentation
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
97
Community
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
85
Document Generation[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)
Not enough data
7.1
71
Data Sources
Software
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
54
Spreadsheets
Not enough data
8.3(won by default)
53
Documents
Not enough data
8.5(won by default)
66
Generation
Templates
Not enough data
7.8(won by default)
46
Automation
Not enough data
7.9(won by default)
44
Branding
Not enough data
8.0(won by default)
45
Email Templates
Not enough data
Not enough data
Alerts/Notifications
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Templates
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customizable Templates
Not enough data
Not enough data
Delivery
Workflow
Not enough data
7.5(won by default)
42
Schedule
Not enough data
7.6(won by default)
44
Batch
Not enough data
7.2(won by default)
39
Compliance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
AI Text Generation
Not enough data
6.2(won by default)
25
AI Text Summarization
Not enough data
6.0(won by default)
24
AI Text-to-Image
Not enough data
6.0(won by default)
21
AI Image-to-Text
Not enough data
5.9(won by default)
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Generation
Autonomous Task Execution
Not enough data
4.3(won by default)
7
Additional Functionality
Customizable Forms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multiple Format Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Activity Dashboard
Not enough data
Not enough data
Activity Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Drag & Drop
Not enough data
Not enough data
Digital Signature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
API
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search/Filter
Not enough data
Not enough data
Third-Party Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Text Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audit Trail
Not enough data
Not enough data
Approval Process Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multiple Output Formats
Not enough data
Not enough data
Offline Access
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Import/Export
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Controls/Permissions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Forms Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Synchronization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Library
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customizable Fields
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multi-Language
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Storage Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Contract Drafting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Archiving & Retention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Full Text Search
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interaction Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Contract/License Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Review
Not enough data
Not enough data
Batch Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Conditional Logic
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Storage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Template Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Electronic Signature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Statistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Version Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Copilot
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Visualization Libraries[Hide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features](javascript:void(0);)
Not enough data
8.7
70
Charts
Chart Options
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
63
Interactive
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
58
Time Series
Not enough data
8.9(won by default)
55
Export
Not enough data
8.7(won by default)
59
Documentation
Documentation
Not enough data
8.2(won by default)
59
Mobile
Mobile
Not enough data
8.4(won by default)
51
Web Frameworks
Web Frameworks
Not enough data
9.0(won by default)
55
Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data
Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Third-Party Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
To-Do List
Not enough data
Not enough data
@mentions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Single Sign On
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Activity Dashboard
Not enough data
Not enough data
Drag & Drop
Not enough data
Not enough data
Alerts/Notifications
Not enough data
Not enough data
Prioritization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Controls/Permissions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Screen Sharing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Brainstorming
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Copilot
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Transfer
Not enough data
Not enough data
Calendar Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Status Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Real-Time Notifications
Not enough data
Not enough data
Version Control
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Activity Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Real Time Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Chat/Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tagging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Assignment Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Secure Data Storage
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Sharing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Storage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Progress Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Discussions/Forums
Not enough data
Not enough data
Commenting/Notes
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Statistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Contact Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Video Conferencing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Progress Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile Access
Not enough data
Not enough data
API
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customizable Branding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Management Tools[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Deadline Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Activity Dashboard
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Capacity Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Alerts/Notifications
Not enough data
Not enough data
Progress Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bar Chart
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
API
Not enough data
Not enough data
Third-Party Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Commenting/Notes
Not enough data
Not enough data
File Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customizable Templates
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Storage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customizable Fields
Not enough data
Not enough data
Dependency Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Calendar Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
To-Do List
Not enough data
Not enough data
Drag & Drop
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Milestone Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Color Codes/Icons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Workflow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Assignment Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Prioritization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search/Filter
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Statistics
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Copilot
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Workflow
Not enough data
Not enough data
Templates
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Timeline Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Real-Time Notifications
Not enough data
Not enough data
Status Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Project Time Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Task Progress Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Multiple Projects
Not enough data
Not enough data
Access Controls/Permissions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Activity Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
@mentions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Resource Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Insights
Reviewers' Company Size
[](https://www.g2.com/products/dhtmlx-ui/reviews)
DHTMLX UI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.3%
Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
2.1%
[](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews)
Essential Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
84.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
11.6%
Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)
4.3%
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
76.6%
84.1%
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
21.3%
11.6%
Enterprise
(\> 1000 emp.)
2.1%
4.3%
Reviewers' Industry
[](https://www.g2.com/products/dhtmlx-ui/reviews)
DHTMLX UI
Computer Software
25.5%
Information Technology and Services
23.4%
Construction
8.5%
Accounting
4.3%
Computer & Network Security
4.3%
Other
34.0%
[](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews)
Essential Studio
Computer Software
31.1%
Information Technology and Services
11.6%
Financial Services
3.8%
Accounting
2.6%
Program Development
2.6%
Other
48.3%
FAQs
## DHTMLX UI vs Essential Studio FAQs
Generated using AI
Last updated: August 15, 2026
### What is the difference between Essential Studio vs DHTMLX UI?
DHTMLX UI stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction on core experience metrics, while Essential Studio is noted for its breadth of features and components.
| [Essential Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews) | [DHTMLX UI](https://www.g2.com/products/dhtmlx-ui/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (802 reviews) | 4.7/5 (52 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.8 | 9.1 |
| 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Features (45 all-time mentions) | Components (4 all-time mentions) |
### How do the pricing models of Essential Studio and DHTMLX UI compare?
DHTMLX UI is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Essential Studio.
- **Essential Studio:** In recent reviews, several buyers mention a shift from fixed to custom pricing as a drawback, with some preferring the earlier transparent pricing model.
- **DHTMLX UI:** Reviewers highlight a straightforward cost-benefit calculation and appreciate the value for time saved, though some note the need to pay after the trial period.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent Essential Studio reviewers cite the broad feature set and free community license as reasons for adoption, while DHTMLX UI reviewers mention developer-friendliness and rapid implementation as value drivers.
### What are the best alternatives to Essential Studio and DHTMLX UI?
The top three alternatives to Essential Studio and DHTMLX UI are DevExpress, Progress Kendo UI, and Progress Telerik.
| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Essential Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews) | 4.5/5 (802 reviews) | Small-Business | Recent reviews mention a shift to custom pricing and a free community license | Features (45 all-time mentions) |
| [DHTMLX UI](https://www.g2.com/products/dhtmlx-ui/reviews) | 4.7/5 (52 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers highlight value for time saved and developer-friendliness | Components (4 all-time mentions) |
| [DevExpress](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews) | 4.8/5 (116 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive component suite |
| [Progress Kendo UI](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews) | 4.4/5 (257 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade UI components |
| [Progress Telerik](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik/reviews) | 4.5/5 (217 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Robust controls and support |
### Which Component Libraries features should I prioritize when comparing Essential Studio and DHTMLX UI?
Buyers should prioritize Features, Components, Ease of Use, Documentation, and Integrations when comparing Essential Studio and DHTMLX UI.
- **Features:** Essential Studio is cited for Features in 45 all-time reviews, while DHTMLX UI is mentioned for Features in recent reviews.
- **Components:** Essential Studio has 44 all-time mentions for Components, DHTMLX UI has 4 all-time mentions.
- **Ease of Use:** Essential Studio scores 8.5, DHTMLX UI scores 9.3 on Ease of Use.
- **Documentation:** Essential Studio has 30 all-time mentions for Documentation, DHTMLX UI has 2 all-time mentions.
- **Integrations:** Essential Studio is mentioned for Angular (36 all-time) and Flutter (17 all-time); DHTMLX UI is noted for easy integrations in recent reviews.
### What are the pros and cons of Essential Studio vs DHTMLX UI?
Essential Studio's headline strength is its breadth of features and components, while DHTMLX UI is praised for developer-friendliness and ease of use.
- **Essential Studio strengths:** Features (45 all-time mentions), Components (44), Ease of Use (44), Customer Support (43), Documentation (30), Controls (27), Product Quality (27), Free Licensing (11), Free Software (10).
- **Essential Studio trade-offs:** Some reviewers note a learning curve, documentation complexity, and a shift to custom pricing as drawbacks.
- **DHTMLX UI strengths:** Components (4 all-time mentions), Customer Support (2), Documentation (2), Ease of Use (2), Easy Integrations (2), Installation Ease (2), Support Speed (2), Product Quality (1).
- **DHTMLX UI trade-offs:** Reviewers mention licensing issues, some difficulty understanding advanced options, and limited customization in certain components.
### Is Essential Studio or DHTMLX UI better for small businesses?
Both Essential Studio and DHTMLX UI are well-suited for small businesses, with Essential Studio offering a broader feature set and DHTMLX UI favored for rapid implementation.
- **Essential Studio:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight the free community license and broad component coverage as valuable for small teams.
- **DHTMLX UI:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers praise its developer-friendliness, ease of setup, and time savings for small teams.
### Which Component Libraries platform has better integrations?
Essential Studio is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions than DHTMLX UI.
- **Essential Studio:** Angular (36 all-time mentions), Flutter (17 all-time mentions).
- **DHTMLX UI:** Reviewers note easy integrations in recent reviews, but no specific third-party tools are cited with mention counts.
### How do Essential Studio and DHTMLX UI compare on customer support?
DHTMLX UI and Essential Studio are rated in near-parity for Quality of Support, with DHTMLX UI scoring 9.3 and Essential Studio 9.1.
- **Essential Studio:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive and knowledgeable support, with 43 all-time mentions for Customer Support.
- **DHTMLX UI:** Reviewers highlight fast, helpful support and detailed responses, with 2 all-time mentions for Customer Support and 2 for Support Speed.
### Which is easier to implement, Essential Studio or DHTMLX UI?
DHTMLX UI has a slight edge in Ease of Setup, scoring 9.1 versus Essential Studio's 8.8, but both are rated highly by reviewers.
- **Essential Studio:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward, with many citing clear documentation and helpful sample projects, though some note a learning curve for advanced features.
- **DHTMLX UI:** Reviewers frequently mention easy and fast implementation, with several stating they integrated components in a day or less and found the documentation well-organized.
### Which product has better Documentation?
Essential Studio is more frequently cited for Documentation, with higher mention counts and reviewer praise for clarity and helpfulness.
- **Essential Studio:** Documentation (30 all-time mentions), reviewers highlight clear documentation and practical examples, though some request more straightforward guides for advanced features.
- **DHTMLX UI:** Documentation (2 all-time mentions), reviewers describe documentation as well-organized and helpful, with requests for more use-case examples.
Alternatives
**DHTMLX UI Alternatives**
[
Progress Kendo UI
](/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews)
[
Gmelius
](/products/gmelius/reviews)
[
We360.ai
](/products/we360-ai/reviews)
[
DevExpress
](/products/devexpress/reviews)
**Essential Studio Alternatives**
[
DevExpress
](/products/devexpress/reviews)
[
Progress Kendo UI
](/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews)
[
Progress Telerik
](/products/progress-telerik/reviews)
[
Webix
](/products/webix/reviews)