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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (34.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $899.00
Essential Studio
Star Rating
(671)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansProgress Kendo UI
Star Rating
(252)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (34.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $899.00
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 higher G2 Score compared to Progress Kendo UI. 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, Progress Kendo UI is noted for its ease of integration and customizability. Users highlight how simple it is to tailor the components to meet specific project requirements, with many praising the comprehensive documentation available for troubleshooting.
- Reviewers mention that Syncfusion Essential Studio® offers a wide range of controls and tools, which significantly enhances productivity. Users find that they can often find existing solutions within the suite, reducing the need for custom development.
- Users say that while Progress Kendo UI provides excellent controls, it sometimes faces challenges in data visualization capabilities. The feedback indicates that users may find Syncfusion's offerings more robust in this area, particularly for complex data representation.
- G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support provided by Syncfusion Essential Studio®, which is rated higher than that of Progress Kendo UI. Users appreciate the reliable documentation and the responsiveness of the support team, which contributes to a smoother development experience.
- According to recent user feedback, Progress Kendo UI shines in ease of use, with many users finding it intuitive and straightforward to implement. However, some users feel that Syncfusion's performance and stability give it an edge for larger projects, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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.
Progress Kendo UI
Kendo UI
Starting at $899.00
- JavaScript UI components for jQuery, Angular, React and Vue
- Kendo UI Kits for Figma
- Flexible pricing options, based on your support needs
Free Trial
Essential Studio
Free Trial is available
Progress Kendo UI
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
556
8.8
224
Ease of Use
8.4
563
8.7
225
Ease of Setup
8.8
334
8.8
109
Ease of Admin
8.7
223
8.8
97
Quality of Support
9.1
529
8.6
217
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
221
8.7
98
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
544
9.2
216
Features by Category
Functionality
8.6
210
Not enough data
8.4
180
Not enough data
8.3
162
Not enough data
8.3
194
Not enough data
8.7
202
Not enough data
8.2
206
Not enough data
8.7
198
Not enough data
JavaScript Frameworks
8.9
96
9.1
11
8.1
98
7.8
10
8.9
90
8.3
11
9.2
101
8.8
10
9.0
97
7.7
10
8.2
82
6.7
9
Functionality
8.6
177
8.4
44
9.1
224
9.1
50
8.7
195
8.1
45
Management
8.9
206
8.5
41
Feature Not Available
7.9
40
8.9
219
8.3
48
Functionality
9.1
83
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
Support
8.3
92
Not enough data
8.2
93
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
Data Sources
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
Generation
7.8
46
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
Delivery
7.5
42
Not enough data
7.6
44
Not enough data
7.2
39
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
25
Not enough data
6.0
24
Not enough data
6.0
21
Not enough data
5.9
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Generation
3.3
6
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
7.5
16
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.2
16
Charts
9.0
56
9.0
5
8.9
56
9.0
5
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.7
55
8.3
5
Documentation
8.1
56
8.3
5
Mobile
8.4
49
Not enough data
Web Frameworks
9.0
52
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Essential Studio and Progress Kendo UI are categorized as Data Visualization Libraries, Component Libraries, and JavaScript Web Frameworks
Unique Categories
Essential Studio is categorized as .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE), Document Generation, and Mobile Development Frameworks
Progress Kendo UI is categorized as Application Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Essential Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Progress Kendo UI
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
29.9%
Information Technology and Services
12.6%
Financial Services
4.2%
Program Development
2.3%
Accounting
2.3%
Other
48.7%
Computer Software
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
18.4%
Financial Services
6.1%
Government Administration
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
3.7%
Other
47.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
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
Will you sell document creator again as control or it will stay only part of Bold BI.
1 Comment
SS
Hi Igor,
Thank you very much for your question!
Within Essential Studio Enterprise Edition we do offer a dashboard layout control - please see...Read more
Can I use Kendo UI for free?
3 Comments
VS
Yes — but only in limited ways. Most features of Kendo UI require a paid license for production use.
What “free” means for Kendo...Read more
What is Kendo UI for angular?
1 Comment
Official Response from Progress Kendo UI
Kendo UI for Angular is a library of over 100 UI components designed to help you build modern, accessible, and consistent UI in little time. It includes a...Read more
Progress Kendo UI has no more discussions with answers
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