Introducing G2.ai, the future of software buying.Try now
Compare Ignite UI and Syncfusion Essential Studio® 
Featured Products
Sponsored
You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to this page. Sponsored content does not receive preferential treatment in any of G2’s ratings.
High Digital
Visit Website
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,295.00 1 Per Developer Per Year
Free
Ignite UI
Star Rating
(11)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,295.00 1 Per Developer Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansSyncfusion Essential Studio®
Star Rating
(645)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Syncfusion Essential Studio® offers a robust component library with a score of 9.1, but Ignite UI slightly edges out with a score of 9.2, highlighting its superior charting capabilities and responsive design features that users find particularly beneficial for modern web applications.
- Reviewers mention that while Syncfusion Essential Studio® has a strong ease of setup score of 8.8, Ignite UI excels with a score of 9.4, indicating that users appreciate its straightforward installation process and comprehensive documentation that simplifies onboarding.
- G2 users highlight that Syncfusion Essential Studio® has a quality of support score of 9.1, which is commendable, but Ignite UI's score of 9.4 suggests that users experience faster response times and more effective solutions from their support team, making it a more reliable choice for ongoing assistance.
- Users on G2 report that Syncfusion Essential Studio® meets requirements with a score of 8.8, but Ignite UI's higher score of 9.2 reflects its better alignment with user needs, particularly in terms of advanced data visualization tools that are essential for data-driven applications.
- Reviewers mention that Syncfusion Essential Studio® is favored by small businesses, with 81.6% of reviews coming from this segment, while Ignite UI has a smaller small-business user base at 36.4%, indicating that Syncfusion may be more accessible for startups and smaller teams.
- Users say that while Syncfusion Essential Studio® is free to start, Ignite UI's entry-level price of $1,295.00 may deter some users, but those who invest often cite the extensive features and premium support as justifying the cost, particularly for larger projects.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Ignite UI
Ignite UI
$1,295.00
1 Per Developer Per Year
The essential UI components library for web developers.
- The essential UI components library for web developers.
Syncfusion 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 1,800+ 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. Licensees will continue to receive support and updates for new versions.
Free Trial
Ignite UI
No trial information availableSyncfusion Essential Studio®
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
8
8.8
540
Ease of Use
9.2
8
8.4
547
Ease of Setup
9.4
8
8.8
318
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.7
216
Quality of Support
9.4
8
9.1
521
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.9
214
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
8
8.3
529
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
209
Not enough data
8.4
180
Not enough data
8.3
162
Not enough data
8.2
193
Not enough data
8.7
202
Not enough data
8.2
206
Not enough data
8.7
198
JavaScript Frameworks
Not enough data
8.9
96
Not enough data
8.1
98
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
8.2
82
Functionality
9.6
8
8.6
174
9.2
8
9.0
211
9.4
8
8.7
191
Management
9.0
8
8.8
200
9.4
8
Feature Not Available
9.6
8
8.9
209
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
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.1
91
Support
Not enough data
8.3
92
Not enough data
8.2
93
Not enough data
8.2
84
Data Sources
Not enough data
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.4
59
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Ignite UI and Syncfusion Essential Studio® are categorized as Component Libraries
Unique Categories
Ignite UI has no unique categories
Syncfusion Essential Studio® is categorized as Data Visualization Libraries, JavaScript Web Frameworks, .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE), Document Generation, and Mobile Development Frameworks
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Ignite UI
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
27.3%
Consulting
9.1%
Retail
9.1%
Professional Training & Coaching
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Other
36.4%
Computer Software
29.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.6%
Financial Services
3.8%
Accounting
2.4%
Program Development
2.2%
Other
49.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Ignite UI has no discussions with answers
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
Hunting for software insights?
With over 3 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
