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# Progress Kendo UI vs Progress Telerik Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Progress Kendo UI** [

4.4/5(257)

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**Progress Telerik** [

4.5/5(218)

](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Progress Kendo UI**
Free Trial

**Starting at $899.00** · Kendo UI

**Progress Telerik**
Free Trial

**Starting at $849.00** Per Year · Individual .NET Libraries

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Progress Kendo UI**
4 months

Based on 17 responses

**Progress Telerik**
3 monthsFaster

Based on 15 responses

Return on Investment

**Progress Kendo UI**
12 months

Based on 16 responses

**Progress Telerik**
11 months1 month sooner

Based on 15 responses

Perceived Cost

**Progress Kendo UI**
$$$$$

**Progress Telerik**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Progress Kendo UI**
9%

**Progress Telerik**
9%

Pros & Cons

**Progress Kendo UI**
[
Customer Support (22)
](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1304636&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Components (17)
](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1304464&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Customization (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1304535&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Documentation (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1304576&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Progress Telerik**
[
Ease of Use (63)
](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1737517&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customer Support (57)
](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1737658&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (26)
](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1983785&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1737461&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Progress Kendo UI**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_98d4e0320aa8550aeeda473f45903fd3/angular.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Angular

](https://www.g2.com/products/angular/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_fc701efd1efff78ed459a71a79633040/jquery-ui.png "Product Avatar Image")

JQuery UI

](https://www.g2.com/products/jquery-ui/reviews)[

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Microsoft SharePoint

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sharepoint/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_45e7ea84af6f10e19721128c13b8886d/next-js.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Next.js

](https://www.g2.com/products/next-js/reviews)[
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**Progress Telerik**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6cd204510b949be322dd3f60e8d6dc14/afas.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

AFAS

](https://www.g2.com/products/afas/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_98d4e0320aa8550aeeda473f45903fd3/angular.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Angular

](https://www.g2.com/products/angular/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3e93db37ce0af71d86cf0b4b0e8b89ab/asp-net.png "Product Avatar Image")

ASP.NET

](https://www.g2.com/products/asp-net/reviews)[

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ASP.NET Web Development

](https://www.g2.com/products/asp-net-web-development/reviews)[
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Screenshots

**Progress Kendo UI**
 ![Progress Kendo UI screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/66020/expirable-direct-uploads_2F282c729f-6551-4ee8-90bc-3cda52e7b93d_2FKendoUI_Screenshot3.png)

**Progress Telerik**
 ![Progress Telerik screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/204219/Embedded-Reporting.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Progress Kendo UI**

8.8

8.8229

**Progress Telerik**

8.8

8.8166

Ease of Use

**Progress Kendo UI**

8.7

8.7230

**Progress Telerik**

8.4

8.4172

Ease of Setup

**Progress Kendo UI**

8.8

8.8114

**Progress Telerik**

8.7

8.7140

Ease of Admin

**Progress Kendo UI**

8.8

8.899

**Progress Telerik**

8.9

8.954

Quality of Support

**Progress Kendo UI**

8.6

8.6222

**Progress Telerik**

9.1

9.1164

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Progress Kendo UI**

8.7

8.7100

**Progress Telerik**

9.1

9.156

Product Direction (% positive)

**Progress Kendo UI**

9.2

9.2218

**Progress Telerik**

9.1

9.1165

Features

Component Libraries[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

58

8.8

102

Functionality

Language Contingency

8.4

44

8.9(won by 0.5)

78

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Component Library

9.2(tied score)

54

9.2(tied score)

92

Unlocked Components

8.1

49

8.5(won by 0.4)

79

Management

Framework Integration

8.6

43

8.7(won by 0.1)

85

Repository Management

7.9

39

8.2(won by 0.3)

74

Support

8.4

49

9.1(won by 0.7)

91

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

JavaScript Web Frameworks[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

14

Not enough data

JavaScript Frameworks

Libraries

9.2(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Community

7.8(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Widgets

8.7(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Browser Support

8.8(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Graphical Visualization

7.9(won by default)

11

Not enough data

Mobile Support

6.7(won by default)

9

Not enough data

Document Generation[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.8

16

Data Sources

Software

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

13

Spreadsheets

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

12

Documents

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

13

Generation

Templates

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

13

Automation

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

13

Branding

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

13

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

8.5(won by default)

13

Schedule

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

12

Batch

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

12

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

12

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

6.7(won by default)

12

AI Text-to-Image

Not enough data

6.4(won by default)

12

AI Image-to-Text

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

12

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

4.8(won by default)

8

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);)

8.7

6

Not enough data

Charts

Chart Options

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Interactive

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Export

8.6(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Time Series

Not enough data

Not enough data

Documentation

Documentation

8.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Mobile

Mobile

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Frameworks

Web Frameworks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category 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

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Progress Kendo UI](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ebcd1b8d635bb15805b3dce64c35d5b/progress-kendo-ui.png "Progress Kendo UI")](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews)

Progress Kendo UI

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

31.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

33.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

34.8%

[![Progress Telerik](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b8d6ada91779c5f9bb59446c0e57f5dc/progress-telerik.jpg "Progress Telerik")](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik/reviews)

Progress Telerik

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

54.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

27.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

18.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

31.6%

54.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

33.6%

27.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

34.8%

18.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Progress Kendo UI](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9ebcd1b8d635bb15805b3dce64c35d5b/progress-kendo-ui.png "Progress Kendo UI")](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews)
Progress Kendo UI

Computer Software

19.6%

Information Technology and Services

18.8%

Financial Services

6.0%

Government Administration

4.4%

Hospital & Health Care

3.6%

Other

47.6%

[![Progress Telerik](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b8d6ada91779c5f9bb59446c0e57f5dc/progress-telerik.jpg "Progress Telerik")](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik/reviews)
Progress Telerik

Computer Software

22.7%

Information Technology and Services

10.6%

Financial Services

4.5%

Hospital & Health Care

3.5%

Oil & Energy

3.5%

Other

55.1%

FAQs

## Progress Kendo UI vs Progress Telerik FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Progress Kendo UI vs Progress Telerik?

Progress Telerik stands out for its higher Quality of Support score and greater all-time reviewer-cited strengths, while Progress Kendo UI is noted for its ease of use and setup.

| [Progress Kendo UI](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews) | [Progress Telerik](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (257 reviews) | 4.5/5 (217 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Small-Business |
| 8.8 | 8.7 |
| 8.6 | 9.1 |
| Customer Support (22 all-time mentions) | Customer Support (57 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Progress Kendo UI and Progress Telerik compare?

Progress Telerik is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Progress Kendo UI.

- **Progress Kendo UI:** In recent reviews, several buyers cite licensing cost as a barrier for smaller teams or startups, and mention that the pricing structure is expensive for individuals or small teams.
- **Progress Telerik:** Reviewers acknowledge the product delivers strong value, though some note the licensing cost is relatively high, especially for small teams, but also mention competitive pricing and discounts for bundling multiple licenses.
- **Switching reasons:** Some reviewers report moving from Progress Telerik to Progress Kendo UI due to total cost of ownership for larger teams, while others cite the move to alternatives like Vuetify for cost reasons.

### What are the best alternatives to Progress Kendo UI and Progress Telerik?

The top 3 alternatives to Progress Kendo UI and Progress Telerik are Essential Studio, DevExpress, and Webix.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Progress Kendo UI](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-kendo-ui/reviews) | 4.4/5 (257 reviews) | Enterprise | Pricing is a barrier for smaller teams or startups | Customer Support (22 all-time mentions) |
| [Progress Telerik](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-telerik/reviews) | 4.5/5 (217 reviews) | Small-Business | Licensing cost is relatively high for small teams, but discounts available | Customer Support (57 all-time mentions) |
| [Essential Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/essential-studio/reviews) | 4.5/5 (802 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Component Variety |
| [DevExpress](https://www.g2.com/products/devexpress/reviews) | 4.8/5 (116 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Ease of Use |
| [Webix](https://www.g2.com/products/webix/reviews) | 4.5/5 (17 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Customization Options |

### Which Component Libraries features should I prioritize when comparing Progress Kendo UI and Progress Telerik?

Buyers comparing Progress Kendo UI and Progress Telerik should prioritize Customer Support, Component Variety, Documentation, Ease of Use, and Customization Options.

- **Customer Support:** Progress Kendo UI (22 all-time mentions), Progress Telerik (57 all-time mentions)
- **Component Variety:** Progress Kendo UI (10 all-time mentions), Progress Telerik (37 all-time mentions)
- **Documentation:** Progress Kendo UI (12 all-time mentions), Progress Telerik (18 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** Progress Kendo UI (14 all-time mentions, 8.7 score), Progress Telerik (55 all-time mentions, 8.5 score)
- **Customization Options:** Progress Kendo UI (11 all-time mentions), Progress Telerik (19 all-time mentions)

### What are the pros and cons of Progress Kendo UI vs Progress Telerik?

Progress Telerik's headline strength is Customer Support, while Progress Kendo UI is most noted for its ease of use and integration.

- **Progress Kendo UI strengths:** Customer Support (22 all-time mentions), Components (17), Features (17), Ease of Use (14), Controls (13), Documentation (12), Customization Options (11), Component Variety (10), Easy Integrations (10)
- **Progress Kendo UI trade-offs:** Limited Customization (7), Poor Documentation (7), Complex Customization (6)
- **Progress Telerik strengths:** Customer Support (57 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (55), Component Variety (37), Functionality (34), Components (32), Features (32), Controls (27), Easy Integration (25), Documentation (18), Customization Options (19)
- **Progress Telerik trade-offs:** Learning Curve (23), Expensive (16)

### Is Progress Kendo UI or Progress Telerik better for small businesses?

Progress Telerik is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most popular in the Small-Business segment and receives strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Progress Kendo UI:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers in this segment highlight robust component variety and support, but note pricing as a barrier for smaller teams.
- **Progress Telerik:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers in this segment consistently praise ease of use, rapid development, and strong support, making it well-suited for small business needs.

### Which Component Libraries platform has better integrations?

Progress Telerik is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and broader platform support.

- **Progress Kendo UI:** Integrates with Angular (31 all-time mentions) and Visual Studio (3 all-time mentions).
- **Progress Telerik:** Integrates with ASP.NET (13 all-time mentions), Visual Studio (9 all-time mentions), and Angular (7 all-time mentions).

### How do Progress Kendo UI and Progress Telerik compare on customer support?

Progress Telerik leads on Quality of Support with a 0.5-point advantage over Progress Kendo UI (9.1 vs 8.6).

- **Progress Kendo UI:** Reviewers highlight prompt and helpful support, with 22 all-time mentions of Customer Support.
- **Progress Telerik:** Reviewers consistently cite exceptional support, fast response times, and professional assistance, with 57 all-time mentions of Customer Support.

### Which is easier to implement, Progress Kendo UI or Progress Telerik?

Progress Kendo UI and Progress Telerik are at parity on Ease of Setup, with scores within 0.1 points (8.8 vs 8.7).

- **Progress Kendo UI:** Reviewers describe setup as easy and fast, with many citing straightforward integration and robust documentation aiding implementation.
- **Progress Telerik:** Reviewers report quick onboarding, easy initial setup, and helpful documentation, with frequent mentions of rapid development and minimal setup barriers.

### Which product has better Documentation?

Progress Telerik is stronger on Documentation, with more all-time mentions and a higher dimension score.

- **Progress Kendo UI:** Documentation (12 all-time mentions), 8.8 Meets Requirements score, reviewers note comprehensive documentation but cite occasional gaps for advanced use cases.
- **Progress Telerik:** Documentation (18 all-time mentions), 8.8 Meets Requirements score, reviewers highlight extensive documentation, practical examples, and helpful resources for both beginners and advanced users.

Alternatives

**Progress Kendo UI Alternatives**

 ![Essential Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fb2e30c793c451c67d0e9325e4dbc08e/essential-studio.svg "Essential Studio")

[
Essential Studio
](/products/essential-studio/reviews)

 ![DevExpress](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a57b152e38712ef08473c51e9cce49c8/devexpress.png "DevExpress")

[
DevExpress
](/products/devexpress/reviews)

 ![Webix](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_230167829f0330a2ac710ec349daf234/webix.jpg "Webix")

[
Webix
](/products/webix/reviews)

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Ionic: An OutSystems Company
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**Progress Telerik Alternatives**

 ![Essential Studio](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/fb2e30c793c451c67d0e9325e4dbc08e/essential-studio.svg "Essential Studio")

[
Essential Studio
](/products/essential-studio/reviews)

 ![DevExpress](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a57b152e38712ef08473c51e9cce49c8/devexpress.png "DevExpress")

[
DevExpress
](/products/devexpress/reviews)

 ![Flutter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c23124a2abf71984926a5b237255c74f/flutter.png "Flutter")

[
Flutter
](/products/flutter/reviews)

 ![ComponentOne](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_36fb679354b9fea39b3ca50311ce312d/componentone.png "ComponentOne")

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ComponentOne
](/products/componentone/reviews)