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Average Ratings 159 Ratings

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Average Ratings 557 Ratings

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Description

Apryse (formerly PDFTron) makes documents work harder for you. We give organizations the power to handle the full document lifecycle — from secure server-side processing to smooth web-based collaboration — without relying on third-party services. With Apryse, you can: Integrate advanced document capabilities like viewing, editing, annotation, and e-signature directly into your applications. Deploy on your own infrastructure for maximum control, privacy, and compliance. Scale effortlessly with technology built for high-volume, enterprise-grade workflows. Deliver modern web experiences that are fast, accessible, and reliable across browsers and devices. Trusted worldwide, Apryse helps enterprises, developers, and small businesses simplify workflows, cut costs, and deliver better digital document experiences.

Description

PDFCreator automates document output in Windows-based business environments, covering the whole creation pipeline from conversion to delivery. It converts print output from any application into PDF, JPG, PNG, or TIF via a virtual printer, so existing workflows don’t need to change. Businesses use PDFCreator to streamline repetitive document tasks: output is captured, formatted, named, secured, and routed according to configurable profiles. Typical use cases include automated report generation, batch processing of large document sets, and compliant document delivery in regulated industries. Key capabilities include encryption, password protection, digital signatures, watermarking, MSI-based deployment, Group Policy support, and centralized profile management. It works with Word, Excel, browsers, ERP platforms, and essentially any Windows application that can print. PDFCreator is available as a free edition for individual, non‑commercial use, alongside three paid editions tailored to business, terminal server, and broader enterprise deployments.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Angular Yes 
Appian Yes 
Dropbox No 
Electron Yes 
Flutter Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
Mendix Yes 
Microsoft Outlook No 
OutSystems Yes 
React Yes 
React Native Yes 
Salesforce Yes 
Thunderbird No 

Integrations

Angular No 
Appian No 
Dropbox Yes 
Electron No 
Flutter No 
JavaScript No 
Mendix No 
Microsoft Outlook Yes 
OutSystems No 
React No 
React Native No 
Salesforce No 
Thunderbird Yes 

Pricing Details

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Apryse pricing is modular, so you only pay for what you use. Entry-level packages from $1,500 and scale as your product grows, whether you're an early-stage startup or a global enterprise.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

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PDFCreator is available in four editions to match your deployment needs.

PDFCreator Free covers core PDF creation for individual, non-commercial use only.

PDFCreator Professional is built for business workstations, adding COM interface, scripting, Group Policy support, License Server, and MSI deployment. Starting at EUR 29.75 per workstation per year, with volume discounts available.

PDFCreator Terminal Server supports unlimited users per server in Remote Desktop environments, with all Professional features optimized for centralized use. EUR 499.80 per server per year.

PDFCreator Server is designed for high-volume, centralized PDF creation and management, with multi-threading, centralized settings, CS-Script, and License Server support, and MSI package. EUR 1606.50 per server per year.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Apryse

Country

Canada

Website

apryse.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

pdfforge

Founded

2009

Country

Germany

Website

www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator

Product Features

Data Extraction

Apryse's intelligent data extraction represents a cutting-edge advancement that surpasses conventional optical character recognition (OCR). Unlike OCR, which merely transforms images of text into formats that machines can read, smart data extraction leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to comprehend the context, significance, and interconnections of various elements within a document. This technology excels at recognizing key-value pairs, tables, and other forms of non-textual data, effectively converting unstructured information into a well-organized, functional format such as JSON.

Disparate Data Collection No 
Document Extraction Yes 
Email Address Extraction Yes 
IP Address Extraction No 
Image Extraction Yes 
Phone Number Extraction Yes 
Pricing Extraction Yes 
Web Data Extraction Yes 

Document Collaboration

Access Control / Permissions Yes 
Autosave Yes 
Chat / Messaging No 
Cloud Storage No 
Comments / Annotations Yes 
Edit / Change Tracking Yes 
Electronic Signature Yes 
Multiple File Formats Yes 
Pre-made Templates No 
Search Yes 
User Tagging Yes 
Version Control Yes 
Workflow / Approval Process Yes 

Document Generation

Document Creation: Apryse offers robust document creation features that enable businesses to generate precise, brand-consistent documents in large volumes, automatically from their data, eliminating the need for manual formatting. Primarily utilizing the iText engine, this solution facilitates the server-side production of PDFs and various document types directly from templates, databases, or application data.

Batch Processing Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Digital Signature Yes 
Interaction Tracking Yes 
Multiple Output Formats Yes 
Templates Yes 

Document Management

Document Solutions for Contemporary Applications: Apryse delivers a robust infrastructure for handling and processing documents, enabling document-focused workflows within various software solutions. Instead of functioning as an independent document management platform, Apryse provides a collection of integratable SDKs that empower independent software vendors (ISVs), large enterprises, and developers to seamlessly incorporate features such as viewing, editing, generating, converting, and capturing data directly into their applications, eliminating the need to manage this technology in-house.

Access Controls Yes 
Archiving & Retention Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Compliance Tracking Yes 
Document Archiving Yes 
Document Assembly Yes 
Document Capture Yes 
Document Conversion Yes 
Document Delivery Yes 
Document Indexing Yes 
Document Retention Yes 
Electronic Signature Yes 
Email Management Yes 
File Recovery Yes 
File Type Conversion Yes 
Forms Management Yes 
Full Text Search Yes 
Offline Access Yes 
Optical Character Recognition Yes 
Print Management Yes 
Version Control Yes 

Intelligent Document Processing

Apryse's Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) features merge document capture, optical character recognition (OCR), and data extraction technologies to convert unstructured or physical documents into organized, usable data. This data can be seamlessly integrated into both customer-oriented and internal applications, rather than being offered as a separate platform.

OCR

Apryse OCR is an integrated, self-managed optical character recognition SDK designed for offline usage. It processes scanned images and image-based PDFs, effectively identifying both printed and machine-generated text. The output can either be a searchable PDF complete with a selectable text layer or structured text that includes positional data, suitable for further processing.

Batch Processing Yes 
Convert to PDF Yes 
ID Scanning Yes 
Image Pre-processing Yes 
Indexing Yes 
Metadata Extraction Yes 
Multi-Language Yes 
Multiple Output Formats Yes 
Text Editor Yes 
Zone Selection Tool Yes 

PDF

Apryse's PDF functionalities serve as the foundational element of its extensive product range, offering a robust, developer-friendly PDF engine designed for seamless integration. This engine adeptly manages tasks such as viewing, editing, creating, converting, and manipulating PDFs in various environments, including web, mobile, and server platforms. Instead of depending on a singular, comprehensive PDF application, Apryse empowers developers by providing detailed, SDK-level management of each phase in the PDF lifecycle.

Annotations Yes 
Convert to PDF Yes 
Digital Signature Yes 
Encryption Yes 
Merge / Append Yes 
PDF Reader Yes 
Watermarking Yes 

PDF Editors

Apryse Empowers Versatile PDF Editing Across Platforms: Editing PDFs can be inherently challenging. Achieving a harmonious balance between maintaining layout fidelity, ensuring security, and providing a seamless user experience is no small feat. Apryse offers developers adaptable solutions for integrating editing capabilities in appropriate contexts, featuring client-side editing for dynamic in-app engagement or server-side editing for secure and centralized management.

Access Controls / Permissions No 
Annotations Yes 
Commenting / Notes Yes 
Compare Side-by-Side Yes 
Customizable Branding Yes 
Delete Pages Yes 
Electronic Signature Yes 
Forms Management Yes 
Full Text Search Yes 
Merge / Append Yes 
Offline Access Yes 
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Yes 
Rearrange Pages Yes 
Rotate Pages Yes 
Watermarking Yes 

PDF SDK

Apryse's PDF SDKs serve as the core for the entire range of products, offering a collection of embeddable libraries designed for developers. These SDKs empower engineering teams with direct, code-level capabilities for tasks such as PDF viewing, creation, editing, and conversion, and can be implemented across various platforms including web, mobile, desktop, and server environments.

Product Features

PDF

Annotations No 
Convert to PDF Yes 
Digital Signature Yes 
Encryption Yes 
Merge / Append Yes 
PDF Reader No 
Watermarking Yes 

PDF Editors

Access Controls / Permissions No 
Annotations No 
Commenting / Notes No 
Compare Side-by-Side No 
Customizable Branding Yes 
Delete Pages No 
Electronic Signature Yes 
Forms Management No 
Full Text Search No 
Merge / Append Yes 
Offline Access Yes 
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) No 
Rearrange Pages Yes 
Rotate Pages Yes 
Watermarking Yes 

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