RAD PDF vs. PDFGate

Enhance your website's capabilities with RAD PDF, an installation-free solution for PDF editing, form filling, redaction, signing, viewing, and much more! Designed as a user-friendly library/WebControl that works seamlessly with .NET 3.5+, .NET Core, and .NET 5+, RAD PDF is compatible with various ASP.NET frameworks such as MVC, Razor, Blazor, and WebForms. This powerful tool supports 99% of internet browsers across platforms including Linux, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, and mobile devices, eliminating the need for plugins or Adobe Reader. More than just a PDF to HTML converter, RAD PDF fully supports essential PDF features such as annotations, bookmarks, form fields, and page labels. With sophisticated PDF options, users can selectively enable or disable features not accessible through Adobe Acrobat Reader, such as restricting PDF download while still permitting online viewing. Moreover, RAD PDF allows users to fill out and save PDF form fields directly through their web browsers, streamlining the process without requiring any software installation. By integrating directly with ASP.NET, RAD PDF empowers your web application to collect input data, create tailored workflows, and offer an intuitive graphical user interface for virtually any online PDF interaction you can envision! Experience the convenience of RAD PDF and elevate your website's PDF handling capabilities today!

PDFGate is an advanced HTML to PDF API that combines speed, security, and scalability to deliver professional-grade PDF documents from complex web content. Powered by a Google Chrome-based rendering engine, PDFGate fully supports modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript execution, media queries, and custom fonts, ensuring visually accurate PDF rendering. Security is paramount, with 128-bit encryption and customizable permission settings to control document access and protect sensitive data. The platform’s RESTful API enables seamless integration across any programming language or platform, making PDF generation straightforward and efficient. Users have extensive control over PDF formatting, including setting paper size, headers, footers, and margins, to create tailored outputs. Collaboration is facilitated through team accounts with role-based permissions, enhancing workflow security and organization. Developers can safely test integrations using the sandbox environment without impacting production limits. Pricing tiers accommodate varying usage levels, from individual users to large teams, with clear overage policies to handle extra demand. By default, PDFGate does not retain files post-conversion, offering privacy-conscious operation, though optional storage is available. With comprehensive documentation, live demos, and easy onboarding, PDFGate is a reliable solution for businesses and developers needing high-quality, customizable PDF generation.