QuestPDF vs 
IronPDFQuestPDF is simple and open-source; a good choice for small-scale projects.
But when your business grows, your PDF solution must match the speed: enterprise-grade HTML-to-PDF, full web standards compatibility, and expert technical support.
IronPDF accelerates the .NET development pipeline at any scale, eliminating technical debts that hold you back.
You're looking for a PDF library. Here's ours compared to QuestPDF.
QuestPDF excels at programmatic PDF creation, but HTML to PDF conversion? That's its Kryptonite. Oops!
IronPDF makes HTML to PDF conversion seamless, rendering any HTML string with precision using a built-in Google Chromium engine. It's straightforward, reliable, and built for developers who need results.
We Love QuestPDFOpen-source is awesome. It’s free for non-commercial users, community-driven, and perfect for small projects. But when it comes to running a business… that’s where things get tricky:
IRONPDFThis is where IronPDF shines. With 24/7 dedicated tech support, guaranteed SLAs, and monthly product updates, IronPDF ensures your business has the reliability and advanced features it needs to thrive.
From enterprises managing high-volume workflows to businesses requiring compliance-ready solutions, IronPDF delivers precision, scalability, and peace of mind because your time is too valuable for workarounds.
Developers have shared their experiences with QuestPDF on Reddit, highlighting certain limitations. Here's how IronPDF offers solutions to these challenges:
Lack of PDF Form and Annotation Features"Does it support editing existing and creating new annotations? Text boxes etc."
Answer - "This library is purely about generating PDF documents. At this moment I am not planning adding any modification features in the near future."
IronPDF Advantage offers comprehensive capabilities for creating and editing PDF forms and annotations, allowing developers to add text boxes, checkboxes, signatures, and other interactive elements to PDFs.
Absence of PDF/A Compliance for Archiving"The QuestPDF docs and examples offer no working guidance on how to use QuestPDF in the cloud. The docs and examples all seem to assume we are writing desktop applications that run on Windows and read and write to the local filesystem."
Unlike QuestPDF, IronPDF provides clear, production-ready documentation for deploying in modern cloud environments including Docker, Azure, AWS Lambda, and Linux.
Dependency on SkiaSharp and Resulting Limitations"The cost is that we need to deal with SkiaSharp limitations and their approach."
IronPDF operates independently of SkiaSharp, utilizing its own rendering engine to provide greater flexibility and avoid external limitations, resulting in more reliable PDF generation.
License Change Betrayal"When I looked at this package a few months ago, it was FOSS. However, it now appears to be non-free. Can you please clarify: Have all 24 contributors consented to their work being re-licensed since they contributed?"
IronPDF offers clear, perpetual licensing with no hidden fees or contributor issues, what you buy is yours to use, forever.
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Open Source
Free for Development
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Free under AGPL or ~$500 under commercial
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10 Devs, 10 Locations
Requires Commercial License ~$4,000+
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Contact for Enterprise License (Custom)
$5,999 with 1 year free support
Support Coverage
GitHub issues only (community based)
Unlimited 24-hour live chat, global coverage, five days a week
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IronPDF vs QuestPDFWhat you can and can't do | | |
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PDF Conversions Features | ||
| HTML to PDF | ||
| DOCX to PDF | ||
| PPT to PDF | ||
| Pixel-perfect Chrome rendering for HTML | ||
| Javascript Support in HTML | ||
| Direct conversion from Razor, XAML, ASPX, RTF, MD to PDF | ||
PDF Building | ||
| Protect with password and permissions | ||
| Custom Headers and Footers (Text/HTML) | ||
| Custom PDF forms | ||
| Advanced drawing features (Text, Image, Line) | ||
Compatibility | ||
| .NET Latest & Core support | ||
| .NET Framework support | ||
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