DHTMLX RichText
DHTMLX RichText: A flexible web editor with strong DOCX/PDF workflows and perpetual licensing. Ranked #26 of 37 in Rich Text Editor Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Free plan · 30-day trial; best for teams needing DOCX/PDF workflows.
At a glance
- Editor score6.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan · 30-day trial
- Best forTeams needing DOCX/PDF workflows
- Free planYes
- Paid from$149 one-time
- DeploymentSelf_hosted
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- DOCX import plus DOCX and PDF export
- Classic and document layouts with customizable controls
- React, Angular, Vue, and Svelte integrations
Where it doesn't
- Collaboration is not part of the stated feature set
- Table editing is not part of the stated feature set
- Self-hosted persistence and image uploads require application setup
Our verdict on DHTMLX RichText
DHTMLX RichText is a JavaScript WYSIWYG editor for formatted-content interfaces in web applications. It suits development teams that need classic or document-style editing, structured content handling, and DOCX/PDF workflows inside a web product. The editor supports HTML, plain text, and Markdown parsing and serialization, image insertion, fullscreen editing, mentions, tags, custom dropdown triggers, and a JavaScript API for content and configuration management. It runs in the browser, while applications manage persistence and can configure a server endpoint for image uploads.
Its pricing is centered on perpetual one-time licenses. The Individual plan costs $149 for 1 developer and 1 project, with standard support. Commercial costs $449 for 5 developers and 1 project, adding premium support. Enterprise costs $669 for 20 developers and 5 projects, also with premium support. Ultimate costs $1,339 and includes ultimate support, a perpetual license, and a priority bug-fixing queue. A free plan and 30-day free trial provide lower-commitment entry points. The included support and updates period is one year. The GPL v2 option applies to GPL-compatible open-source projects.
Framework support is a practical strength: documented integrations cover React, Angular, Vue, and Svelte, while the editor remains web-based and framework-agnostic. Image handling includes inline embedding, drag-and-drop, and server upload, giving teams several ways to fit media into their application architecture. Its focus is broader than basic text entry because it combines multiple layouts, content serialization, mentions, and office-document conversion. Choose DHTMLX RichText when a self-hosted web editor with DOCX/PDF workflows and one-time licensing fits the project. Teams that require collaboration or table editing should evaluate alternatives with those capabilities explicitly included.
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DHTMLX RichText fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $149 one-time |
| Deployment | Self_hosted |
| Framework support | React, Angular, Vue, Svelte |
| Structured content | Not verified |
| Real-time collaboration | Not verified |
| Table editing | Not verified |
| Media handling | Images: inline base64 embedding, drag-and-drop, or server upload |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: React, Angular, Vue, Svelte |
| Pricing | Free plan · 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | docs.dhtmlx.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
DHTMLX RichText integrations
DHTMLX RichText lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- React
- Angular
- Vue
- Svelte
Alternatives to DHTMLX RichText
- CKEditor 5A structured editor framework with collaboration, media, export, and flexible deployment.9.3
- TinyMCEA flexible editor with broad framework support, structured HTML, and multiple deployment options.8.8
- TiptapA flexible editor foundation for teams building structured, collaborative web applications.8.7
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