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jsPDF

Free#27 of 45 in PDF Creation Software

jsPDF: A focused, free library for developers who need programmatic PDF creation. Ranked #27 of 45 in PDF Creation Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for javaScript developers creating PDFs.

6.5/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.5 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
JavaScript developers creating PDFs
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free, open-source JavaScript library under the MIT license
- Supports HTML, images, SVG, fonts, tables, forms, and annotations
- Generates PDFs in browsers and supports Node.js file output
Where it doesn't
- Requires JavaScript development rather than a visual document editor
- Does not cover data merging or bulk PDF generation
- Offers a narrower integration scope than broader PDF platforms

Our verdict on jsPDF

jsPDF is an open-source JavaScript library for creating PDF documents programmatically. It is aimed at developers building browser-based PDF generation and Node.js workflows, rather than users looking for a hosted service or visual editor. The library provides APIs for text, typography, images, HTML content, SVG, custom fonts, tables, annotations, links, metadata, and AcroForm fields. Developers can configure page format, orientation, units, fonts, graphics, and output methods, then save or export the resulting document. Its free availability and MIT license make it a practical fit for JavaScript projects that need PDF creation within application code.

Its strongest advantage is the breadth of document elements available through one JavaScript library. Image insertion includes JPEG, PNG, and WEBP files, while SVG support, TTF custom fonts, HTML conversion, tables, and fillable AcroForm fields extend it beyond basic text output. Annotations, links, and text links support interactive documents, and Node.js file-based output adds a server-side option alongside browser generation. This combination suits developers who want direct control over PDF structure and rendering inputs without adopting a hosted PDF-generation service.

The trade-off is its focused scope. jsPDF does not provide data merging, bulk generation, or a broad integration ecosystem, so teams needing those capabilities should consider a product with wider workflow coverage. It also requires JavaScript implementation and does not function as a visual, no-code PDF editor. Choose jsPDF when programmatic control, open-source licensing, and JavaScript compatibility matter most. Choose an alternative when document automation depends on bulk production, data-driven merging, or integrations beyond the library’s core PDF APIs.

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jsPDF pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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jsPDF fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Data merge	Not verified
Bulk PDF generation	Not verified
API access	Yes
Maximum pages	Not verified
Input sources	text, images, HTML, SVG
Fillable form creation	Yes
Deployment	Web
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

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