API2PDF VS pdflayer

API2PDF Pricing

pdflayer Pricing

API2PDF

• HTML & URL to PDF: Convert web pages and HTML content to PDF using Headless Chrome or wkhtmltopdf.
• Office Document Conversion: Transform Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other files to PDF via LibreOffice.
• Image to PDF: Convert images such as JPEG, PNG, GIF, and BMP into PDFs.
• PDF Merging: Combine multiple PDF files into a single document.
• Barcode & QR Code Generation: Create barcodes and QR codes using Zebra Crossing (ZXING).
• PDF Thumbnail Creation: Generate visual thumbnails of PDF and Office documents.
• Screenshot Capture: Take screenshots of websites, URLs, or raw HTML content.
• PDF Page Extraction: Extract specific page ranges from existing PDF documents.
• Password Protection: Secure existing PDF files by adding password protection.
• Serverless Scalability: Process documents at any scale on modern serverless infrastructure.

pdflayer

• URL & HTML to PDF Conversion: Instantly convert live web pages or raw HTML code into PDF documents.
• Full Web Standards Support: Accurate rendering of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SVG, and XML in PDFs.
• Extensive Customization: Adjust dimensions, margins, page numbers, watermarks, headers, footers, and more.
• Cross-Language Integration: Easy connectivity with any programming language via GET or POST HTTP requests.
• High Capacity Infrastructure: Designed for processing thousands of requests simultaneously with minimal latency.
• Secure CDN Storage: Generated PDFs are stored on a secure, lightning-fast CDN.
• Usage Analytics: Detailed daily or monthly API usage tracking with automatic notifications.
• Certificate-Grade Security: 256-bit HTTPS encryption ensures data protection.
• Interactive Documentation: In-app, testable documentation for faster development.
• Flexible Plans: Free tier available with 100 requests/month and scalable paid options.

API2PDF Use Cases

• Automated invoice or report generation from dynamic HTML templates.
• Bulk conversion of Office files to PDF format for digital archiving.
• Merging documents for legal or business purposes into a consolidated PDF.
• Generating printable receipts with embedded barcodes for e-commerce transactions.
• Extracting individual pages from contracts, proposals, or multi-page PDFs.
• Creating thumbnails for previews in document management systems.
• Generating password-protected PDFs for confidential data transmission.
• Programmatic website content capture or archiving as PDFs or screenshots.

pdflayer Use Cases

• Automated generation of PDF invoices or reports from online content.
• Archiving web pages as standardized PDF files for record-keeping.
• Creating print-ready marketing collateral or product documentation from HTML templates.
• Batch conversion of dynamic web content into PDFs for distribution.
• Integrating PDF generation into custom SaaS or enterprise platforms.
• Adding downloadable PDF versions of dynamic content to business or e-commerce websites.
• Converting educational material or presentations for offline access.

API2PDF FAQs

• What document formats can be converted to PDF?

  Supported formats include HTML, URLs, Microsoft Office documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP), and any file compatible with LibreOffice.
• Is there a minimum monthly fee for using API2PDF?

  Yes, the minimum subscription starts at $1 per month plus usage-based charges.
• Which rendering engines power the document conversions?

  API2PDF uses wkhtmltopdf, Headless Chrome, and LibreOffice for PDF creation and conversion.
• Can multiple PDFs be merged into a single file?

  Yes, API2PDF allows merging of multiple PDF files into a single consolidated document.
• Are there SDKs or libraries available for different programming languages?

  Yes, client libraries are available for Python, PHP, and C#, and the REST API can be used with any language.

pdflayer FAQs

• Can I convert both URLs and raw HTML code?

  Yes, pdflayer supports converting standard HTTP URLs to PDF and, via HTTP POST, raw HTML code to PDF using dedicated parameters within its API.
• Does the API support HTTP GET and HTTP POST?

  pdflayer primarily operates via HTTP POST, but also accepts HTTP GET for standard PDF conversion requests, while some advanced features may require POST.
• What happens if I exceed my API request volume?

  If your monthly API request quota is exceeded, you will receive automatic notifications and overage fees will apply to ensure service continuity.
• What is the difference between Free and Paid Subscriptions?

  The Free Plan provides a trial with 100 monthly requests and limited support, while paid plans offer higher volumes, more robust support, and additional security features.
• Which payment methods are supported for subscription?

  pdflayer accepts payments via major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Diner's Club.