PDFBlade VS pdflayer

PDFBlade Pricing

pdflayer Pricing

PDFBlade

• API-Based Conversion: Easily convert HTML or URLs to PDF and PNG images via a developer-friendly API
• Output Customization: Supports multiple page formats, layout options, and custom headers/CSS styling
• Flexible Credits System: Pay only for what you use with credits that never expire and no monthly tiers
• User Dashboard: Access and manage past conversions, stored files, and purchase credits through an intuitive dashboard
• Highly Configurable: Enable or disable images and JavaScript, select output format, and set orientation
• Cloud Storage: Store output files securely in the cloud and access active files anytime

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.

PDFBlade Use Cases

• Automated creation of PDF reports from HTML templates
• Webpage archiving in PDF format
• Generating invoices, receipts, or tickets as PDF files
• Batch converting dynamic web content to PNG images for previews
• Programmatic generation of printable documents for users
• Storing form submissions or user data as downloadable PDFs

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.

PDFBlade FAQs

• How are credits used for conversions?

  Each conversion, whether PDF or image, uses one credit, which can be purchased and renewed as needed.
• What formats can the output files be generated in?

  PDFBlade supports generating both PDF documents and PNG images from URLs or HTML.
• Do credits expire if not used within a specific time frame?

  No, credits purchased on PDFBlade never expire and roll over month to month.

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.

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