ReportLab's Open Source Libraries
The ReportLab Toolkit is the time-proven, ultra-robust open-source engine for programatically creating PDF documents and forms the foundation of RML; it also contains a library for creating platform-independent vector graphics. It's a fast, flexible, cross platform solution written in Python.
We offer the following software free of charge and open-source:
- The ReportLab Open Source PDF library (the ReportLab Toolkit) - our proven, industry-strength PDF generating software. Programmatically create any kind of PDF document.
- PyRXP - the fastest validating XML parser available for Python, and quite possibly anywhere!
- Preppy - ReportLab's versatile text-preprocessor
All our products are cross-platform, and are known to work with Windows, Macintosh (8/9 & OS X), Solaris, AIX, Linux, FreeBSD and more.
Need Help? Try the FAQ, the Documentation, or the Mailing List. Or click the links at the top of the page for more information.
Feature Comparison: Open Source vs. ReportLab PLUS
| ReportLab Open Source | ReportLab PLUS | |
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| Cross Platform - Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris, AIX and more | |
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| Fast, flexible PDF generation | |
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| Easy to learn, XML-style syntax | |
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| Use stylesheets and templates | |
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| Bundled document templating system - "ReportLab's answer to ASP" | |
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| Reuse existing PDFs | |
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| Include vector graphics in your output | |
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| Simple, automated volume form-filling | |
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| ReportLab's extra libraries and utilities | |
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| Priority telephone and email support | |
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