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The Syncfusion® Excel Library powers enterprise-grade applications with advanced Excel sheet creation, editing, and data processing without Microsoft Excel.
- Create, edit, and save Excel files without Microsoft Excel.
- Convert Excel files to CSV, HTML, ODS, JSON, TXT, image, and PDF formats.
- Utilize charts, formulas, tables, importing, exporting, and security.
- Cross Platform Support.
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The Syncfusion® Difference
Advanced Import and Export Options
Easily import and export data from arrays, data columns, XML, HTML, and collection objects.
Refresh Excel data
Refresh Excel data from external data sources such as SQL and MS Access.
Excel 2016 Charts
Create modern charts like waterfall, funnel, histogram, box & whisker, treemap, and sunburst for advanced data visualization
Excel to JSON
Convert Excel files seamlessly to JSON format.
Pivot Charts
Create and edit Pivot Charts for dynamic data visualization and efficient data management.
High Performance
Efficiently create, read, edit, and convert Excel documents with optimal speed.
Live code user guides
Explore user guides with a live code editor, enabling hands-on learning and quick implementation of functionalities.
Demos and training
A wide range of product demos and training, including video tutorials, documentation, and KBs.
Independent packages
Syncfusion® provides individual NuGet packages for each component that makes development process easy.
Dedicated support
Truly unlimited dedicated support system via the public forum, feature & feedback page, live chat, and support tickets.
Frequent updates
Get minor improvements and bug fixes every week to stay up to date.
Hassle-free licensing
Simple, straightforward, and no hidden fees. Guaranteed.
No server deployment fee
There are no distribution fees, per-server licensing fees, or royalties, making the Syncfusion component very cost-effective.
Localization
Easily build applications for global audiences with various languages and cultures.
G2 reviews
On G2, more than 600 users have positively reviewed Syncfusion. Other vendors have far fewer reviews.
Advanced import and export options
Easily import and export data from arrays, data columns, XML, HTML, and collection objects.
Refresh Excel data
Refresh Excel data from external data sources such as SQL and Microsoft Access.
Excel 2016 charts
Create modern charts like waterfall, funnel, histogram, box & whisker, tree map, and sunburst charts for advanced data visualization.
Excel-to-JSON conversion
Convert Excel files seamlessly to JSON format.
Pivot charts
Create and edit pivot charts for dynamic data visualization and efficient data management.
Live code user guides
Explore user guides with a live code editor, enabling hands-on learning and quick implementation of functionalities.
High Performance
Efficiently create, read, edit, and convert Excel documents with optimal speed.
Independent Packages
Syncfusion® provides individual NuGet packages for each component that make the development process easy.
Frequent updates
Get minor improvements and bug fixes every week to stay up to date.
Demos and training
A wide range of product demos and training are available, including video tutorials, documentation, and KB articles.
Dedicated support
Refresh Excel data from external data sources such as SQL and Microsoft Access.
Hassle-free licensing
Simple, straightforward licensing with no hidden fees. Guaranteed.
No server deployment fees
There are no distribution fees, per-server licensing fees, or royalties, making the Syncfusion® component suite very cost-effective.
G2 reviews
On G2, more than 500 users have positively reviewed Syncfusion®. Other vendors have far fewer reviews.
Localization
Easily build applications for global audiences with various languages and cultures.
Comparison between Syncfusion® Excel Framework vs Gembox
HIGHLIGHTS
The Syncfusion® Excel Library enables you to create, read, edit, and convert Excel files with high performance, without requiring Microsoft Office or interop dependencies. It offers powerful features for importing and exporting data, working with charts, tables, and pivot tables, and performing high-fidelity conversions to images, PDFs, and more.
Excel Library Features
Features | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Create, Read, and Edit Excel Documents |
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Import and Export Data to Excel from Various Data Sources |
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Encrypt and Decrypt Excel Documents with Password Protection |
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Use 400+ Built-in Excel Functions for Formulas |
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Create Charts for Data Visualization |
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Highlight Cells with Cell Styles and Conditional Formatting |
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Create Tables and PivotTables for Data Management |
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Use Data Validation for Data Accuracy |
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Split and Merge Excel documents |
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Data Sorting & Filtering |
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Grouping and Ungrouping |
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Set Built-in Document Properties and Custom Properties |
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Use Page Layout Options |
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Convert Excel to PDF, Image, JSON, and HTML |
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Create and Edit APIs
Features | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Create an Excel document |
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Open an Excel document from file system and stream |
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Save an Excel document into file system and stream |
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Worksheet Features
Features | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Add, Remove, Move or Copy Worksheets |
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Move or Copy Cells |
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Grouping and Ungrouping |
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Highlight Worksheet Tabs |
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Find & Replace |
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Freeze Panes |
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Split Panes |
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Page Settings |
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Set Zoom Level |
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Activate a Worksheet |
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Show or Hide a Worksheet |
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Show or Hide Worksheet Tabs |
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Show or Hide Row & Column Headers |
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Show or Hide Gridlines |
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Import & Export Data
Types | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Import Data from DataTable |
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Import Data from DataColumn |
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Import Data from Array |
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Import Data from Collection Objects |
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Import Data from Microsoft Grid Controls |
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Import Data from HTML Table |
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Import Data from XML |
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Export Data to DataTable |
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Export Data to Collection Objects |
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Import Data into Excel Templates Using Template Markers |
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Refresh Excel Data using External Database Connection |
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Formulas & Calculations
Features | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Set a Formula |
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Read a Formula |
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Get Calculated Value |
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Enable & Disable Calculation |
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400+ Built-in Excel Functions |
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Add-in Functions |
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Manage Defined Names |
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Use R1C1 Structure Formula |
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Cross-Sheet References |
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External References in Formulas |
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Culture-Based Formula Separators |
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Incremental Formula for Cell Range |
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Calculated Column |
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Trace Precedents and Trace Dependents |
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Calculation Modes |
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Protect Excel documents
Features | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Encrypt & Decrypt Excel documents |
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Protect & Unprotect Workbook |
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Protect & Unprotect Worksheet |
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Tables
Features | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Create, Edit, Remove Tables |
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Create, Edit, Remove Query Tables |
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Built-in Table Styles |
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Custom Table Styles |
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Table Formulas |
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Refresh data from external data sources |
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Pivot Tables
Features | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Create, Edit, Remove Pivot Tables |
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Add, Remove Pivot Fields |
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Apply Built-in Pivot Table Styles |
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Pivot Cell Formatting |
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Pivot Field Sorting |
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Page Filters |
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Row and Column Field Filters |
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Group Pivot Fields |
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Data Validation
Types | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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List or Dropdown Validation |
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Number Validation |
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Text Length Validation |
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Date Validation |
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Time Validation |
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Formula Validation |
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Data Filtering
Types | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Text Filter |
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Number Filter |
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Date Filter |
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Dynamic Date Filter |
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Color Filter |
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Icon Filter |
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Filter and Copy To Range |
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Data Sorting
Types | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Sort By Values |
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Sort By Cell Color |
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Sort By Font Color |
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Grouping and UnGrouping
Features | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Group By Rows |
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Group By Columns |
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Expand or Collapse Rows |
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Expand or Collapse Columns |
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Page Layout Options
Features | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Paper Size |
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Page Orientation |
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Page Margins |
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Page Order |
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Page Breaks |
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Print Area |
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Print Titles |
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Header and Footer |
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Page Scaling |
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Background Image |
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Excel Conversions
Conversions | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Excel to PDF |
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Excel to Image |
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Excel to HTML |
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Excel to ODS |
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Chart to Image |
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Excel to JSON |
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CSV to Excel |
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Excel to TEXT |
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Excel to CSV |
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Excel Elements
Features | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Charts |
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Pivot Charts |
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Tables |
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Pivot Tables |
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Pictures |
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Shapes |
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Group Shapes |
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Form Controls |
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Comments & Notes |
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OLE Objects |
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Sparklines |
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Hyperlinks |
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Slicer for Tables |
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What-If Analysis Scenario Manager |
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Charts
Types | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Column |
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Line |
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Pie |
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Bar |
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Area |
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XY Scatter |
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Stock |
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Surface |
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Radar |
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Treemap |
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Sunburst |
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Histogram |
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Box and Whisker |
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Waterfall |
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Funnel |
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Combo Charts |
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Shapes
Types | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Line Shapes |
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Rectangle Shapes |
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Block Arrows |
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Equation Shapes |
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Flow Chart Shapes |
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Stars and Banners |
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Call outs |
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Form Controls
Types | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Text Box |
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Check Box |
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Option Button |
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Combo Box |
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Styling & Formatting
Features | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Create or Modify Cell Styles |
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Create Global Styles |
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Rich Text Formatting |
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Auto-Fit Rows & Columns |
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Merge Cells |
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Set Default Style for Rows & Columns |
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Apply Number Formats |
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Apply Cell Text Alignment |
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Apply Wrap Text |
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Border Settings |
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Fill Settings |
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Conditional Formatting
Types | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Highlight Cell Rules |
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Top or Bottom Rules |
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Data Bar |
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Color Scale |
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Icon Set |
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Compatibility
Supported File Format Types
File Formats | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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XLSX |
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XLS |
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XLT |
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XLTX |
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XLTM |
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XLSM |
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XLM Spreadsheet |
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CSV |
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TSV |
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TXT |
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Supported Platforms
Platforms | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Windows Forms |
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WPF |
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UWP |
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WinUI |
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.NET MAUI |
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Xamarin.Forms |
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ASP.NET MVC |
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| ASP.NET Core |
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| Blazor |
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Console |
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| Windows |
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| Linux |
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| Mac |
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| Docker |
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| Azure |
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| Amazon Web Services (AWS) |
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| Google Cloud Platform (GCP) |
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Compatible Microsoft Excel Versions
Excel Versions | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Microsoft Excel 97-2003 |
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Microsoft Excel 2007 |
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Microsoft Excel 2010 |
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Microsoft Excel 2013 |
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Microsoft Excel 2016 |
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Microsoft Excel 2019 |
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| Microsoft 365 |
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EXCLUSIVE FEATURE SETS
Compared to GemBox, Syncfusion® Excel Library has many unique features that benefit users.
Unique Features | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Advanced import and export data options |
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Sort and Filter data based on color |
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Refresh data from external data sources |
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Pivot Charts |
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Excel 2016 charts |
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Excel to JSON |
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DOCUMENTATION & LEARNING RESOURCES
Comprehensive learning resources with product demos, video tutorials, documentation, and source code previews.
| Resources | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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| Rich set of online demos |
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| Real world examples |
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| Tutorial videos |
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| Complete documentation |
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| Source code tab with preview demo in documentation |
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EASY of DEVELOPMENT
Accelerate project development through modular components, intuitive guided onboarding, and ready-to-use examples.
Ease of Development | Syncfusion | GemBox |
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Individual NuGet packages |
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Step by step getting started for each platform |
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* The comparison data is taken from Syncfusion 2025 Volume 2 release.
** If you have questions about the comparison tables, please contact us.
Our Customers Love Us
Having an excellent set of tools and a great support team, Syncfusion® reduces customers’ development time. Here are some of their experiences.
Excellent experience with Syncfusion!
Syncfusion is a product that makes life easier! I use it to create Blazor applications (server side and webassembly) and the controls speed up development a lot. Furthermore, if needed, it is possible to ask for direct support that is never long in coming!
Andrea Scarpante,
Sydea srl
Great support and comprehensive product suite
I use a lot of their DocIO toolkit. The support they provide for that is something to aspire to - really great.
Ian Yates,
Medical IT Pty Ltd
The complete component set
It is the most complete component set available. Also very handy is the fact that there is a community edition, this gives me the opportunity to test thing at home without buying a separate license.
Johan Visser,
H and T Pawnbrokers
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