Compare Essential Studio and Progress Kendo UI 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (35.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $899.00
Essential Studio
Star Rating
(687)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansProgress Kendo UI
Star Rating
(254)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (35.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $899.00
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Essential Studio excels in support and responsiveness, with users highlighting the quick assistance they receive when reaching out for help. This is particularly beneficial for developers who need timely solutions to keep their projects on track.
- Users say that Progress Kendo UI offers a rich component library that significantly reduces development time. Reviewers appreciate the availability of built-in features like the data grid, which allows them to focus on other aspects of their projects rather than building components from scratch.
- According to verified reviews, Essential Studio is praised for its flexibility across multiple frameworks, making it a versatile choice for developers working in diverse environments. This adaptability enhances the overall development experience and engagement with customers.
- Reviewers mention that while Progress Kendo UI has a strong ease of use rating, some users find that it can struggle to meet specific workflow needs, leading to occasional configuration challenges. However, many still commend its intuitive setup process.
- Users appreciate the quality of documentation provided by Progress Kendo UI, which they find to be excellent. This is a crucial factor for developers who rely on comprehensive guides to navigate the features and functionalities of the software.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Essential Studio's overall sophistication and ease of coding make it a preferred choice for many, especially those utilizing AI coding assistants. This integration allows for smoother development processes and quicker bug fixes, enhancing productivity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Essential Studio
Syncfusion Essential Studio Community License - Complimentary for qualifying developers and organizations!
Free
A complimentary Essential Studio® license available to organizations and individuals with less than $1 million USD in annual gross revenue, 5 or fewer developers, and 10 or fewer total employees.
Note: An entity or organization may not have ever received more than $3,000,000 USD in capital from an outside source, such as private equity or venture capital, in order to be eligible for the Community License.
Value of $12,475 USD. No credit card required.
- Unlimited access to 1,700+ components and libraries, as well as all other products included with Essential Studio® .
- Wide range of product demos and training, including video tutorials, documentation, and KB articles.
- Does not expire. Licenses will continue to receive support and updates for new versions.
Progress Kendo UI
Kendo UI
Starting at $899.00
- JavaScript UI components for jQuery, Angular, React and Vue
- Kendo UI Kits for Figma
- Flexible pricing options, based on your support needs
Free Trial
Essential Studio
Free Trial is available
Progress Kendo UI
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
566
8.8
226
Ease of Use
8.4
573
8.7
227
Ease of Setup
8.8
344
8.8
111
Ease of Admin
8.7
228
8.8
99
Quality of Support
9.1
539
8.6
219
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
226
8.7
100
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
554
9.2
218
Features by Category
Functionality
8.6
211
Not enough data
8.4
180
Not enough data
8.3
162
Not enough data
8.3
194
Not enough data
8.7
203
Not enough data
8.2
206
Not enough data
8.7
198
Not enough data
JavaScript Frameworks
8.9
96
9.2
12
8.1
98
7.8
10
8.9
90
8.7
14
9.2
101
8.8
10
9.0
97
7.9
11
8.2
82
6.7
9
Functionality
8.6
179
8.4
44
9.1
232
9.2
52
8.7
197
8.1
47
Management
8.9
211
8.6
41
Feature Not Available
7.9
39
8.9
221
8.3
47
Functionality
9.1
83
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
Support
8.3
92
Not enough data
8.2
93
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
Data Sources
8.3
52
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
Generation
7.8
46
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
8.0
45
Not enough data
Delivery
7.5
42
Not enough data
7.6
44
Not enough data
7.2
39
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.2
25
Not enough data
6.0
24
Not enough data
6.0
21
Not enough data
5.9
22
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Generation
3.3
6
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
7.7
17
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
8.2
16
Charts
9.0
56
9.0
5
8.9
56
9.0
5
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.7
55
8.6
6
Documentation
8.1
56
8.3
5
Mobile
8.4
49
Not enough data
Web Frameworks
9.0
52
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Essential Studio and Progress Kendo UI are categorized as Data Visualization Libraries, Component Libraries, and JavaScript Web Frameworks
Unique Categories
Essential Studio is categorized as .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE), Document Generation, and Mobile Development Frameworks
Progress Kendo UI is categorized as Application Development Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Essential Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Progress Kendo UI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
30.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Financial Services
4.1%
Accounting
2.3%
Program Development
2.3%
Other
48.3%
Computer Software
19.8%
Information Technology and Services
18.6%
Financial Services
6.1%
Government Administration
4.5%
Hospital & Health Care
3.6%
Other
47.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
this free community version of syncfusion will stay free ?
2 Comments
SS
Hi Muhammad,
I'm not sure if my reply to your other inquiry didn't come through or if there was a system hiccup and your question was mistakenly posted...Read more
What is Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise Edition used for?
1 Comment
WK
.Net DevelopmentRead more
How do you use syncfusion?
1 Comment
HK
We have an ASP .Net Core app that is primarily used to maintain metadata for our main application. Most pages use grids. Our home, dashboard page has...Read more
What is Kendo UI for angular?
1 Comment
Official Response from Progress Kendo UI
Kendo UI for Angular is a library of over 100 UI components designed to help you build modern, accessible, and consistent UI in little time. It includes a...Read more
Progress Kendo UI has no more discussions with answers
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