The price of MuPDF starts at around $1500 for the commercial license. MuPDF is also available for free as open source software under GNU AGPL license.
Use the table below to understand what is available under the free plan or rather the open source version. Further down is a comparison of the various MuPDF plans and pricing for the commercial version.
| Plan | Pricing Details | General Description | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Version | Free | MuPDF is a lightweight, high-performance PDF viewer, editor, and converter that focuses on simplicity, speed, and minimal system resource usage. |
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MuPDF Commercial License Pricing
MuPDF pricing for the commercial license of the MuPDF Core SDK/API starts at $1,500 and can go beyond $50,000, depending on your deployment scale and use case. Most agreements involve a one-time payment, though some cases may include annual licensing, particularly when long-term support or service-level agreements are involved.
The commercial license is suitable if you do not intend to abide by the GNU AGPL terms. One of the requirements under GNU AGPL is that you release the full source code for any system you build.
See below how the prices compare for the commercial version of the software :
1. Small-scale deployment
- Price: $1,500 – $5,000 (one-time or annual)
- Example use: Internal document processing tools in a small company (e.g. <100 users, no redistribution)
2. Mid-scale distribution
- Price: $5,000 – $20,000 (one-time or annual, depending on use)
- Example use: Embedding MuPDF into a consumer-facing commercial app or hardware product (e.g. digital kiosk, e-reader)
3. Large-scale or SaaS distribution
- Price: $20,000 – $50,000+ (one-time or annual, depending on use)
- Example use: Platforms such that handle document viewing, annotation, OCR, and storage for enterprises.
Optional Add-ons (may be bundled or separate)
- Support package: $2,000 – $10,000/year depending on SLA
- Platform extensions: Custom builds (e.g. Windows ARM, Linux embedded) — pricing negotiable
MuPDF Alternatives
The top MuPDF alternatives include the following:
| Name | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Wondershare PDFelement | 4 stars | 629 |
| Foxit PDF Editor | 4 stars | 2699 |
| Adobe Acrobat | 4 stars | 3383 |
MuPDF Reviews
Please note that reviews may be edited for clarity.
Review’s Position:
Business Analyst
Company Size: Large (201+)
Location: Toronto, Canada
One of the best PDF editor with customizable forms and documents Should have more advanced editions options for easy editing.
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MuPDF Features
The table below gives a summary of the key MuPDF features.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Data Security | High-end encryption for sensitive data |
| Audit Logs | Track and view document history |
| API Integrations | Connect with other apps and services |
| Two-Factor Authentication | Enhanced security for users |
| Document Expiry | Set an expiration date for document validity |
| Mobile Access | Access documents from any mobile device |
| Automated Reminders | Set reminders for document signing |
| Cloud Sync | Sync documents across multiple devices |
| Version Control | Track and manage document versions |
Languages
MuPDF is available in the following languages:
- English
Company
MuPDF is sold by Artifex Software, a company founded in 1993 and currently headquartered in Novato, California.
