A Go PDF library covering layout, HTML to PDF, text shaping for RTL and CJK scripts, redaction, forms, digital signatures, barcodes, and PDF/A.
87357GoApache-2.0Updated yesterday
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Best open-source alternatives to PDFlib (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to PDFlib? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one is reviewed by a human and explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
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| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| carlos7ags/folio | ★ 873 | Apache-2.0 | yesterday |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to PDFlib?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to PDFlib on Repolode are folio.
- Which PDFlib alternative should I choose?
- folio has the most GitHub stars and is released under Apache-2.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.