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Anvil PDF Generation API vs Browserless

Both stand on html to pdf apis. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Anvil PDF Generation API

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Anvil combines PDF generation options with SDKs and a Zapier integration for automated paperwork. Check the UI-only free plan, per-use API price and TTF font requirement before choosing it.

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Browserless combines browser automation interfaces, APIs, and session persistence with both cloud and self-hosted deployment. Check the free plan's usage and session limits against your workload before choosing a paid tier.

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The facts

	Anvil PDF Generation API	Browserless
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Yes
Runs on	API, Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	AI Pack: $99 a month	Prototyping: $25 a month
Plans published	5	5
Maker	Anvil	Browserless
Website	useanvil.com	browserless.io
On html to pdf apis	#2 of 41	#1 of 41

Anvil PDF Generation API: what it does well

Converts HTML and CSS or Markdown to PDF.
Supports fillable forms and variable-length documents.
Test mode is free and unlimited on every plan.
SDKs are listed for four languages.
Zapier integration supports paperwork workflows.

What to know first

Free plan is UI-only for API access.
API use requires a valid credit card.
Custom fonts must be TTF.
Test documents are watermarked and use demo signatures.

Browserless: what it does well

Connects with Puppeteer and Playwright over WebSocket.
REST APIs cover screenshots, PDFs, scraping, and extraction.
Offers persistent sessions and reconnects.
Supports cloud and self-hosted deployment.
Free plan includes 1,000 monthly units.

What to know first

Free sessions are limited to two minutes.
Free plan allows two concurrent browsers.
Paid plans start at $25 a month, billed annually.

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