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Bullzip PDF Printer vs CUPS-PDF

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

Bullzip PDF Printer

Free plan Windows

Bullzip PDF Printer combines Windows printing with a range of output formats and PDF features. Edition choice matters for server access, stronger listed security options, and transfer capabilities; paid licenses are single payments.

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CUPS-PDF

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted

CUPS-PDF offers a central print-to-PDF setup with configurable output and broad package listings. Check filesystem compatibility and the required root-level backend settings before deployment.

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The facts

	Bullzip PDF Printer	CUPS-PDF
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted
Lowest paid plan	Standard: $29, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	4	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	bullzip.com	cups-pdf.de
On pdf creation software	#7 of 46	#3 of 46

Bullzip PDF Printer: what it does well

Prints from virtually any Windows application.
Outputs PDF, EPS, PS, and multiple image formats.
Lists command-line and .NET, COM Automation, and COM OCX APIs.
Expert edition supports certificates from the certificate store.

What to know first

Community Edition is described with limitations.
Standard does not support Terminal Server, RDP, or Citrix.
SFTP upload is listed only for Expert.

CUPS-PDF: what it does well

Provides a virtual PDF printer for a central fileserver.
Organizes output by print-job owner.
Offers configuration for page size and PDF version.
Packages or ports are listed for several systems.
Free under GPL version 2 or later.

What to know first

Requires root privileges.
Windows and NetWare shares are unsupported.
Requires a fully featured UNIX filesystem.
The software is provided without warranty.

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