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Eclipse BIRT vs JasperReports Library
Both stand on reporting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Eclipse BIRT offers a broad report-design, data-connection and output toolkit, including options for embedding and extension. It is a fit to consider when those capabilities and its open-source licensing match your development environment.
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JasperReports Library offers a free Java reporting library with configurable embedding, database inputs, and a broad set of export formats. Teams should distinguish the library from Jaspersoft's server offering, which no longer has a Community Edition.
Visit JasperReports LibraryThe facts
| Eclipse BIRT | JasperReports Library | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | eclipse-birt.github.io | community.jaspersoft.com |
| On reporting software | #1 of 40 | #5 of 40 |
Eclipse BIRT: what it does well
- A single report can combine multiple data sources
- Includes a drag-and-drop report layout view
- Exports reports to several document formats
- Report data can be exported to CSV
- Free open-source project under the Eclipse Public License
What to know first
- No security certification or compliance standard is stated
- Support channels listed are GitHub issues and a developer mailing list
JasperReports Library: what it does well
- Free, listed as free
- Embeds in Java applications through a configurable API
- Supports JDBC and other report data sources
- Exports to PDF, XLSX, CSV, and other formats
- Jakarta compatibility available as of version 7.0
What to know first
- Jaspersoft no longer offers Server Community Edition
- Commercial support and security capabilities are separate
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