Actipro Software
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What is Actipro Software
Actipro Software is a set of commercial UI component libraries and developer tools for building desktop and web applications, primarily in the Microsoft .NET ecosystem. It targets software development teams that need pre-built controls such as advanced text editors, docking, navigation, and data presentation components. The product line includes frameworks for WPF, WinForms, UWP/WinUI, and web UI components, with a focus on developer productivity and consistent UI behavior across applications.
Deep .NET UI control catalog
Actipro provides a broad set of UI controls and frameworks for Microsoft-centric application development, including complex components such as syntax-editing text editors and docking/window management. This breadth supports teams that want to assemble rich desktop UIs without building foundational controls from scratch. The libraries are designed to integrate into common .NET development workflows and tooling.
Specialized editor and docking components
A notable strength is the availability of specialized components (for example, code editor-style text editing and docking layouts) that are time-consuming to implement internally. These components address common requirements in IDE-like tools, admin consoles, and line-of-business desktop applications. For teams with these needs, the product can reduce custom UI engineering effort.
Commercial licensing and support model
Actipro is offered as a commercial product with paid licensing, which typically includes access to vendor support and maintenance updates. This model can be preferable for organizations that require a vendor-backed dependency for long-lived applications. It also provides clearer procurement and compliance paths than ad hoc open-source assemblies.
Primarily Microsoft ecosystem focus
Actipro’s core value is concentrated in .NET UI stacks, which can limit fit for organizations standardizing on non-.NET platforms. Teams building cross-platform apps outside the Windows/.NET ecosystem may need additional libraries or different frameworks to meet the same requirements. This can increase architectural complexity in heterogeneous environments.
Cost and licensing complexity
Commercial component suites can introduce ongoing costs for seats, renewals, and upgrades, which may be significant for larger teams. Licensing terms may require careful review for scenarios such as contractors, CI build agents, or redistribution. Budget and compliance management can be more involved than with permissive open-source alternatives.
Adoption requires UI framework alignment
The value of the libraries depends on alignment with specific UI frameworks (for example WPF vs. WinForms vs. web stacks). If a team later migrates UI technology, previously adopted components may not transfer directly, creating rework. This can increase long-term dependency risk for applications with uncertain platform roadmaps.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| WPF Studio | $699 per developer (new license) | Full WPF bundle (Bars, Docking, Editors, SyntaxEditor, Themes, etc.); perpetual license with 1-year subscription (free updates & priority support); volume discounts, Site/Enterprise/Blueprint options and renewal pricing available. |
| WPF Essentials | $449 per developer (new license) | Smaller WPF bundle (Bars, Docking, Editors, Navigation, Themes, Wizard, Shared Library); perpetual license with 1-year subscription; volume discounts and Site/Enterprise/Blueprint options available. |
| Avalonia Pro | $299 per developer (new license) | Pro bundle for Avalonia (advanced controls + Themes/Shared/Core); perpetual license with 1-year subscription; volume discounts, Site/Enterprise/Blueprint options and renewal pricing available. |
| Avalonia Free | $0 per developer | Free products: Actipro Themes, Shared Library, Core Library — free to use and redistribute (no license purchase required). |
Individual product examples (WPF individual products - per-developer new license):
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Product (example) | Price (new license) | Notes |
| SyntaxEditor | $399 per developer | Distributed in unified control bundle; optional premium add-ons sold separately; Blueprint source optional. |
| Bars | $249 per developer | |
| Charts | $199 per developer | |
| Docking & MDI | $199 per developer | |
| Grids | $149 per developer | |
| Micro Charts | $119 per developer | |
| Editors | $99 per developer | |
| Bar Code | $99 per developer | |
| Wizard | $89 per developer | (one of the lowest-priced paid products) |
Services (pay-as-you-go): Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go Free tier/trial: N/A (services billed hourly) Example costs: Custom Development – $150 per hour; Administrative Services – $100 per hour. Discount options: Not specified on services page; contact sales for approval prior to placing service orders.
Notes: Volume discounts (tiered: 10% for 2 licenses, 20% for 3-4, 30% for 5-7, 40% for 8+), Site and Enterprise licenses, Blueprint (source) optional, and renewal/subscription pricing available. Renewal prices are listed separately (e.g., WPF Studio 1-year renewal $419 per developer).
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