TextControl
WYSIWYG editors
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What is TextControl
TextControl is a document editing component and SDK that developers embed into business applications to create, edit, and generate formatted documents. It supports WYSIWYG word-processing experiences and programmatic document creation for scenarios such as reporting, document automation, and template-based document assembly. The product is typically used in .NET and web application stacks where teams need an editor plus APIs for document manipulation and output. It differentiates from many browser-first rich text editors by focusing on full document features and integration into enterprise application workflows.
Embeddable SDK for apps
TextControl is delivered as a developer component rather than a standalone editor, which fits teams building custom business software. It provides APIs to control editing behavior and document generation from application code. This approach supports tighter integration with existing UI, authentication, and business logic than a generic drop-in web editor. It is well-suited to ISVs and internal development teams that need an editor as part of a larger product.
Document-centric editing features
The product targets word-processing style documents, not just lightweight rich text fields. This makes it a better fit for use cases like contracts, letters, and structured templates where pagination, headers/footers, and document layout matter. It also supports workflows where the same content must be edited interactively and then generated or exported. In practice, this reduces the need to combine multiple tools for editing and document output.
Programmatic document automation
TextControl includes capabilities aimed at generating documents from templates and data, which is common in back-office and customer-facing document workflows. Developers can assemble documents, insert content, and control formatting through code rather than relying only on user input. This supports repeatable output for high-volume document creation scenarios. It also helps standardize formatting across users and departments.
Developer-focused adoption required
TextControl is primarily a toolkit for developers, so it typically requires engineering effort to integrate, configure, and maintain. Organizations looking for an out-of-the-box web editor for simple content fields may find it heavier than needed. Implementation often involves UI decisions, document templates, and integration testing. This can lengthen time-to-value compared with simpler editor libraries.
Licensing and cost complexity
As a commercial SDK, TextControl commonly involves per-developer, per-server, or distribution licensing considerations depending on deployment model. These terms can be more complex than permissive open-source editor options. Budgeting may be harder for products with variable scale or multiple deployment environments. Procurement and legal review can also add lead time.
Not optimized for lightweight RTE
Teams that only need basic rich text editing in a browser (e.g., comments, CMS fields) may find TextControl’s document-oriented feature set unnecessary. The product’s strengths are in document layout and automation rather than minimal footprint editing. This can introduce additional complexity in UI and performance tuning for simple use cases. A simpler editor may be easier to standardize across multiple web properties.
Plan & Pricing
ReportingCloud (cloud API)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic (monthly) | €39 per month | Access to ReportingCloud Web API; 10 templates in storage; 300 generated documents/month; online template editing; DOC/DOCX/RTF, PDF. |
| Standard (monthly) | €69 per month | 20 templates; 1,000 generated documents/month; online template editing; DOC/DOCX/RTF, PDF. |
| Premium (monthly) | €109 per month | 100 templates; 20,000 generated documents/month; DOC/DOCX/RTF, PDF. |
| Extreme (monthly) | €169 per month | 500 templates; 100,000 generated documents/month; PDF/A support. |
| Basic (annual) | €348 per year | Annual billing equivalent of Basic (includes same features). |
| Standard (annual) | €708 per year | Annual billing equivalent of Standard. |
| Premium (annual) | €1,188 per year | Annual billing equivalent of Premium. |
| Extreme (annual) | €1,908 per year | Annual billing equivalent of Extreme. |
Notes: 30-day trial available (trial account gives all features of the Standard account). See ReportingCloud pricing and trial pages.
TX Text Control .NET Server (server-side SDK)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single developer | $4,198 (perpetual license) | Perpetual license; includes 1 year of updates & support; includes 2 production/runtime licenses; unlimited deployment. |
| Team (4 developers) | $8,398 (perpetual license) | Same as above for 4 developers; includes 2 production/runtime licenses. |
| Unlimited deployment (inc. Team) | $18,196 (perpetual license) | Unlimited production licenses and deployment. |
| Renewal (single dev) | $1,698 / year | Approx. annual renewal for updates/support. |
Notes: Developer-licensed model; runtime/OEM deployment licenses available separately (additional fees). Trials available for download (trial token/Download trial links present on site).
TX Text Control ActiveX (COM/ActiveX SDK)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (1 dev, 1 year subscription) | $798 | 1 year subscription with updates & support. |
| Professional (1 dev, 1 year subscription) | $1,649 | 1 year subscription with updates & support. |
| Enterprise (1 dev, 1 year subscription) | $3,398 | 1 year subscription with updates & support. |
| Team (4 devs) examples | $1,349–$6,798 (varies by edition) | 4-developer team license pricing shown on product pricing pages. |
Notes: Pricing pages list developer subscription and update/pre-renewal/post-renewal tiers and prices.
TX Text Control .NET for WPF (desktop SDK)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Professional (1 dev, 1 year subscription) | $1,649 | 1 year subscription with updates & support. |
| Enterprise (1 dev, 1 year subscription) | $3,398 | 1 year subscription with updates & support. |
| Team (4 devs) | $3,298–$6,798 (varies by edition) | 4-developer team license options available. |
TX Text Control Express
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Express (Free edition) | Free | Free for private and non-commercial use. Download available; limited to non-commercial deployments. |
Seller details
Text Control, LLC
Charlotte, NC, USA
Private
https://www.textcontrol.com/
https://x.com/textcontrol
https://www.linkedin.com/company/text-control-llc/
