Updated February 9, 2026
DHTMLX vs Essential Studio: Which is best for you?
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Features
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Customizable Fields
4.78
Drag & Drop
4.69
Data Import/Export
4.67
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Design Templates
4.91
Feature Library
4.82
Database Support
4.75
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Pros / Cons
- It allows for complex project timelines to be managed visually with ease, which is especially useful when handling interdependent tasks and milestones.
- Some outdated documentation which made the implementation more difficult.
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- Outstanding breadth of high-quality components, excellent Blazor support (Scheduler, Dialogs, Data controls), fast and reliable performance, clear docs with runnable examples, responsive support, frequent updates, and easy theming.
- I cannot replace Syncfusion's internal styling entirely with DaisyUI classes because you don't have direct access to the component's internal HTML tags
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Ease-of-Use
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4.3/ 5
Value for Money
4.4/ 5
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Customer Support
4.4/ 5
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Functionality
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4.7/ 5in the comparison
4.6/ 5
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Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad