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Apache FOP vs Prince: catalog facts
Apache FOP	Prince
Free Free and open source from the Apache Software Foundation.	Paid Commercial licences are sold on the website; a download is available to try it.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	macOS, Command line
Supports PDF/A, PDF/X and PDF encryption Runs from the command line or embedded in Java	Detailed CSS paged-media layout Wide script and font support
Requires writing XSL-FO stylesheets Needs a Java runtime	Commercial licence required Layout is driven by CSS rather than a visual editor
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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