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CraftMyPDF vs Vector Express v2.0
CraftMyPDF lets developers design reusable document templates in a visual drag-and-drop editor, then populate them with a JSON payload through a REST endpoint to produce finished PDFs or images at scale. It has added AI-assisted template creation that scans an existing PDF to auto-detect fillable fields, and usage is metered through a monthly credit allotment behind a 50-document free plan.
Vector Express chains together open-source conversion engines (Ghostscript, UniConvertor, libcdr, hp2xx, and others) to translate vector graphics across CAD and illustration formats including AI, DWG, DXF, EPS, and SVG. The core API is free under shared rate limits, while a pay-as-you-go tier removes those limits and raises the file-size ceiling; it sends no CORS headers, so browser calls need a server-side proxy.
| CraftMyPDF | Vector Express v2.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | API Key | None |
| Pricing | freemium | freemium |
| Formats | JSON, PDF, PNG, JPEG | AI, CDR, DWG, DXF, EPS, HPGL, PDF, PLT, PS, SVG, JSON |
| CORS | yes | no |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
Vector Express v2.0 needs no API key, while CraftMyPDF requires API Key — pick Vector Express v2.0 to start without signup.