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Xceed vs. OpenXML: .NET Document Generation Speed Showdown

.NET developers are under pressure to generate Word, Excel, and PDF documents at scale—fast, reliably, and without burning weeks on low-level code. OpenXML is free and native, but its complexity can drain productivity and introduce hidden costs. Xceed promises to streamline workflows with a high-level API and commercial support. But when it comes to real-world workloads—does Xceed actually outperform OpenXML on speed, features, and total cost of ownership?

August 8, 2025

Why .NET Devs Switch To Xceed Words For Office Automation API Clarity, Speed, And Support

Legacy DOCX automation slows .NET teams with clunky APIs, sluggish performance, and weak support. Xceed Words for .NET delivers a clean, modern API, batch-ready speed, and responsive support, so you can automate documents, scale confidently, and ship faster.

August 1, 2025

Why Xceed’s WPF DataGrid Is the Performance Standard for Modern .NET Apps

The right WPF DataGrid can make or break your .NET project. If you’ve dealt with sluggish UIs, missing features, or restrictive licenses, you’re not alone. This guide breaks down how Xceed’s WPF DataGrid—ranked #1 on ComponentSource—delivers the performance, flexibility, and value modern .NET teams need.

July 30, 2025

What’s Slowing Down Your .NET Projects? The Hidden Costs of “Good Enough” UI Controls

Outdated .NET controls quietly kill performance. Free libraries and legacy DataGrids lead to UI lag, broken file handling, and costly delays. Xceed’s high-performance WPF components are built for teams who ship fast—featuring async virtualization, pro themes, and perpetual licensing with no surprises. Trusted by 200K+ developers across finance, healthcare, and government.

July 24, 2025

The Real Bottleneck: Old Controls, Hidden Headaches

Modern .NET teams are held back by outdated UI libraries and “free” tools that can’t scale. What starts as a shortcut turns into a bottleneck—UI freezes, missing features, black-hole support, and hours lost to theming or troubleshooting. Own your tools. Eliminate friction. Build like the pros.

July 24, 2025

Open Source vs. Commercial .NET UI Components: Why 200,000+ Developers Choose Accountability | Xceed Software

Discover why most .NET teams outgrow open source UI toolkits. Learn how high-performance, supported WPF and .NET components accelerate development, boost performance, and reduce risk. Start your 45-day trial with Xceed Software today.

July 9, 2025

Introducing the $14.95 Fluent Assertions Licence : Affordable Unit Testing In .NET.

Big news for .NET developers: Fluent Assertions is now available for just $14.95/year. This new license offers full access to the popular unit testing library—without support—making it the perfect fit for independent devs and small teams. Learn why this change matters, how it supports sustainable development, and what it means for your testing workflow.