Why Rynko?
Compare Document Generation Solutions
See how Rynko stacks up against DIY solutions and other platforms. Find the right tool for your document automation needs.
What Makes Rynko Different
The only platform that combines visual design, dual-format output, and no-code automation
Visual Designer
Design templates with drag-and-drop. No HTML, CSS, or Office documents required. See changes in real-time with live preview.
PDF + Excel
Generate both PDF and Excel from the same template. Most competitors only support PDF. One template, multiple formats.
For Everyone
Visual template designer for no-code users. REST API and SDKs for developers. One platform for your whole team.
The Switching Cost Killer
Don't Rewrite. Just Migrate.
Move from Legacy HTML/Puppeteer to Rynko in minutes, not months. Use our Local MCP Server to convert your existing templates automatically.
Your Legacy Template
HTML, PDF, or existing invoice
<!-- messy HTML -->
<div style="...">
<table>...</table>
</div>
AI Migration Agent
Via MCP Server in your IDE
"Convert this invoice to Rynko JSON template"
Rynko Template
Clean JSON + live preview
{
"type": "container",
"children": [...]
}
Migration: Competitors vs Rynko
| Aspect | Legacy Tools | Rynko |
|---|---|---|
| Migration Path | Manual Rewrite (Weeks) | AI-Automated (Minutes) |
| Template Creation | Write HTML/CSS by hand | Prompt-to-Template |
| Input Data Mapping | Manual JSON mapping | AI infers from sample |
| Dev Environment | Context switching | In-Editor (Cursor/VS Code) |
Reverse Engineering Mode
Have a PDF you like? Drop it into our MCP context. Rynko will reverse-engineer the layout and generate the template code for you instantly. No manual recreation needed.
Feature Comparison
Detailed feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Rynko Recommended | Puppeteer/wkhtmltopdf | DocRaptor | PDFMonkey | Carbone.io |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template Design | |||||
| No-code drag & drop designer | |||||
| PDF generation | |||||
| Excel generation | |||||
| AI-assisted template creation | |||||
| Pre-built template gallery | |||||
| Integration | |||||
| REST API | |||||
| Google Sheets Add-on (Coming Soon) | |||||
| Webhooks | |||||
| Node.js SDK | |||||
| Python SDK | |||||
| No-code automation (Zapier) | Beta | ||||
| Developer Experience | |||||
| No HTML/CSS required | |||||
| JSON-based templates | |||||
| Live preview | |||||
| API playground | |||||
| OpenAPI specification | |||||
| Infrastructure | |||||
| Fully managed (no servers) | |||||
| No browser dependencies | |||||
| Auto-scaling | |||||
| Global CDN for downloads | |||||
| Security & Compliance | |||||
| GDPR compliant | Self-Managed | ||||
| Data encryption | Self-Managed | ||||
| Signed download URLs | |||||
| Team access controls | |||||
| AI & Migration | |||||
| AI-powered template creation | |||||
| Prompt-to-template generation | |||||
| AI template migration assistant | |||||
| MCP Server for AI agents | |||||
| In-editor AI (Cursor/VS Code) | |||||
| PDF/HTML reverse engineering | |||||
Supported
Not supported
Partial
Self-Managed
Detailed Comparisons
Deep dive into how Rynko compares to each alternative
Rynko vs Puppeteer / wkhtmltopdf
DIY / Open Source
Puppeteer / wkhtmltopdf Pros
- +Free and open source
- +Full control over output
- +No vendor lock-in
Puppeteer / wkhtmltopdf Cons
- -Requires server setup and maintenance
- -Browser dependencies (Chromium)
- -No visual designer - HTML/CSS only
- -No Excel support
- -Scaling is your responsibility
- -Security is your responsibility
Best for: Teams with strong DevOps who want full control and have simple PDF needs.
Rynko Advantage: Rynko eliminates infrastructure complexity. No servers, no browser dependencies, no scaling headaches. Plus AI-powered migration converts your existing HTML templates automatically via MCP Server.
Rynko vs DocRaptor
SaaS API
DocRaptor Pros
- +Reliable HTML-to-PDF conversion
- +Good API documentation
- +Prince XML engine (high quality)
DocRaptor Cons
- -HTML/CSS templates only
- -No visual designer
- -No Excel support
- -No Google Sheets integration
- -Higher pricing for volume
Best for: Teams already comfortable with HTML/CSS who need reliable PDF conversion.
Rynko Advantage: Rynko offers visual template design, Excel generation, and AI-powered template creation. Let AI convert your HTML templates or create new ones from prompts.
Rynko vs PDFMonkey
SaaS Platform
PDFMonkey Pros
- +Visual template editor
- +Good for simple documents
- +Zapier integration
PDFMonkey Cons
- -PDF only - no Excel
- -Limited component types
- -No Google Sheets Add-on
- -Less flexible for complex layouts
Best for: Teams needing simple PDF generation with a visual editor.
Rynko Advantage: Rynko supports both PDF and Excel from the same template. Plus AI-assisted template creation via MCP - just describe what you need and let AI build it.
Rynko vs Carbone.io
Template Engine
Carbone.io Pros
- +Supports multiple formats (PDF, Excel, Word)
- +Template-based approach
- +Self-hosted option available
Carbone.io Cons
- -No visual designer
- -Templates require Office/LibreOffice knowledge
- -More complex setup
- -No Google Sheets integration
Best for: Teams comfortable with Office documents who need multi-format output.
Rynko Advantage: Rynko provides a visual designer and AI-powered template generation - no Office knowledge needed. Drop a sample document and let AI recreate it as a Rynko template.
Total Cost of Ownership
Consider the full picture, not just the sticker price
DIY Solution Costs
- Server infrastructure: $50-500/month
- Development time: 40-100+ hours initial, ongoing maintenance
- Security & compliance: Your responsibility
- Scaling: Manual, requires DevOps expertise
Rynko Costs
- Simple pricing: $0-149/month based on volume
- Setup time: Minutes, not weeks
- Security & compliance: Built-in, GDPR compliant
- Scaling: Automatic, no DevOps needed
AI-Powered Migration
Switching from another solution? Let AI do the heavy lifting.
1. Upload Sample
Drop your existing PDF, HTML, or describe what you need
2. AI Converts
MCP Server analyzes and generates Rynko JSON
3. Fine-Tune
Adjust in visual designer with live preview
4. Go Live
Run both systems in parallel, then switch
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching to Rynko
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