FastReport

The premium Open Source alternative to Crystal Reports

🎯 Best for:Embedding reports in C# applications

What is FastReport?

A code-based alternative to Crystal Reports for generating documents within the .NET ecosystem. It allows developers to design reports visually and bind them to SQL or JSON data sources to generate PDFs, Excel files, and invoices programmatically.

Tech Stack
C#Data Visualization

Why FastReport?

  • Visual designer included
  • Supports .NET Core
  • Multiple export formats

Limitations

  • Complex designer UI
  • Documentation can be sparse
  • Advanced features are paid
1/13/2026
Last Update
652
Forks
23
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Crystal Reports)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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