TL;DR: Developers using .NET MAUI often face UI limitations. This blog explores two distinct paths: A free open-source UI toolkit for basic needs and premium controls for advanced, enterprise-grade features, allowing developers to choose what best fits their app.
Hey developers!
MAUI is transforming cross-platform development, but not all apps need the same UI capabilities. Whether you’re building a lightweight prototype or a full-scale enterprise solution, Syncfusion offers options.
With this release, we combine the best of both worlds: An Open-Source Toolkit packed with essential controls, and a premium suite loaded with advanced controls for serious development.
This update introduces new controls, feature enhancements, and a growing collection of over 95+ premium controls, all designed to help you build beautiful, responsive, high-performance apps faster.
Let’s take a closer look at what’s new in the Open-Source Toolkit.
What’s new in the Open-Source Toolkit
The free UI toolkit continues to evolve with new controls and smarter features. Here’s what’s been added:
New controls
- Sunburst Chart: A beautiful way to visualize hierarchical data using concentric circles. Perfect for organization charts, product categories, or file structures.
- Spark Chart: This compact chart delivers quick insights. It is great for dashboards or inline data, such as stock movements, temperature shifts, or sales performance.
Upgrades to existing controls
We’ve also added some handy features to controls you might already be using:
- Segmented Control: Now supports dynamic segments, better accessibility, and more styling options.
- Picker: Enhanced with multiple columns, custom templates, and keyboard navigation.
- Tab View: Swipe between tabs, load content only when needed, and enjoy smoother transitions.
The controls are part of our Open-Source Toolkit, available on NuGet and GitHub.
Premium controls – Built for enterprise-grade apps
For developers building complex, data-driven, or document-heavy applications, the Syncfusion premium control offers a robust set of advanced features and enterprise-grade UI controls optimized for performance and scalability.
Here are some of the standout controls you’ll get with the premium upgrade:
DataGrid
A high-performance DataGrid control for easily displaying and managing large volumes of data.
Key features
- Virtual scrolling for smooth performance with big datasets
- Built-in sorting, filtering, grouping, and editing
- Export to Excel and PDF
- Row and column customization
- Data binding with real-time updates
PDF Viewer
A full-featured PDF Viewer that lets users interact with PDF documents inside your app.
Key features
- Text selection and keyword search
- Form-filling and electronic signature
- Annotations (highlight, underline, and shapes)
- Zoom, pan, and page navigation
- Load PDFs from local or remote sources
Scheduler
A powerful Scheduler control for managing appointments, events, and resources with ease.
Key features
- Multiple views (day, week, workweek, month, timeline)
- Recurring appointments and reminders
- Drag-and-drop scheduling
- Resource grouping (e.g., by team or location)
- Custom templates and styling
ListView
A flexible and customizable ListView control for displaying dynamic collections of data.
Key features
- Infinite scrolling and load-on-demand
- Swipe actions (e.g., delete, archive)
- Item reordering with drag-and-drop
- Grouping and sticky headers
- Custom item templates and layouts
ComboBox
An advanced DropDown control that supports searching and filtering.
Key features
- Single/multi-selection modes
- Searchable dropdown with autocomplete
- Custom item templates
- Keyboard navigation and accessibility support
- Virtualization for large lists
More than just UI: A complete suite of 95+ controls
The premium offering isn’t limited to just a few advanced controls, it’s a full-featured suite with over 95+ controls that cover everything from UI to document processing libraries.
Here’s a quick look at what else is included:
UI Controls
- Rich Text Editor: A powerful WYSIWYG editor for creating and formatting content.
- Image Editor: Tools for cropping, annotating, and editing images.
- Signature Pad: Capture handwritten signatures with touch or mouse input.
- DataForm: Automatically generate forms based on data models.
- Input & Editor Controls: Includes masked text boxes, numeric inputs, auto-complete, and more.
File Format Libraries
Need to work with documents? The premium suite includes high-performance libraries for:
- PDF library: Create, edit, merge, and secure PDFs programmatically.
- Word (DocIO) library: Generate, modify, and convert Word documents.
- Excel (XlsIO) library: Read, write, convert spreadsheets, apply formulas, and export data.
- PowerPoint library: Create, manipulate, and convert presentations.
These libraries are perfect for apps that need reporting, document generation, or file conversion features, without relying on external services.
Reference
- Essential Studio for .NET MAUI controls: Check out the full suite for advanced features.
- NuGet packages: Install the open-source and premium controls directly into your .NET MAUI project.
- GitHub repository: Browse source code, contribute, or raise issues.
- Documentation: Get detailed API references, usage guides, and examples.
- Premium controls & licensing: Learn more about advanced controls and licensing options.
Conclusion
With this release, building polished, high-performance .NET MAUI apps is easier than ever. Whether you’re developing a small mobile project or a full-scale enterprise solution, Syncfusion offers the right toolkit to match your needs.
The Open-Source Toolkit continues to evolve with new controls and features, empowering developers to build solid foundations. But if you’re ready to take your app to the next level, the Premium Suite unlocks a new realm of possibilities, with 95+ advanced controls, powerful File Format libraries, and enterprise-grade features.
From interactive DataGrids and advanced Schedulers to robust Document Viewers and Editors, Syncfusion equips you with everything you need to create modern, responsive, and scalable .NET MAUI applications.
Upgrade now to access premium controls and deliver more value, faster, smarter, and with greater impact.
Need help or have questions? Reach out anytime via our support forum, support portal, or feedback portal. We’re always here to support your journey.
Related Blogs
- Introducing Syncfusion’s First Set of Open-Source .NET MAUI Controls
- Introducing Syncfusion’s Second Set of Open-Source .NET MAUI Controls
- Introducing the Third Set of Open-Source Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Controls
- Introducing the Fourth Set of Open-Source Syncfusion® .NET MAUI Controls
This article was originally published at Syncfusion.com.
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