dhtmlxSuite is a JavaScript library that provides a full collections of user interface components, allowing you to create robust web interfaces, manage client-server communications with Ajax, and implement server-side logic*. With dhtmlxSuite, you can build rich web apps with clean interface, fast performance, and incredible user experience!
Although DHTMLX components can be used separately, we would recommend using the complete Suite for building your web application. And here is why:
Get a Complete Toolkit and Professional Support
dhtmlxSuite contains all necessary components and tools for building a web application interface. By using them together, you can get professional technical
support on any stage of your development from a single source, our well-trained DHTMLX support team.
Gain in Price
If you want to use DHTMLX for a non-GPL project, you need to purchase Commercial or Enterprise license. By purchasing the dhtmlxSuite package instead of separate components,
you save up to $1093 on the Enterprise and up to $543 on the Commercial one.
Build UI Structure Fast with dhtmlxLayout
dhtmlxLayout included in the Suite package allows you to design the interface structure and fill it with DHTMLX controls
(menu, toolbar, form, grid, tree, etc.) easily. It uses native controls' possibilities to autoresize when the
window size or size of a layout cell is changed.
Use Visual Designer to Build Application UI
The DHTMLX Visual Designer tool offers a simple way of composing application interface from DHTMLX controls without writing a line of code. It is
also a good way to start working with the rich script API of DHTMLX components.
Data Store for Centralized Data Model
dhtmlxDataStore, which comes with dhtmlxSuite, provides a global data store for all DHTMLX controls used in an app. With DataStore, you can use
grid, tree, form, combo, and treegrid just to display the data. All data manipulations (add, remove, filter, etc.)
can be done through the DataStore. Changes are applied to all related UI components automatically.
Client-Server Data Communication
dhtmlxDataprocessor, in combination with dhtmlxConnector, included in the Suite offers a universal way of loading data from the server and saving updates back.
They both work with separate components and with DataStore.
Online Skin Builder
You can use the online Skin Builder tool to change the skin type and color model of your application.
There are two predefined skin types you can choose from: Classic and Web. The colors can be customized to fit your design needs.
Autocomplete for IDEs
We offer DHTMLX autocompletion plugins for the major IDEs (Microsoft Visual Studio, PHPStorm, WebStorm, NetBeans, Aptana Studio, Eclipse, etc.).
Download the plugins and read installation instructions here.
PRO Users Get Free Technical Support for DHTMLX Touch
If you use offical technical support for dhtmlxSuite in 2011 (you have a Commercial or Enterprise license for dhtmlxSuite PRO), you can also
use your support account to get help with the DHTMLX Touch framework without any additional fees.
We have created some demo apps which can give you a general impression about web interfaces built with UI components included in the dhtmlxSuite. You can find them on Demo Apps page.
There are also over 600 technical samples of components usage which can help you work with the DHTMLX components and understand how to use and implement different features.
dhtmlxSuite is available in Standard and Professional Editions. Check the comparison matrix to see the difference. The Standard Edition is distributed under GNU GPL v.2. The Professional Edition is available under Commercial and Enterprise License.
Open Source - GPL - Allows the use of dhtmlxSuite Standard Edition in GPL-licensed projects for free.
Commercial License - Allows you to use dhtmlxSuite Professional Edition in one project
(application) with an unlimited number of copies. With this license, you receive 1 month of technical support (or 5 support requests within 12 months) and one major upgrade. This license costs $466.
Enterprise License - Allows you to use dhtmlxSuite Professional Edition in an unlimited number of projects on the condition that all of them are developed by one company. Free support/upgrades are provided for the first 12 months. This license costs $1,146.
Please visit licenses page to see the pricing details and get purchase instructions.
* - dhtmlxSuite contains PHP version of the server-side connectors. ASP.NET, ColdFusion, or Java versions can be downloaded separately.
