Print.js vs Window Print

Developers should use Print meets developers should learn and use window print when building web applications that require users to generate physical or digital copies of content, such as in e-commerce sites for printing order confirmations, in banking apps for statements, or in content management systems for articles. Here's our take.

Print.js

Nice Pick

Developers should use Print

Pros

• js when they need to add printing functionality to web applications, such as generating reports, invoices, or documents from dynamic content
• Related to: javascript, html

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Window Print

Developers should learn and use Window Print when building web applications that require users to generate physical or digital copies of content, such as in e-commerce sites for printing order confirmations, in banking apps for statements, or in content management systems for articles

Pros

• It is particularly useful for creating user-friendly print experiences by allowing customization of print layouts through CSS media queries, ensuring that printed output is clean and formatted correctly, which enhances accessibility and usability
• Related to: javascript, css-print-media

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Print.js is a library while Window Print is a tool. We picked Print.js based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Print.js wins

Based on overall popularity. Print.js is more widely used, but Window Print excels in its own space.