# Print API vs Print, PDF & Email by Pri…

> Print API vs Print, PDF & Email by Pri… compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Print, PDF & Email by Print… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Print API.

**Print, PDF & Email by Print… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Print API.** Choose Print, PDF & Email by Print… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | Print API | Print, PDF & Email by PrintFriendly |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 70+ | 20K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 67 | 17.1K ✅ |
| Download trend | +3.1% | +5.3% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 3.8/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 237 ✅ |
| Health score | 25/100 | 73/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 6 years ago | 3 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 5.7.19 | WP 7.1.2 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | Any | Any |
| First released | Sep 2016 | May 2009 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Print API or Print, PDF & Email by Print…?
Print, PDF & Email by Print… comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against Print API.  Choose Print, PDF & Email by Print… if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is Print API more popular than Print, PDF & Email by Print…?
Print, PDF & Email by Print… is the more popular of the two with 20K+ active installs, compared with 70+ for Print API.

### Can I use Print API and Print, PDF & Email by Print… together?
Both plugins cover print, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Print API and Print, PDF & Email by Print… free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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