Exploring Syncfusion for Desktop All-in-One Computers Recommendations

[Gabriella Browne]

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently come across Syncfusion’s suite of tools and am impressed by their extensive range of UI components and frameworks for building web, mobile, and desktop applications. They offer support for platforms like WinForms, WPF, .NET MAUI, and even JavaScript frameworks like Angular and React. As someone who works with enterprise-grade desktop all-in-one computers, I’m exploring ways to streamline application development for these systems using Syncfusion’s tools.

Specifically, I’m curious about the experience of using Syncfusion for desktop-focused projects. For example, how well do their WinForms and WPF components integrate into setups optimized for high-resolution screens common in modern desktop all-in-one computers ? Are there particular components or libraries that you’ve found especially useful for designing interactive and efficient desktop applications?

Additionally, I’d like to hear your thoughts on their licensing options, such as the Community License. Do you feel it’s enough for smaller teams or individuals experimenting with app development on desktop all-in-one computers?

Looking forward to hearing your suggestions, tips, and experiences!

[Jasmine Champagne]

Syncfusion is a solid choice for desktop development, especially with WinForms and WPF. Their UI components are well-optimized for high-resolution displays, but one thing to watch out for is scaling issues on 4K screens—some older components may require tweaking DPI settings to render correctly.

For interactive and efficient desktop apps, I’d recommend:

DataGrid – Extremely powerful for handling large datasets with sorting, filtering, and virtual scrolling.

Ribbon Control – Great for modernizing WinForms/WPF apps with an Office-like UI.

Charting Components – Smooth performance, even with real-time data updates.

Regarding licensing, Syncfusion's Community License is surprisingly generous—it’s free for individuals and small businesses (under $1M revenue). If you're just experimenting or working solo, it should be more than enough. However, larger teams might need to look into their paid plans for advanced support.

Have you considered .NET MAUI if you're open to cross-platform desktop development?