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JasperReports Library
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
What it is
JasperReports Library is a Java library for generating reports and data visualizations from raw data, with an API for embedding it in Java applications. Reports can use parameters and data sources, including JDBC connections to relational databases. Predefined exporters produce PDF, XLSX, CSV, XML, RTF, ODF, text, HTML, and SWF files. The library is written entirely in Java, licensed under GNU LGPL version 3.0, and offers Jakarta compatibility as of version 7.0. The community download page lists version 7.0.8, dated August 5, 2026. The library is free, with a listed price of free. Jaspersoft Community provides a place to ask questions and find advice, how-to guides, code samples, and best practices. Jaspersoft no longer offers JasperReports Server Community Edition. Its commercial edition is described as providing better support, improved security capabilities, and protection from intellectual-property-related legal risks and liabilities; a 30-day trial is advertised for that commercial edition, not specifically for the library.
For and against
For
- Free under GNU LGPL version 3.0
- Exports to PDF, XLSX, CSV, and other formats
- Supports JDBC data sources
- Jakarta compatibility from version 7.0
Against
- JasperReports Server Community Edition is no longer offered
- The listed commercial trial is not specific to the library
The verdict
JasperReports Library provides an embeddable Java reporting option with a broad set of exporters. Developers should distinguish the free library from Jaspersoft's separately described commercial edition.
Who it suits
It suits Java developers who need to embed reporting and visualization capabilities in applications. The community resources may help developers seeking advice, guides, or code samples.
Plans and prices
JasperReports Library Community Edition
LGPLv3 · embedded Java reporting library
Read 4 Oct 2026 · community.jaspersoft.com
On the record
- Commercial security
- Jaspersoft says the commercial edition offers improved security capabilities and protection from legal risks and liabilities involving intellectual property.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Commercial support
- Jaspersoft describes its commercial edition as including better support than the community edition.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Commercial trial
- Jaspersoft advertises a 30-day trial of its commercial edition; the page does not specify a JasperReports Library-only trial.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Community help
- The Jaspersoft Community offers a place to ask questions, get advice, and find how-to guides, code samples, and best practices.community.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Current release
- The community download page lists JasperReports Library 7.0.8, dated August 5, 2026.community.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Developer interface
- The library provides a configurable API for developers to use when embedding it into Java applications.community.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- Predefined exporters support PDF, XLSX, CSV, XML, RTF, ODF, text, HTML, and SWF output.community.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Jakarta compatibility
- The library offers Jakarta compatibility as of version 7.0.community.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Language
- The library is written entirely in Java.community.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- License
- JasperReports Library is licensed under GNU LGPL version 3.0 (LGPLv3).community.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- JasperReports Library generates reports and data visualizations from raw data and can be embedded in Java applications.community.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Report inputs
- JasperReports can fill reports using parameters and data sources, including JDBC connections to relational databases.community.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Server edition limit
- Jaspersoft says it no longer offers JasperReports Server Community Edition.community.jaspersoft.com · read 4 Oct 2026
