Compare XForm vs. empower

XForm on-prem is a self-hosted document generation platform that transforms business information into high-quality PDF or PDF/A documents, accessible via a user interface or REST API. Operating entirely within your own infrastructure ensures that your data remains secure and under your control. You can create and modify document layouts directly in Microsoft Word, allowing for complete customization of branding and design. Simply insert placeholders in the document for where dynamic data is needed. The user interface facilitates the uploading of layouts and the testing of executions. You can automate processes by sending data from various applications, such as CRM or ERP systems, to the REST API, or you can integrate directly with your databases, message brokers (such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ), APIs, or files, receiving a finalized PDF in a single request. Additionally, XForm has the capability to generate dynamic barcodes and QR codes, and it can handle bulk generation for thousands of documents simultaneously. With deployment in your own data center, you achieve complete data sovereignty while ensuring compliance with GDPR requirements and enabling audit-proof archiving, all while being able to scale effectively for high-volume demands. This combination of features makes XForm an ideal solution for organizations seeking to maintain control over their document generation processes.

The empower® Suite is a software solution integrated into Microsoft 365 that simplifies the creation of presentations, documents, and emails with consistency and efficiency. It helps companies produce professional, brand-compliant content while significantly reducing effort. The suite includes three modules that can be used independently or together, working seamlessly as one system. empower® Slide Generation combines AI, templates, automation, and corporate content to create professional PowerPoint presentations in minutes instead of hours. Content is built directly in PowerPoint with no manual formatting required. Templates, brand guidelines, and design standards are built in to ensure a consistent look across all slides. Presentations are created faster, maintain visual consistency, and always meet current standards. empower® Chart Creation allows for easy, consistent, and efficient creation of complex PowerPoint charts and reports. With Excel integration and automated layout logic, professional charts with a consistent design are generated. In practice, users typically work about 50% faster than with standard PowerPoint. Existing charts from other tools can be imported with a single click, edited, and updated as needed. empower® Template Management provides current Office templates centrally and ensures their automatic application in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Colors, fonts, logos, and content always follow predefined standards. Templates and content are maintained centrally and made instantly available. This enables the creation of brand-compliant and legally sound documents without extra work for users or IT. As an integrated suite within Microsoft 365, empower® creates a unified workspace for professional corporate communication.