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    <h1>Free Split-Button (dropdown button) control for .NET</h1>
    <p class="section-info">Free for non-commercial use splitbutton control for .NET Windows Forms (C#, VB.net) with native look and feel and flexible features.</p>

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          <h2 class="first">What is it?</h2>
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            <li><strong>Split-button (Dropdown button) control for .NET Windows Forms</strong></li>
            <li><strong>Free</strong> for non-commercial use, <strong>cheap license for commercial use</strong> with included <strong>source code</strong>.</li>
            <li>Compatible with: Visual Studio 2015, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2008, 2005, with full designer support.</li>
            <li>For C#, Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), managed C++, and other CLI languages.</li>
            <li>Compatible with .NET 4.5, .NET 4, .NET 3.5, .NET 3, .NET 2, and newer.</li>
            <li>Runs on Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, 2003, XP, 2000, and newer, both 32-bit and 64-bit.</li>
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          <h2>Features</h2>
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            <li><strong>Native look and feel</strong> — Better SplitButton always uses the current Windows theme for a consistent, professional appearance.</li>
            <li><strong>Flexible dropdown</strong> — Supports context menu, custom controls, or any content in the dropdown area.</li>
            <li><strong>Easy to use</strong> — Works just like a regular button with added dropdown functionality.</li>
            <li><strong>Customizable</strong> — Full control over appearance, behavior, and dropdown content.</li>
            <li><strong>Light-weight</strong> — Small DLL, no dependencies, easy xcopy deployment.</li>
            <li><strong>Source code included</strong> with commercial license.</li>
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          <h2>Why Better SplitButton?</h2>
          <p>The standard .NET ToolStripSplitButton is limited to toolbars and doesn't work as a standalone control. Better SplitButton fills this gap by providing a proper split-button control that can be placed anywhere on your form, with native Windows theme support and full customization options.</p>

          <p>Better SplitButton is free for non-commercial use. Commercial licenses include full source code and are very affordable.</p>
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          <a href="https://www.componentowl.com/bettersplitbutton.exe" class="standard-free-download" style="float:none;margin:0 auto 10px;display:block">Free Download</a>
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          <p><strong>Seamless integration with .NET 2.0 and higher</strong></p>
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            <p><a href="/better-splitbutton/quick-start-guide.html" target="_blank">See Quick Start Guide</a></p>
            <p><a href="/better-splitbutton/documentation.html" target="_blank">See Documentation</a></p>
            <p><a href="/better-splitbutton/class-reference.html" target="_blank">See Class Reference</a></p>
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        <a href="https://www.componentowl.com/bettersplitbutton.exe" class="standard-free-download">Free Download</a>
        <a href="/pricing-licensing/better-splitbutton" class="commercial-buy">Buy Commercial License</a>
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