Drawboard PDF vs Smallpdf

Drawboard PDF is a cross-device tool for marking up, reviewing, signing and sharing PDFs. It runs on the web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, with a Chrome extension, and lists text editing, annotation, OCR and PDF conversion. Markup options include a pen, highlighter, shapes, text review, signatures, images and audio notes. Smart ink recognition can convert freehand lines and shapes into geometric forms. On iOS and macOS, users also get calibrated length and area measurement, polylength, a protractor and a ruler. Document tools include merging and splitting PDFs, adding hyperlinks, applying tags and viewing separate documents in different windows. Shared files support live or asynchronous collaboration, with unlimited contributors on the free tier. Drawboard AI can summarize or rephrase selected text, define words, translate and correct grammar; its privacy policy says only selected text goes to OpenAI when invoked. The Free plan is free and includes 10 cloud documents, 40 MB per document and real-time sync. A 7-day trial is also listed.

Smallpdf is a PDF service with tools for editing, converting, compressing, organizing, sharing, protecting and scanning documents. Users can add text, shapes, images and freehand annotations, create forms and use OCR. It supports electronic signatures, including signing, requesting signatures and tracking documents. Files can be stored, managed and shared across devices, and the mobile app supports PDF scans, document organization and file sharing. Smallpdf is available on the web, Windows, iOS and Android, and also supports a Chrome extension. Integrations include Google Workspace and Dropbox. Thirty PDF tools are available for free, and the free trial lasts seven days. Pro costs $12 a month, billed monthly per user. Team costs $10 a month per user and covers 2 to 100 users, with a minimum of two seats. Smallpdf says it uses 256-bit TLS encryption for information transfer and is ISO/IEC 27001 certified and compliant with GDPR, CCPA and nFADP. Customer support is available around the clock.