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PDF Reader Pro vs Smallpdf

PDF Reader Pro

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Smallpdf

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FigurePDF Reader ProSmallpdf
Price fromFree$10/mo
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
Web—Yes
WindowsYesYes
macOSYes—
iOSYesYes
AndroidYesYes
Plans published74
Spec score · PDF editors8.8 (#15)9.4 (#1)
Annotation toolsIncludes more than 15 annotation toolsYes
Secure encryptionOffers secure encryption for banking document managementSmallpdf uses 256-bit TLS encryption for secure information transfer.
Form creationCreates fillable PDFs with text fields, radio buttons, checkboxes, and imagesYes
Founded20132013
Free planYesYes
AI integrationsIntegrates ChatGPT and DeepSeek for document processingIntegrations include the Chrome Extension, Google Workspace, and Dropbox App.
OCRYesYes
PDF conversionConverts PDFs to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, CSV, and HTMLIt converts PDFs and multiple image and office formats.
Supported platformsMac, Windows, iOS, and Androidweb,windows,ios,android,chrome_extension
Text editingEdits PDF text while preserving formattingYes

Plans

PDF Reader Pro

  • Free VersionFree
  • PDF Reader Pro StandardPrice not published
  • PDF Reader Pro AdvancedPrice not published
  • PDF Reader Pro Permanent$99.99, paid once
  • PDF Reader Pro Advanced Annual Plan$79.99 a year
  • PDF Reader Pro AI eSign Monthly PlanPrice not published
  • PDF Reader Pro AI eSign Yearly PlanPrice not published

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Smallpdf

  • FreeFree
  • Pro$12 a month
  • Team$10 a month
  • BusinessPrice not published

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In their own words

PDF Reader Pro

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Smallpdf

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.

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