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pdfFiller alternatives

pdfFiller compared with 5 alternatives: Adobe Acrobat, Xodo, Smallpdf, Sejda and signNow.

pdfFiller is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
pdfFillerThis toolFree trial · from $8/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Adobe AcrobatFree plan · from $14.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
XodoFree plan · from $7.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
SmallpdfFree planYesWeb, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
SejdaFree plan · from $5 one-timeYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
signNowFree trial · from $8/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

pdfFiller starts at $8 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Adobe Acrobat scores higher without starting lower. Xodo starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lesspdfFillerAdobe AcrobatXodo

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of PDF editors, and the best at every price

How each one differs from pdfFiller

  1. Adobe Acrobat

    Adobe's PDF editor for desktop, web and mobile, with an AI tier

    • Adobe Acrobat starts at $14.99 per month on an annual plan, billed monthly. pdfFiller starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Adobe Acrobat has a free plan. pdfFiller does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Adobe Acrobat lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Adobe Acrobat also covers documents.
    • pdfFiller also covers templates.

    Suits: Offices that exchange PDFs with clients who also use Acrobat

    Adobe Acrobat vs pdfFillerAdobe Acrobat pricing and details

  2. Xodo

    PDF tools on web, desktop and mobile, sold separately or as a suite

    • Xodo starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($10.99 billed monthly). pdfFiller starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Xodo has a free plan. pdfFiller does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Xodo lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only pdfFiller lists a browser extension.
    • Xodo can be bought with a one-time purchase.

    Suits: Linux users who need a full desktop PDF editor

    Xodo vs pdfFillerXodo pricing and details

  3. Smallpdf

    30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps

    • Smallpdf has a free plan. pdfFiller does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Smallpdf lists a Windows app.
    • pdfFiller also covers templates and forms.

    Suits: People who convert or shrink a PDF now and then in the browser

    Smallpdf vs pdfFillerSmallpdf pricing and details

  4. Sejda

    Web and desktop PDF tools, free within daily limits or by the week

    • Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal. pdfFiller starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Sejda has a free plan. pdfFiller does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sejda lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only pdfFiller lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only pdfFiller lists a browser extension.

    Suits: One-off jobs: a week pass covers a short burst of PDF work

    Sejda vs pdfFillerSejda pricing and details

  5. signNow

    E-signatures with unlimited users and a yearly invite allowance

    • signNow starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). pdfFiller starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
    • Only pdfFiller lists a browser extension.
    • signNow also covers documents.
    • pdfFiller also covers pDF editing.

    Suits: Small businesses with many people who each send only a few documents

    signNow vs pdfFillersignNow pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in pdfFiller

  • Month-to-month billing costs more than double the annual price on every plan.
  • Rewriting existing text, redaction, fillable forms and signature requests need Plus or Premium.
  • Receiving faxes costs extra: $19.99 a month on Basic, $14.99 on Plus and $9.99 on Premium.
  • The enterprise plans need at least 20 users for Basic or 10 for Premium, on an annual commitment.
pdfFiller pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to pdfFiller?

The alternatives to pdfFiller in this directory are Adobe Acrobat, Xodo, Smallpdf, Sejda and signNow. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with pdfFiller.

Is there a free alternative to pdfFiller?

Yes. Adobe Acrobat, Xodo, Smallpdf and Sejda have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which pdfFiller alternatives work on Windows?

The pdfFiller listing does not include a Windows app. Adobe Acrobat, Xodo, Smallpdf and Sejda list one.

Which pdfFiller alternatives work on macOS?

The pdfFiller listing does not include a macOS app. Adobe Acrobat, Xodo and Sejda list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.