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Smallpdf alternatives
Smallpdf compared with 10 alternatives: iLovePDF, Sejda, PDF Candy, PDF24 Tools, Adobe Acrobat and 5 more.
Smallpdf's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 9 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmallpdfThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| iLovePDF | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Sejda | Free plan · from $5 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| PDF Candy | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
| PDF24 Tools | Free | Free | Web, Windows |
| Adobe Acrobat | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| LightPDF | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| pdfFiller | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| PDFgear | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Soda PDF | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows |
| Xodo | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Smallpdf
- Free plan · from $5/mo
iLovePDF
Online PDF tools with desktop and mobile apps, free for light use
- Only iLovePDF lists a macOS app.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Occasional users who merge or compress a PDF in the browser
- Free plan · from $5 one-time
Sejda
Web and desktop PDF tools, free within daily limits or by the week
- Only Sejda lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Smallpdf lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- Sejda also covers forms.
Suits: One-off jobs: a week pass covers a short burst of PDF work
- Free plan · from $4/mo
PDF Candy
90-plus online PDF tools and a Windows app, free within limits
- Only Smallpdf lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- PDF Candy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who convert or merge PDFs now and then without signing up
- Free
PDF24 Tools
Free online PDF tools paid for by ads, plus an offline Windows app
- Only Smallpdf lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
Suits: Anyone who needs common PDF jobs done for free with no account
- Free plan · from $14.99/mo
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe's PDF editor for desktop, web and mobile, with an AI tier
- Only Adobe Acrobat lists a macOS app.
- Adobe Acrobat also covers documents and forms.
Suits: Offices that exchange PDFs with clients who also use Acrobat
- Free plan · from $5.99/mo
LightPDF
Online PDF editor and converter with AI tools paid for in credits
- Only LightPDF lists a macOS app.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- LightPDF can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who translate or summarize PDFs with AI on a small budget
- Free trial · from $8/mo
pdfFiller
Online PDF editor and form filler with templates and e-signatures
- 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 fill in and sign government, tax or legal forms
- Free
PDFgear
Free PDF editor for desktop, mobile and web with an AI copilot
- Only PDFgear lists a macOS app.
- PDFgear also covers forms.
Suits: Anyone who wants a full PDF editor without paying or signing up
- Free plan
Soda PDF
Windows PDF editor with an online version, sold by subscription
- Only Smallpdf lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- Soda PDF also covers forms.
Suits: Windows offices that deploy a PDF editor across many PCs
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Xodo
PDF tools on web, desktop and mobile, sold separately or as a suite
- Only Xodo lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- Xodo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Linux users who need a full desktop PDF editor
Limits worth knowing in Smallpdf
- US dollar prices could not be read: the pricing page fills them in by location. Smallpdf's own comparison page gives Pro as $9 to $12 a month.
- The same comparison page gives Teams, for 2 to 19 seats, as $7 to $10 per seat a month; 20 or more seats are quoted by sales.
- The free plan limits downloads each day, so regular use of any tool needs Pro.
- The desktop app is for Windows only; Mac users work in the browser.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Smallpdf?
The alternatives to Smallpdf in this directory are iLovePDF, Sejda, PDF Candy, PDF24 Tools, Adobe Acrobat, LightPDF, pdfFiller, PDFgear, Soda PDF and Xodo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Smallpdf.
Is there a free alternative to Smallpdf?
Yes. PDF24 Tools and PDFgear are free to use. iLovePDF, Sejda, PDF Candy, Adobe Acrobat, LightPDF, Soda PDF and Xodo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Smallpdf alternatives work on macOS?
The Smallpdf listing does not include a macOS app. iLovePDF, Sejda, Adobe Acrobat, LightPDF, PDFgear and Xodo list one.
Which Smallpdf alternatives work on Linux?
The Smallpdf listing does not include a Linux app. Sejda and Xodo list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.