Smallpdf alternatives · PDF Editors
Smallpdf alternatives with a Mac app
The Smallpdf listing does not include a Mac app. 11 of the 15 other PDF editors in this directory list a Mac app.
Smallpdf's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 7 of them are free or have a free plan.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Free
PDFgear
Free PDF editor for desktop, mobile and web with an AI copilot
- Only PDFgear lists a macOS app.
- PDFgear also covers forms.
- 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.
- Free trial · from $129.99/yr
Foxit PDF Editor
PDF editor for Windows, Mac and web, yearly or as a one-time license
- Smallpdf has a free plan. Foxit PDF Editor does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Foxit PDF Editor lists a macOS app.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- Foxit PDF Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free plan · from $79.99/yr
PDF Expert
PDF reader and editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad from Readdle
- Only PDF Expert lists a macOS app.
- Only Smallpdf lists a web app.
- Only Smallpdf lists Windows and Android apps.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Nitro PDF Pro
Desktop PDF editor for Windows and Mac with AI tools, billed yearly
- Smallpdf has a free plan. Nitro PDF Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Nitro PDF Pro lists a macOS app.
- Only Smallpdf lists an Android app.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- Free trial · from $11.99
PDFelement
Wondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license
- Smallpdf has a free plan. PDFelement does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PDFelement lists a macOS app.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- PDFelement can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Free trial · from $49.99/yr
UPDF
PDF editor with AI chat, one license across desktop and mobile
- Smallpdf has a free plan. UPDF does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only UPDF lists a macOS app.
- Only Smallpdf lists a web app.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
Common questions
Which Smallpdf alternatives have a Mac app?
iLovePDF, Sejda, Adobe Acrobat, LightPDF, PDFgear, Xodo, Foxit PDF Editor, PDF Expert and 3 more list a Mac app.
Does Smallpdf have a Mac app?
The Smallpdf listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension.
Which of these PDF editors are free?
iLovePDF, Sejda, Adobe Acrobat, LightPDF, PDFgear, Xodo and PDF Expert are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Smallpdf: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.