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Alternatives to Smallpdf with a one-time purchase

The Smallpdf listing shows no one-time purchase. 6 of the 15 other PDF editors in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Smallpdf's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 3 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Smallpdf

  1. 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.
    PDF Candy vs SmallpdfPDF Candy pricing and details

  2. 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.
    LightPDF vs SmallpdfLightPDF pricing and details

  3. 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.
    Xodo vs SmallpdfXodo pricing and details

  4. 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.
    Foxit PDF Editor pricing and details

  5. 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.
    PDFelement pricing and details

  6. 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.
    UPDF pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Smallpdf that you buy once?

Yes. PDF Candy, LightPDF, Xodo, Foxit PDF Editor, PDFelement and UPDF can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Smallpdf once instead of subscribing?

The Smallpdf listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these PDF editors are free?

PDF Candy, LightPDF and Xodo 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.