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Soda PDF alternatives
Soda PDF compared with 5 alternatives: Nitro PDF Pro, Foxit PDF Editor, Adobe Acrobat, PDFelement and Smallpdf.
Soda PDF's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soda PDFThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows |
| Nitro PDF Pro | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Foxit PDF Editor | Free trial · from $129.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Adobe Acrobat | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| PDFelement | Free trial · from $11.99 | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Smallpdf | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Soda PDF
- Free trial · from $15/mo
Nitro PDF Pro
Desktop PDF editor for Windows and Mac with AI tools, billed yearly
- Soda PDF has a free plan. Nitro PDF Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Nitro PDF Pro lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Nitro PDF Pro also covers documents.
- Soda PDF also covers forms.
Suits: Windows offices that want an Office-style PDF editor
- Free trial · from $129.99/yr
Foxit PDF Editor
PDF editor for Windows, Mac and web, yearly or as a one-time license
- Soda PDF has a free plan. Foxit PDF Editor does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Foxit PDF Editor lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Foxit PDF Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Foxit PDF Editor also covers documents.
Suits: Offices replacing Adobe Acrobat on Windows and Mac machines
- 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 macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only Adobe Acrobat lists a browser extension.
- Adobe Acrobat also covers documents.
Suits: Offices that exchange PDFs with clients who also use Acrobat
- Free trial · from $11.99
PDFelement
Wondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license
- Soda PDF has a free plan. PDFelement does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only PDFelement lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- PDFelement can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Windows or Mac users who want to pay once for a PDF editor
- Free plan
Smallpdf
30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps
- Only Smallpdf lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- Soda PDF also covers forms.
Suits: People who convert or shrink a PDF now and then in the browser
Limits worth knowing in Soda PDF
- Prices appear only at checkout, which could not be read; marketing pages show changing promotional prices, such as $49.95 for Pro against $110.
- The desktop app is for Windows only; Mac, Linux and phone users work in the browser.
- Soda PDF is sold only by subscription; there is no perpetual license.
- AI chat is capped by plan, at 10 questions on Standard, 50 on Pro and 200 on Business.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Soda PDF?
The alternatives to Soda PDF in this directory are Nitro PDF Pro, Foxit PDF Editor, Adobe Acrobat, PDFelement and Smallpdf. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Soda PDF.
Is there a free alternative to Soda PDF?
Yes. Adobe Acrobat and Smallpdf have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Soda PDF alternatives work on macOS?
The Soda PDF listing does not include a macOS app. Nitro PDF Pro, Foxit PDF Editor, Adobe Acrobat and PDFelement list one.
Which Soda PDF alternatives work on Android?
The Soda PDF listing does not include an Android app. Foxit PDF Editor, Adobe Acrobat, PDFelement and Smallpdf 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.