Overall Winner
Smallpdf
beats Adobe Acrobat by 26 points
Adobe Acrobat 42/100
Smallpdf 🏆 68/100
Adobe Acrobat
From $19.99/mo
VS
Smallpdf
From $12/mo
The verdict
Smallpdf scores 68/100 against Adobe Acrobat's 42/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Adobe Acrobat
Smallpdf
Price & Value
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Features
★★★★★ wins
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★☆☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Adobe Acrobat
"The industry-standard PDF editor with unmatched features but a punishing price"
Pros
Industry gold standard — most comprehensive PDF feature set available Advanced editing, OCR, redaction, forms, and AI assistant Can do edits that no other tool can handle
Smallpdf
"Feature-rich PDF suite with polished UX but marred by billing complaints"
Pros
Clean, intuitive interface with smooth performance Comprehensive features (compress, convert, edit, sign, merge, protect) Works without errors or lags for most tasks
Pricing & value
| Metric | Adobe Acrobat | Smallpdf | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $19.99/mo | From $12/mo | Smallpdf |
Our pick