Overall Winner
Smallpdf
beats EasyOCR by 24 points
EasyOCR 42/100
Smallpdf 🏆 66/100
EasyOCR
Free
VS
Smallpdf
From $12/mo
The verdict
Smallpdf scores 66/100 against EasyOCR's 42/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
EasyOCR
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
EasyOCR
"The low-friction Python OCR — three-line setup for messier scans"
Pros
Three-line pip install — the low-friction Python OCR option 80+ languages with CRAFT text detection Zero negative community mentions (4 pos of 13)
Smallpdf
"A polished, well-loved PDF suite — OCR is a buried, unreviewed feature"
Pros
Polished, easy suite — 4.8 average across 5,025 user reviews Easy to use (34.6%) and fast (19.2%) per scraped reviews OCR available inside the web suite
Pricing & value
| Metric | EasyOCR | Smallpdf | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | From $12/mo | EasyOCR |
Our pick