Overall Winner
PDF24
beats PDF Expert by 51 points
PDF Expert 29/100
PDF24 🏆 80/100
PDF Expert
$49.99/yr
VS
PDF24
Free
The verdict
PDF24 scores 80/100 against PDF Expert's 29/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
PDF Expert
PDF24
Price & Value
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★☆☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
PDF Expert
"Mac-native PDF editor with a $49.99 yearly plan and a 1.9 user-review average."
Pros
Most convenient PDF app on Mac
PDF24
"The most comprehensive free PDF toolkit — open-source with zero strings attached"
Pros
Genuinely 100% free with no hidden paywalls or subscriptions Full-featured suite with 24 tools including OCR and editing Open-source with no telemetry, no ads, no account required
Pricing & value
| Metric | PDF Expert | PDF24 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | PDF24 |
| Starting price | $49.99/yr | Free | PDF24 |
Our pick