Overall Winner
Smallpdf
beats PDF Expert by 39 points
PDF Expert 29/100
Smallpdf 🏆 68/100
PDF Expert
$49.99/yr
VS
Smallpdf
From $12/mo
The verdict
Smallpdf scores 68/100 against PDF Expert's 29/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
PDF Expert
Smallpdf
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
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 | PDF Expert | Smallpdf | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Smallpdf |
| Starting price | $49.99/yr | From $12/mo | Smallpdf |
Our pick