Overall Winner
PDF24
beats PDF Expert by 51 points
PDF24 🏆 80/100
PDF Expert 29/100
PDF24
Free
VS
PDF Expert
$49.99/yr
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
PDF24
PDF Expert
Price & Value
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★★★☆ wins
★☆☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
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
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | PDF24 | PDF Expert | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | PDF24 |
| Starting price | Free | $49.99/yr | PDF24 |
Our pick