Overall Winner
Smallpdf
beats PDFelement by 18 points
PDFelement 50/100
Smallpdf 🏆 68/100
P
PDFelement
From $7.99/mo
VS
Smallpdf
From $12/mo
The verdict
Smallpdf scores 68/100 against PDFelement's 50/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
PDFelement
Smallpdf
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
PDFelement
"Cross-platform PDF editor with AI features but inconsistent support"
Pros
Intuitive editing interface with broad platform coverage AI-powered features for document processing Cross-platform availability including mobile
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 | PDFelement | Smallpdf | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $7.99/mo | From $12/mo | PDFelement |
Our pick