Overall Winner
pdfFiller
beats PDFescape by 17 points
PDFescape 30/100
pdfFiller 🏆 47/100
PDFescape
From $6/mo
VS
pdfFiller
From $20/mo
The verdict
pdfFiller scores 47/100 against PDFescape's 30/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
PDFescape
pdfFiller
Price & Value
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Reviews
★☆☆☆☆
★★☆☆☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
PDFescape
"A once-great form-filling tool ruined by a disastrous 2022 redesign"
Pros
Still works for basic form filling Free tier available for simple edits Cheaper alternative to Adobe for basic tasks
pdfFiller
"Handy web forms filler dragged down by trial-to-annual billing traps."
Pros
Simple form fill and document merge E-sign send to clients in a snap
Pricing & value
| Metric | PDFescape | pdfFiller | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | PDFescape |
| Starting price | From $6/mo | From $20/mo | PDFescape |
Our pick