Overall Winner
Smallpdf
beats pdfFiller by 21 points
pdfFiller 47/100
Smallpdf 🏆 68/100
pdfFiller
From $20/mo
VS
Smallpdf
From $12/mo
The verdict
Smallpdf scores 68/100 against pdfFiller's 47/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
pdfFiller
Smallpdf
Price & Value
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★☆☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
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
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 | pdfFiller | Smallpdf | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Smallpdf |
| Starting price | From $20/mo | From $12/mo | Smallpdf |
Our pick