Overall Winner
PDFgear
beats PDF Expert by 66 points
PDFgear 🏆 95/100
PDF Expert 29/100
PDFgear
Free
VS
PDF Expert
$49.99/yr
The verdict
PDFgear scores 95/100 against PDF Expert's 29/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
PDFgear
PDF Expert
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
PDFgear
"Free desktop PDF suite users call the VLC of PDF editing."
Pros
Completely free with no signup Full edit convert merge suite Easy intuitive desktop interface
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 | PDFgear | PDF Expert | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | PDFgear |
| Starting price | Free | $49.99/yr | PDFgear |
Our pick