Overall Winner
PDFgear
beats PDFelement by 45 points
PDFgear 🏆 95/100
PDFelement 50/100
PDFgear
Free
VS
P
PDFelement
From $7.99/mo
The verdict
PDFgear scores 95/100 against PDFelement's 50/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
PDFgear
PDFelement
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
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | PDFgear | PDFelement | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | From $7.99/mo | PDFgear |
Our pick