Overall Winner
PDFgear
beats pdfFiller by 48 points
PDFgear 🏆 95/100
pdfFiller 47/100
PDFgear
Free
VS
pdfFiller
From $20/mo
The verdict
PDFgear scores 95/100 against pdfFiller's 47/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
PDFgear
pdfFiller
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
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 | PDFgear | pdfFiller | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | PDFgear |
| Starting price | Free | From $20/mo | PDFgear |
Our pick