Overall Winner
Smallpdf
beats DocuSign by 32 points
Smallpdf 🏆 68/100
DocuSign 36/100
Smallpdf
From $12/mo
VS
DocuSign
From $11/mo
The verdict
Smallpdf scores 68/100 against DocuSign's 36/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Smallpdf
DocuSign
Price & Value
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★★★★ wins
★☆☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
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
DocuSign
"E-sign specialist with legally binding envelopes and a 1.4 user-review average."
Pros
Legally binding e-sign envelopes at scale
Pricing & value
| Metric | Smallpdf | DocuSign | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Smallpdf |
| Starting price | From $12/mo | From $11/mo | Smallpdf |
Our pick