Overall Winner
Smallpdf
beats PDFescape by 38 points
Smallpdf 🏆 68/100
PDFescape 30/100
Smallpdf
From $12/mo
VS
PDFescape
From $6/mo
The verdict
Smallpdf scores 68/100 against PDFescape's 30/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Smallpdf
PDFescape
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Features
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
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
PDFescape
"A once-great form-filling tool ruined by a disastrous 2022 redesign"
Pros
Still works for basic form filling Free tier available for simple edits Cheaper alternative to Adobe for basic tasks
Pricing & value
| Metric | Smallpdf | PDFescape | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $12/mo | From $6/mo | PDFescape |
Our pick