Overall Winner
Smallpdf
beats Soda PDF by 4 points
Soda PDF 64/100
Smallpdf 🏆 68/100
S
Soda PDF
From $6.75/mo
VS
Smallpdf
From $12/mo
The verdict
Smallpdf scores 68/100 against Soda PDF's 64/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Soda PDF
Smallpdf
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★★★★
★★★★★
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Soda PDF
"Feature-complete PDF editor hampered by clunky UX and poor support"
Pros
Professional feature set with edit, convert, OCR, forms, and security Good multi-document translation and editing capability Comprehensive desktop editor for Windows and Mac
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | Soda PDF | Smallpdf | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $6.75/mo | From $12/mo | Soda PDF |
Our pick