PDFelement vs Smallpdf
On the evidence we track, Smallpdf leads this comparison with a composite score of 46/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for pdf editors. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
PDFelement
A multi-purpose PDF tool that lets users modify document content (text and images), create interactive forms, read text from scanned files, reorganize pages, convert between document formats, and apply digital signatures. Works on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and through a web interface.
Smallpdf
LeaderA cloud-based PDF software platform providing over 30 tools for document conversion, compression, editing, e-signing, and file management. Available via web, desktop application, and mobile apps with a freemium pricing model.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
PDFelement
From $129.99 one-time for individuals or $139/user/month for teams. Free trial available.
- PDFelement for Individuals$129.99 perpetual (12% discount from $159)
- Edit text and images
- Annotate documents
- Merge and split pages
- OCR scanning
- Convert to and from PDF
- +4 more
- PDFelement for TeamContact sales
Smallpdf
LeaderFreemium model with paid subscription tiers billed annually.
- FreeFree
- 30+ document management tools
- Limited document downloads
- Limited mobile app access
- Limited Sign.com access
- ProBilled annually
- Unlimited access to 30+ tools
- Unlimited document downloads
- Edit Text, OCR, and more
- Strong Compression
- Unlimited AI-powered tools
- +2 more
- TeamPer-seat billed annually
- Everything in Pro
- Special discounted pricing
- Priority customer support
- Centralized billing
- Member access management
- +1 more
- BusinessContact sales
- Everything in Pro for Teams
- Custom pricing
- Flexible payment options
- Dedicated customer support
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
PDFelement
Not documented yet.
Smallpdf
Leader- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- Google Chrome
- Google Workspace
- Sign.com
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.