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Comparison

PyMuPDF vs Smallpdf

No leader: the top candidate PyMuPDF has only 0.24 confidence (low), below the 0.35 needed to declare a winner. The attribute-by-attribute breakdown below, with a source and date on every value, is the honest way to compare them.

PyMuPDF full profile →Smallpdf full profile →
Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
PyMuPDF55
Smallpdf46
Score
Vioscale score
PyMuPDF55 / 100low · 24%
Smallpdf46 / 100medium · 55%
Pricing
Free tier
PyMuPDF✓
Smallpdf✓
Model
PyMuPDFfreemium
Smallpdffreemium
Price level
PyMuPDFlow
Smallpdflow
Transparent
PyMuPDF✗
Smallpdf✗
Integrations
Count
PyMuPDF–
Smallpdf5
Security
Gdpr
PyMuPDF–
Smallpdf✓
Iso27001
PyMuPDF–
Smallpdf✓
Scorecard
PyMuPDF5.3
Smallpdf–
Vulnerabilities
Adoption
Dependent repos
PyMuPDF1,798
Smallpdf–
Github stars
PyMuPDF10,576
Smallpdf–
Activity
Commits last 30d
PyMuPDF38
Smallpdf–
Release
Cadence days
PyMuPDF35
Smallpdf–
History
PyMuPDF20 items
Smallpdf–
License
Spdx
PyMuPDFAGPL-3.0
Smallpdf–
Language
Primary
PyMuPDFPython
Smallpdf–
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for pdf editors. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Deployment model
PyMuPDF-
SmallpdfCloud saas
Base text and image editing within PDF
PyMuPDF-
Smallpdf✓
Page merging extraction and splitting
PyMuPDF-
Smallpdf✓
OCR optical character recognition scanning
PyMuPDF-
Smallpdf✓
Permanent blackout redaction engine
PyMuPDF-
Smallpdf✗
Password protection and encryption
PyMuPDF-
Smallpdf✓
Interactive form field creation
PyMuPDF-
Smallpdf✗
Digital signature certification enforcement
PyMuPDF-
Smallpdf✓
Microsoft office docx xlsx conversion
PyMuPDF-
Smallpdf✓
File size compression engine
PyMuPDF-
Smallpdf✓
SOC2 type ii
PyMuPDF-
Smallpdf✗
ISO 27001
PyMuPDF-
Smallpdf✓
Pricing model
PyMuPDF-
SmallpdfFreemium

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

PyMuPDF

A Python library built on the MuPDF engine for reading, manipulating, converting, and annotating PDF and document files with integrated OCR support. Designed for local processing in air-gapped and regulated environments.

Independently observed

Smallpdf

A 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.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

PyMuPDF

HybridFree tier
as of verify ↗

Smallpdf

SubscriptionFree tier7-day trial

Freemium 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
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
PyMuPDF✗
Smallpdf✓
macOS
PyMuPDF✓
Smallpdf✗
Windows
PyMuPDF✓
Smallpdf✓
Linux
PyMuPDF✓
Smallpdf✗
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
PyMuPDF✗
Smallpdf✓
Self-hosted
PyMuPDF✓
Smallpdf✗
On-premise
PyMuPDF✓
Smallpdf✗
Air-gapped
PyMuPDF✓
Smallpdf✗

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

PyMuPDF

Not documented yet.

Smallpdf

5 total
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Google Chrome
  • Google Workspace
  • Sign.com
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.