# PyMuPDF vs Smallpdf

| Attribute | PyMuPDF | Smallpdf |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 55.1 (24% (low)) | 46.3 (55% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 38 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1,798 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 10,576 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"on_prem":true,"air_gapped":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":false,"pricing_model":"freemium","deployment_model":"cloud_saas","file_size_compression_engine":true,"interactive_form_field_creation":false,"password_protection_and_encryption":true,"permanent_blackout_redaction_engine":false,"microsoft_office_docx_xlsx_conversion":true,"page_merging_extraction_and_splitting":true,"base_text_and_image_editing_within_pdf":true,"ocr_optical_character_recognition_scanning":true,"digital_signature_certification_enforcement":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 5 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Chrome"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Sign.com"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | - |
| license.spdx | AGPL-3.0 | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"CH","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://pymupdf.readthedocs.io/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T12:46:17.005Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free","features":["30+ document management tools","Limited document downloads","Limited mobile app access","Limited Sign.com access"],"minSeats":1,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":null}],"description":"30+ document management tools with limited usage","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"tools":"30+","downloads":"limited","mobile_access":"limited","sign_com_limit":"2 documents/month"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"Billed annually","features":["Unlimited access to 30+ tools","Unlimited document downloads","Edit Text, OCR, and more","Strong Compression","Unlimited AI-powered tools","Unlimited mobile app access","Unlimited Sign.com Premium subscription"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"annual","description":"Unlimited access to all tools, AI features, and premium compression","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"Per-seat billed annually","features":["Everything in Pro","Special discounted pricing","Priority customer support","Centralized billing","Member access management","Unlimited Sign.com Premium for each team member"],"minSeats":2,"commitment":"annual","description":"Team collaboration with discounted per-seat pricing and centralized management","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"team_size":"2-19 seats"}},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"Custom pricing available upon request","features":["Everything in Pro for Teams","Custom pricing","Flexible payment options","Dedicated customer support"],"minSeats":20,"description":"Enterprise solutions for large teams with custom terms","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Freemium model with paid subscription tiers billed annually.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://smallpdf.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T15:50:20.686Z","freeTrialDays":7,"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| release.cadence_days | 35 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.28.2","date":"2026-08-06T22:16:34Z","type":"stable","version":"1.28.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.28.0","date":"2026-06-29T09:18:49Z","type":"stable","version":"1.28.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.27.2.3","date":"2026-04-24T14:23:34Z","type":"stable","version":"1.27.2.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.27.2.2","date":"2026-03-20T09:56:24Z","type":"stable","version":"1.27.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.27.2","date":"2026-03-10T13:11:38Z","type":"stable","version":"1.27.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.27.1","date":"2026-02-11T15:12:59Z","type":"stable","version":"1.27.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.26.7","date":"2025-12-11T23:17:03Z","type":"stable","version":"1.26.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.26.6","date":"2025-11-05T16:07:35Z","type":"stable","version":"1.26.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.26.5","date":"2025-10-10T14:07:18Z","type":"stable","version":"1.26.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.26.4","date":"2025-08-25T14:34:56Z","type":"stable","version":"1.26.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.26.3","date":"2025-07-02T21:52:37Z","type":"stable","version":"1.26.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.26.1","date":"2025-06-11T22:30:03Z","type":"stable","version":"1.26.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.26.0","date":"2025-05-22T16:30:32Z","type":"stable","version":"1.26.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.25.5","date":"2025-03-31T23:25:00Z","type":"stable","version":"1.25.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.25.4","date":"2025-03-14T19:16:56Z","type":"stable","version":"1.25.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.25.3","date":"2025-02-06T13:12:40Z","type":"stable","version":"1.25.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.25.2","date":"2025-01-17T16:36:36Z","type":"stable","version":"1.25.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.25.1","date":"2024-12-11T22:51:35Z","type":"stable","version":"1.25.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.25.0","date":"2024-12-05T20:45:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.25.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/pymupdf/PyMuPDF/releases/tag/1.24.14","date":"2024-11-19T11:21:54Z","type":"stable","version":"1.24.14"}]` | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5.3 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":1,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=pymupdf&per_page=100","last_12m":1,"max_severity":"MODERATE"}` | - |

## Capabilities (PDF Editors)

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

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:04:53.604Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*