iLovePDF vs Smallpdf

iLovePDF9.2Visit Smallpdf9.1Visit

Higher score iLovePDF #2 in PDF Editors 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit iLovePDF

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Smallpdf #3 in PDF Editors 9.1/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Smallpdf

• iLovePDF fits best

  Accessible PDF work across devices

• Smallpdf fits best

  Simple cross-platform PDF editing

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Side by side

Feature	iLovePDF 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Smallpdf 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	9.1
Ranking	#2 in PDF Editors	#3 in PDF Editors
Best for	Accessible PDF work across devices	Simple cross-platform PDF editing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$7/seat/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001
Integrations	7 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features iLovePDF 5/5 · Smallpdf 5/5
Text editing	✓	✓
Annotation tools	✓	✓
OCR	✓	✓
PDF conversion	✓	✓
Form creation	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, ios, android	web, windows, ios, android, chrome_extension
Our review
Pros	OCR, form creation, annotations, conversion, and PDF security tools Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android applications Desktop app supports local and offline document processing	Combines editing, OCR, conversion, forms, signatures, and security tools Supports web, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome Free plan includes access to 30+ document management tools
Cons	Free access includes limited document processing Existing PDF text editing is not explicitly confirmed Business features are oriented toward organizational buyers	Free plan has limited downloads and mobile app access Business pricing is custom rather than published MacOS is not listed among currently supported platforms
Our verdict	iLovePDF is a PDF productivity service for individuals, professionals, and businesses that need to edit, annotate, convert, organize, sign, protect, and compare documents. Its toolkit includes adding text, shapes, comments, and highlights;… Read the review →	Smallpdf is a PDF software suite for individuals and teams that need to edit, organize, convert, sign, and protect documents. Its tools cover editing existing text, adding text, annotations, OCR for scanned PDFs, file conversion, page… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• iLovePDF — where it wins

  • OCR, form creation, annotations, conversion, and PDF security tools
  • Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android applications
  • Desktop app supports local and offline document processing

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access includes limited document processing
  • Existing PDF text editing is not explicitly confirmed
  • Business features are oriented toward organizational buyers

• Smallpdf — where it wins

  • Combines editing, OCR, conversion, forms, signatures, and security tools
  • Supports web, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome
  • Free plan includes access to 30+ document management tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan has limited downloads and mobile app access
  • Business pricing is custom rather than published
  • MacOS is not listed among currently supported platforms

• iLovePDF9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad PDF toolkit with free access, offline desktop processing, and cross-device apps.

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• Smallpdf9.1/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad PDF toolkit for simple editing across web, Windows, mobile, and Chrome.

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