Smallpdf vs Genius Scan

Smallpdf9.0Visit Genius Scan8.8Visit

Higher score Smallpdf #3 in Mobile Scanning Apps 9.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Smallpdf

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Genius Scan #5 in Mobile Scanning Apps 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Genius Scan

• Smallpdf fits best

  Users needing a full PDF toolkit with scanning

• Genius Scan fits best

  Power users needing deep scanning workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Smallpdf 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Genius Scan 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Mobile Scanning Apps	#5 in Mobile Scanning Apps
Best for	Users needing a full PDF toolkit with scanning	Power users needing deep scanning workflows
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$7/seat/mo	$39.99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	iOS, Android, Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, ISO 27001	GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations	5 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Smallpdf 1/6 · Genius Scan 6/6
iOS app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Android app	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
OCR included	✓	✓
Searchable PDF	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Auto capture	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Multipage PDF	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Scan limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	OCR, PDF editing, conversion, forms, signatures, and redaction Web, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension support Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Workspace integrations	Unlimited high-resolution scans are included in the Basic plan. OCR, searchable PDFs, batch capture, and PDF editing support deep workflows. Works on iOS and Android with 13 cloud and storage integrations.
Cons	Free access includes limited downloads and mobile app access OCR and text editing are included with Pro Team pricing is charged per seat	OCR and searchable PDF creation require the $39.99-per-year Ultra plan. Cloud backups, multi-device sync, and web access are also paid features. Its workflow is centered on mobile apps rather than desktop-first use.
Our verdict	Smallpdf is a PDF software suite for individuals, small businesses, teams, and organizations that need scanning alongside broader document work. Its OCR recognizes text in scanned documents, while the wider toolkit covers editing,… Read the review →	Genius Scan is a mobile document-scanning app from The Grizzly Labs for individuals, small businesses, and teams. Available on iOS and Android, it detects document edges, removes backgrounds, corrects perspective and distortion, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Smallpdf — where it wins

  • OCR, PDF editing, conversion, forms, signatures, and redaction
  • Web, Windows, iOS, Android, and Chrome extension support
  • Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Workspace integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access includes limited downloads and mobile app access
  • OCR and text editing are included with Pro
  • Team pricing is charged per seat

• Genius Scan — where it wins

  • Unlimited high-resolution scans are included in the Basic plan.
  • OCR, searchable PDFs, batch capture, and PDF editing support deep workflows.
  • Works on iOS and Android with 13 cloud and storage integrations.

  Where it doesn't

  • OCR and searchable PDF creation require the $39.99-per-year Ultra plan.
  • Cloud backups, multi-device sync, and web access are also paid features.
  • Its workflow is centered on mobile apps rather than desktop-first use.

• Smallpdf9.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A broad PDF toolkit that adds OCR and scanning across web, desktop, and mobile.

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• Genius Scan8.8/10 · Free plan

  A capable mobile scanner for power users who need organization, OCR, and sync.

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