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Head-to-head · PDF Editors

Smallpdf vs WPS PDF Editor

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Smallpdf #3 in PDF Editors 9.1/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Smallpdf
WPS PDF Editor #4 in PDF Editors 9.0/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit WPS PDF

Smallpdf leads on 0 checks, WPS PDF Editor on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSmallpdf · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Smallpdf scores higher on our rubric for pdf editors: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Smallpdf is the better fit for simple cross-platform PDF editing. WPS PDF Editor is the better fit for low-cost, cross-platform PDF editing.

  • Smallpdf fits best

    Simple cross-platform PDF editing

  • WPS PDF Editor fits best

    Low-cost, cross-platform PDF editing

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Side by side

Feature Smallpdf 9.1/10 Visit ↗ WPS PDF Editor 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #3 in PDF Editors #4 in PDF Editors
Best for Simple cross-platform PDF editing Low-cost, cross-platform PDF editing
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7/seat/mo —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 7 days 3 days
Free trial length 7 days · card required 3 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Tickets, Docs Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Smallpdf 5/5 · WPS PDF Editor 5/5
Text editing ✓ ✓
Annotation tools ✓ ✓
OCR ✓ ✓
PDF conversion ✓ ✓
Form creation ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms web, windows, ios, android, chrome_extension web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Edits PDF text, images, links, pages, forms, and annotations
  • Supports OCR, Office conversion, signatures, compression, and form creation
  • Available on web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and as a Chrome extension
Cons
  • Free plan has limited downloads and mobile app access
  • Business pricing is custom rather than published
  • MacOS is not listed among currently supported platforms
  • Advanced capabilities require a paid plan
  • Essential AI tools have usage limits on Pro+
  • The displayed pricing applies to PC and Android
Our verdict

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…

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WPS PDF Editor is a PDF workspace within WPS Office for individuals, students, professionals, and organizations. It combines PDF text, image, and link editing with annotations, page management, form filling, electronic signatures,…

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  1. SmallpdfPDF Editors 9.1Free plan · 7-day trial
  2. WPS PDF EditorPDF Editors 9.0Free plan · 3-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • WPS PDF Editor — where it wins

    • Edits PDF text, images, links, pages, forms, and annotations
    • Supports OCR, Office conversion, signatures, compression, and form creation
    • Available on web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and as a Chrome extension

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced capabilities require a paid plan
    • Essential AI tools have usage limits on Pro+
    • The displayed pricing applies to PC and Android
  • Smallpdf9.1/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

    Visit SmallpdfFull verdict →
  • WPS PDF Editor9.0/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

    A low-cost PDF suite with broad editing, OCR, conversion, and AI tools across platforms.

    Visit WPS PDFFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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