Overall Winner
Smallpdf
beats PDFelement by 18 points
Smallpdf 🏆 68/100
PDFelement 50/100
Smallpdf
From $12/mo
VS
P
PDFelement
From $7.99/mo
The verdict
Smallpdf scores 68/100 against PDFelement's 50/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Smallpdf
PDFelement
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★★★ wins
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Smallpdf
"Feature-rich PDF suite with polished UX but marred by billing complaints"
Pros
Clean, intuitive interface with smooth performance Comprehensive features (compress, convert, edit, sign, merge, protect) Works without errors or lags for most tasks
PDFelement
"Cross-platform PDF editor with AI features but inconsistent support"
Pros
Intuitive editing interface with broad platform coverage AI-powered features for document processing Cross-platform availability including mobile
Pricing & value
| Metric | Smallpdf | PDFelement | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $12/mo | From $7.99/mo | PDFelement |
Our pick