PDF.it vs SmallPDF
SmallPDF is a solid tool — but you get more features, AI tools, and eSign at PDF.it for less than half the price.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
All data current as of April 2026.
| Feature | PDF.it | SmallPDF |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $3.99/month (Pro) | ~$9/month (Pro) |
| Free tier | 10 conversions/day, 25MB | 2 tasks/day, 15MB |
| File size limit (paid) | 200MB (Pro) / 1GB (Business) | ~2GB (Pro) |
| Unlimited conversions | ||
| Batch processing | ||
| eSign | ||
| OCR | ||
| AI Chat with PDF | ||
| AI Summarizer | ||
| AI Translate PDF | ||
| PDF Redaction | ||
| Compare PDF versions | ||
| Table extraction to Excel | ||
| Languages | 3 (EN, ES, BR) | ~24 |
| Privacy (file storage) | Deleted immediately after download | Temporarily stored |
| Offline mode |
Why PDF.it Wins for Most Users
Four reasons PDF.it is a better fit for the vast majority of users switching from SmallPDF.
More than 55% cheaper
PDF.it Pro is $3.99/month vs SmallPDF Pro at ~$9/month. Annual plans bring it even lower. You get unlimited conversions either way — you're just paying far less for them.
AI tools SmallPDF doesn't have
Chat with PDF, AI Summarizer, Smart Data Extraction, ATS Resume Optimizer, Question Generator, and Translate PDF are all included in PDF.it. SmallPDF has none of these.
eSign included
PDF.it Business includes electronic signatures with session-only storage — we never save reusable signature libraries server-side. SmallPDF does not offer eSign.
More generous free tier
PDF.it gives free users 10 conversions per day with files up to 25MB. SmallPDF limits free users to 2 tasks per day with a 15MB cap.
The One Thing SmallPDF Does Better
SmallPDF has a longer track record and supports approximately 24 languages — far more than PDF.it's current three (English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese). If your users primarily work in languages beyond those three, SmallPDF may serve them better. SmallPDF also has deeper integrations with Google Drive and Dropbox, which can be useful if your team lives inside those ecosystems. For most individual users and small teams in English, Spanish, or Portuguese markets, PDF.it is the stronger choice on price and features.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import my SmallPDF files into PDF.it?+
Yes. PDF.it works with any standard PDF file, regardless of which tool created it. Just upload the file and use any of our 30+ tools on it.
Is PDF.it really cheaper than SmallPDF?+
Yes. PDF.it Pro is $3.99/month versus SmallPDF Pro at approximately $9/month — that's more than 55% cheaper for unlimited conversions and a larger feature set including AI tools.
Does PDF.it have a free plan?+
Yes. The free plan gives you 10 conversions per day with files up to 25MB. SmallPDF's free tier allows only 2 tasks per day with a 15MB limit.
Does PDF.it store my files?+
No. PDF.it processes files in real time and deletes them immediately after you download the result. Files are never stored, indexed, or shared.
Does PDF.it have AI tools that SmallPDF doesn't?+
Yes. PDF.it includes Chat with PDF, PDF Summarizer, OCR Scanner, Question Generator, ATS Resume Optimizer, Smart Data Extraction, and Translate PDF — none of which are available in SmallPDF.
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