# CocoDoc vs Smallpdf Comparison

| | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 14 | 304 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $0 per user | 0 1 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CocoDoc

Pros:
- Automations (1 reviews)
- Document Management (1 reviews)


### Smallpdf

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)
- Easy Conversion (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (2 reviews)
- Additional Costs (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (239 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 10.0 (8 reviews) | 9.4 (242 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.5 (41 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 10.0 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (202 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 9.3 (224 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CocoDoc

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free

Price: $0 per user

Description: Available Space: 50MB

Key Features:
- Customize your PDF by adding or removing text
- Choose your favorable font type, size, and style
- Add page numbers and website links in your PDF

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/cocodoc/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Smallpdf

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Plan

Price: 0 1

Description: Access to all 21 PDF tools on web app—2 conversions/day. 

Key Features:
- Compress PDF
- PDF Converter
- PDF to Office

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### E-Signature

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CocoDoc** | 9.4/10 | 8 |
| **Smallpdf** | N/A | N/A |

#### Signature Process

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Signing** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders and Expirations** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sign-In Process** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Signatures** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Signature Workflow** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk Digital Signatures ** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Signature Document Creation** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - E-Signature

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security and Scalability

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Signature History and Audit** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Enterprise Scalability** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Custom Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### PDF Editor

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CocoDoc** | 9.6/10 | 8 |
| **Smallpdf** | 8.8/10 | 144 |

#### Organization

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Protect** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 9.0 (107 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (113 reviews) | 
| **Document Scanning** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (108 reviews) | 
| **Editing History** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (112 reviews) | 

#### Editing

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Size** | 10.0 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (122 reviews) | 
| **Edit Fields** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (118 reviews) | 
| **New PDF** | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (116 reviews) | 
| **Field Functions** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (107 reviews) | 
| **Annotate** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (105 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | 10.0 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (108 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (87 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (77 reviews) | 

### File Converter

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CocoDoc** | 9.5/10 | 9 |
| **Smallpdf** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Recovery** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Details** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Password** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Conversion

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Convert** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Conversion** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Batch View** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Edit** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Split and Merge** | 9.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - File Converter

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Document Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CocoDoc** | 9.5/10 | 8 |
| **Smallpdf** | 8.5/10 | 100 |

#### Design

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Graphics** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (81 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (76 reviews) | 
| **Themes** | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (77 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (68 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Communication** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (68 reviews) | 

#### File Types

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Export** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (86 reviews) | 
| **Import** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 9.1 (86 reviews) | 
| **Web Publishing** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (69 reviews) | 

#### Edit & Revise

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Revision History** | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (73 reviews) | 
| **Suggestion Mode** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (73 reviews) | 
| **Document Editor** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (82 reviews) | 

#### Integrate & Embed

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (60 reviews) | 
| **Website** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (69 reviews) | 
| **Applications** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (68 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 8.9 (80 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 8.4 (64 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (56 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 7.8 (27 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | 7.4 (26 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Creation

| Feature | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [PDF Editors](https://www.g2.com/categories/pdf-editor), [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation)

**Unique to CocoDoc (2):** [File Converter Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-converter), [E-Signature Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-signature)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CocoDoc | Smallpdf | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 42.9% | 45.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 37.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 7.1% | 17.3% | 

### By Industry

#### CocoDoc

- **Information Technology and Services:** 42.9%
- **Computer Software:** 21.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 14.3%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 7.1%
- **Insurance:** 7.1%
- **Human Resources:** 7.1%

#### Smallpdf

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.8%
- **Computer Software:** 7.5%
- **Higher Education:** 5.1%
- **Education Management:** 5.1%
- **Financial Services:** 4.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Retail:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 46.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to CocoDoc

- [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3626 reviews)
- [pdfFiller](https://www.g2.com/products/pdffiller/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (915 reviews)
- [Lumin for G Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lumin-for-g-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (815 reviews)
- [Nitro PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/nitro-pdf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (383 reviews)
- [Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1044 reviews)
- [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5122 reviews)
- [UPDF](https://www.g2.com/products/updf/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [PandaDoc](https://www.g2.com/products/pandadoc/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (3489 reviews)
- [iLovePDF](https://www.g2.com/products/ilovepdf/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (577 reviews)
- [Box](https://www.g2.com/products/box/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (5248 reviews)

### Alternatives to Smallpdf

- [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5122 reviews)
- [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3626 reviews)
- [Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1044 reviews)
- [iLovePDF](https://www.g2.com/products/ilovepdf/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (577 reviews)
- [Nitro PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/nitro-pdf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (383 reviews)
- [pdfFiller](https://www.g2.com/products/pdffiller/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (915 reviews)
- [PDF-XChange Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-xchange-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (148 reviews)
- [FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac](https://www.g2.com/products/finereader-pdf-for-windows-and-mac/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [PDFescape](https://www.g2.com/products/pdfescape/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (70 reviews)
- [Lumin for G Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lumin-for-g-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (815 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CocoDoc

- Title: [It's the best why people helping for them](https://www.g2.com/discussions/it-s-the-best-why-people-helping-for-them) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "One of the best service here and so fast service "
- Title: [Is this software works in dark mode?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-this-software-works-in-dark-mode) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it works in dark theme or white theme also.
"
- Title: [what are the new feature are upcoming?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-new-feature-are-upcoming) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "More ease of access to all users"
- Title: [What is the best way to change the color of highlight?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-change-the-color-of-highlight) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Thanks for your query. Unfortunately, we're unable to change the color of the highlight now but I have passed along your suggestions to our team so that they..."
- Title: [Will CocoDoc team come up with an app? Is it viable at this time?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/will-cocodoc-team-come-up-with-an-app-is-it-viable-at-this-time) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Thanks for your question. We consider your suggestions to be very insightful. I will pass it on to our product development team to see if they could develop..."

### Smallpdf

- Title: [What is Smallpdf used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-smallpdf-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Smallpdf is a Swiss online web-based PDF software, founded in 2013. It offers free services to compress, convert and edit PDF documents."
- Title: [Is small PDF free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-small-pdf-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes but you can buy premium for more features"
- Title: [What are some exciting features we can see in Smallpdf?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-some-exciting-features-we-can-see-in-smallpdf) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "pdf editing is most exciting feature"
- Title: [Is Smallpdf com safe to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-smallpdf-com-safe-to-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Ofcourse yes"
- Title: [Large File takes time why?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/large-file-takes-time-why) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Because its name is SMALL pdf"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/cocodoc-vs-smallpdf)