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Reviews

**LightPDF** [

4.6/5(22)

](https://www.g2.com/products/lightpdf/reviews#reviews)

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**[

4.3/5(46)

](https://www.g2.com/products/lightpdf-formerly-apowerpdf/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**LightPDF**
No pricing available

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**LightPDF**
Not enough reviews yet

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**LightPDF**
Not enough reviews yet

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**LightPDF**
Not enough reviews yet

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**LightPDF**
Not enough reviews yet

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**LightPDF**
[
Ease of Use (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lightpdf/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1289807&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
User-Friendly Interface (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/lightpdf/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1289795&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Additional Costs (1)
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Intrusive Advertising (1)
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**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**LightPDF**
 ![LightPDF screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1624816/PDF-Editing.png)

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**LightPDF**

9.4

9.419

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**

8.6

8.641

Ease of Use

**LightPDF**

9.4

9.420

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**

9.6

9.641

Ease of Setup

**LightPDF**

9.2

9.210

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**
Not enough data

Ease of Admin

**LightPDF**
Not enough data

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**LightPDF**

8.1

8.117

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**

8.7

8.739

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**LightPDF**
Not enough data

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**LightPDF**

9.4

9.419

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)**

9.1

9.141

Features

PDF Editor[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.1

21

9.0

44

Organization

Protect

8.9

14

9.2(won by 0.3)

36

Document Management

9.1

13

9.2(won by 0.1)

36

Document Scanning

8.2

13

8.8(won by 0.6)

34

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Editing History

8.6

14

9.0(won by 0.4)

32

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Editing

Size

9.0(won by 0.2)

17

8.8

36

Edit Fields

8.2

15

9.0(won by 0.8)

36

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Convert to PDF

8.8

15

9.1(won by 0.3)

35

Field Functions

8.1

16

8.3(won by 0.2)

36

Annotate

8.6

15

9.2(won by 0.6)

35

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Operating System

PC Operating System

7.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Mac Operating System

6.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Linux Operating System

5.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rich Text Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

PDF Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Merge/Append Files

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

PDF Reader

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Indexing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Side-by-Side Comparison

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rearrange Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optical Character Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rotate Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Delete Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Generation[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Sources

Software

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spreadsheets

Not enough data

Not enough data

Documents

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generation

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Delivery

Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Schedule

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Image

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Image-to-Text

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Document Generation

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Output Formats

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract Drafting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interaction Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conditional Logic

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Creation[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design

Graphics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Themes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration

Multi-User Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Types

Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Import

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web Publishing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Edit & Revise

Revision History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Suggestion Mode

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrate & Embed

Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website

Not enough data

Not enough data

Applications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Operating System

PC Operating System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mac Operating System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Linux Operating System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Image

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Speech

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Image-to-Text

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Document Creation

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![LightPDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_339263bf656eff8a24109626b8732178/lightpdf.png "LightPDF")](https://www.g2.com/products/lightpdf/reviews)

LightPDF

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

55.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

30.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

15.0%

[![LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_055c67267dea20f872e4ff17098244b8/lightpdf-formerly-apowerpdf.jpg "LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)")](https://www.g2.com/products/lightpdf-formerly-apowerpdf/reviews)

LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

23.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

53.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

55.0%

23.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

30.0%

23.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

15.0%

53.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![LightPDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_339263bf656eff8a24109626b8732178/lightpdf.png "LightPDF")](https://www.g2.com/products/lightpdf/reviews)
LightPDF

Construction

10.0%

Consumer Services

10.0%

Information Technology and Services

10.0%

Accounting

5.0%

Civil Engineering

5.0%

Other

60.0%

[![LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_055c67267dea20f872e4ff17098244b8/lightpdf-formerly-apowerpdf.jpg "LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)")](https://www.g2.com/products/lightpdf-formerly-apowerpdf/reviews)
LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)

Information Technology and Services

25.6%

Higher Education

11.6%

Computer Software

9.3%

Education Management

9.3%

Oil & Energy

7.0%

Other

37.2%

FAQs

## LightPDF vs LightPDF (formerly ApowerPDF) FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between ApowerPDF vs LightPDF?

LightPDF stands out for its higher G2 rating and unified platform approach, while ApowerPDF is more established with a larger review base and slightly higher support scores.

| [ApowerPDF](https://www.g2.com/products/apowerpdf/reviews) | [LightPDF](https://www.g2.com/products/lightpdf/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.3/5 (46 reviews) | 4.6/5 (23 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Small-Business |
| — | 9.2 |
| 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Versatile PDF editing and conversion | Unified platform for editing, conversion, OCR, and AI tools |

### How do the pricing models of ApowerPDF and LightPDF compare?

LightPDF is rated higher for value, with reviewers describing its pricing as moderate and its free version as robust for basic tasks.

- **ApowerPDF:** Reviewers note ApowerPDF is less expensive than some leading options but still considered somewhat costly for its feature set.
- **LightPDF:** Reviewers describe LightPDF's pricing as moderate, with a free version covering basic needs and premium unlocking advanced features.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers highlight LightPDF's unified platform and reliable conversion as reasons to choose it over juggling multiple tools.

### What are the best alternatives to ApowerPDF and LightPDF?

The top 3 alternatives to ApowerPDF and LightPDF are Wondershare PDFelement, PDF-XChange Editor, and Foxit PDF Editor.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ApowerPDF](https://www.g2.com/products/apowerpdf/reviews) | 4.3/5 (46) | Enterprise | Less expensive than some leading options, but still considered costly for its features | Versatile PDF editing and conversion |
| [LightPDF](https://www.g2.com/products/lightpdf/reviews) | 4.6/5 (23) | Small-Business | Moderate pricing, robust free version for basic tasks | Unified platform for editing, conversion, OCR, and AI tools |
| [Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1044) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive PDF editing capabilities |
| [PDF-XChange Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-xchange-editor/reviews) | 4.6/5 (148) | Enterprise | — | Advanced annotation and editing tools |
| [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) | 4.6/5 (3706) | Small-Business | — | Feature-rich editor with strong performance |

### Which PDF Editor features should I prioritize when comparing ApowerPDF and LightPDF?

Buyers should prioritize Protect, Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Meets Requirements, and OCR capabilities when comparing ApowerPDF and LightPDF.

- **Protect:** Both products support document protection, with ApowerPDF and LightPDF reviewers citing password and encryption features.
- **Ease of Use:** ApowerPDF scores 9.6, LightPDF scores 9.4; LightPDF has 6 all-time mentions for ease of use.
- **Quality of Support:** ApowerPDF scores 8.7, LightPDF scores 8.1.
- **Meets Requirements:** ApowerPDF scores 8.6, LightPDF scores 9.4.
- **OCR:** LightPDF reviewers frequently mention OCR as a valued feature, with multiple recent positive mentions.

### What are the pros and cons of ApowerPDF vs LightPDF?

ApowerPDF's headline strength is its versatile PDF editing and conversion, while LightPDF excels as a unified platform with strong ease of use and AI-powered tools.

- **ApowerPDF strengths:** Versatile editing and conversion, password protection, digital signatures, intuitive interface, lightweight performance, and multi-format export.
- **ApowerPDF trade-offs:** Reviewers note higher cost relative to features, limited advanced editing tools compared to top competitors, and occasional performance slowdowns with large files.
- **LightPDF strengths:** Unified platform for editing, conversion, OCR, and AI tools; 6 all-time mentions for ease of use and user-friendly interface; reliable conversion quality; strong mobile and web accessibility; batch processing and file compression.
- **LightPDF trade-offs:** Reviewers cite additional costs for advanced features, occasional intrusive advertising, limited integrations, and OCR accuracy dependent on source quality.

### Is ApowerPDF or LightPDF better for small businesses?

LightPDF is the better fit for small businesses, with a higher G2 rating and the largest reviewer segment in Small-Business.

- **ApowerPDF:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight its versatility and editing capabilities but note higher cost and limited integrations.
- **LightPDF:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers praise its ease of use, unified platform, and value for small teams.

### Which PDF Editor platform has better integrations?

Neither ApowerPDF nor LightPDF has a clear reviewer preference for integrations, as no recent reviews cite specific third-party integrations for either product.

- **ApowerPDF:** No reviewer-cited integrations in recent reviews.
- **LightPDF:** No reviewer-cited integrations in recent reviews.

### How do ApowerPDF and LightPDF compare on customer support?

ApowerPDF and LightPDF are within 0.6 points on Quality of Support, with ApowerPDF scoring higher at 8.7 versus LightPDF's 8.1.

- **ApowerPDF:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive and helpful, with multiple positive mentions of online resources and ease of getting started.
- **LightPDF:** Reviewers note support is usually helpful, but some cite slow or confusing customer care experiences, especially regarding integration with related products.

### Which is easier to implement, ApowerPDF or LightPDF?

LightPDF has a measurable advantage in Ease of Setup, scoring 9.2, while ApowerPDF has no published score for this dimension.

- **ApowerPDF:** Reviewers describe setup as simple and installation as quick, with no major barriers to getting started.
- **LightPDF:** Reviewers consistently praise easy onboarding, straightforward setup, and rapid initial use, with a 9.2 Ease of Setup score.

### Which product has better Protect?

Both ApowerPDF and LightPDF are frequently cited for their Protect features, with reviewers highlighting password protection and encryption capabilities.

- **ApowerPDF:** Reviewers consistently mention password protection and encryption as core features; Meets Requirements score is 8.6.
- **LightPDF:** Reviewers cite password protection and encryption, with Protect features mentioned in recent and all-time reviews; Meets Requirements score is 9.4.

Alternatives

**LightPDF Alternatives**

 ![Wondershare PDFelement](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b2b015b79fe294e95e3a05c4b7ffe26/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement.svg "Wondershare PDFelement")

[
Wondershare PDFelement
](/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews)

 ![Foxit PDF Editor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1704327af4e4eb2d2174535f45143cf5/foxit-pdf-editor.svg "Foxit PDF Editor")

[
Foxit PDF Editor
](/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews)

 ![Adobe Acrobat](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f70633054b433f46ad80f9667092d308/adobe-acrobat.svg "Adobe Acrobat")

[
Adobe Acrobat
](/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)

 ![UPDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_2f63ddf06ad6af049351fc30a7c892db/updf.png "UPDF")

[
UPDF
](/products/updf/reviews)

**LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF) Alternatives**

 ![Wondershare PDFelement](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b2b015b79fe294e95e3a05c4b7ffe26/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement.svg "Wondershare PDFelement")

[
Wondershare PDFelement
](/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews)

 ![PDF-XChange Editor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6d6cdae1357e7a4f1632aa67179169d3/pdf-xchange-editor.png "PDF-XChange Editor")

[
PDF-XChange Editor
](/products/pdf-xchange-editor/reviews)

 ![Foxit PDF Editor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1704327af4e4eb2d2174535f45143cf5/foxit-pdf-editor.svg "Foxit PDF Editor")

[
Foxit PDF Editor
](/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews)

 ![Adobe Acrobat](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f70633054b433f46ad80f9667092d308/adobe-acrobat.svg "Adobe Acrobat")

[
Adobe Acrobat
](/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)

## LightPDF vs LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF)

- Reviewers felt that LightPDF meets the needs of their business better than LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF) is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of LightPDF over LightPDF(formerly ApowerPDF).