# PDF-XChange Editor vs Smallpdf Comparison | | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 148 | 303 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (39.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $62.00 1 Single User License With One-Time Purchase | 0 1 | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### PDF-XChange Editor Pros: - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Easy Editing (4 reviews) Cons: - Not-User Friendly (2 reviews) - Design Issues (1 reviews) ### Smallpdf Pros: - Ease of Use (9 reviews) - Easy Conversion (6 reviews) Cons: - Limited Features (3 reviews) - Expensive (2 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (116 reviews) | 9.1 (238 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (117 reviews) | 9.4 (241 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (27 reviews) | 9.5 (40 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.5 (25 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (98 reviews) | 8.7 (202 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 9.2 (26 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (111 reviews) | 9.3 (223 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### PDF-XChange Editor #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: PDF-XChange Editor Price: Starting at $62.00 1 Single User License With One-Time Purchase Description: Please note: two license options are available - PDF-XChange Editor and PDF-XChange Editor Plus. PDF-XChange Editor Plus includes the extra features detailed below. These features are not available in an unrestricted capacity with a regular PDF-XChange Editor license. Key Features: - Enhanced OCR Engine, Create and Edit Fillable Forms, Compare Documents, Create Dynamic Stamps etc [Learn more about PDF-XChange Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-xchange-editor/reviews) #### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### PDF Editor | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.9/10 | 95 | | **Smallpdf** | 8.8/10 | 144 | #### Organization | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Protect** | 9.1 (82 reviews) | 9.0 (107 reviews) | | **Document Management** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (113 reviews) | | **Document Scanning** | 8.9 (82 reviews) | 8.9 (108 reviews) | | **Editing History** | 8.8 (85 reviews) | 8.7 (112 reviews) | #### Editing | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Size** | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 8.9 (122 reviews) | | **Edit Fields** | 9.2 (90 reviews) | 8.8 (118 reviews) | | **New PDF** | 9.3 (85 reviews) | 9.2 (116 reviews) | | **Field Functions** | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 8.8 (107 reviews) | | **Annotate** | 9.2 (83 reviews) | 8.5 (105 reviews) | #### Operating System | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **PC Operating System** | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 8.9 (108 reviews) | | **Mac Operating System** | 8.2 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (87 reviews) | | **Linux Operating System** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (77 reviews) | ### Document Generation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.9/10 | 34 | | **Smallpdf** | N/A | N/A | #### Data Sources | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Software** | 9.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Spreadsheets** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Documents** | 8.8 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generation | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Templates** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Automation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Branding** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Delivery | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Workflow** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Schedule** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Batch** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Document Generation | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | ### Document Creation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.3/10 | 32 | | **Smallpdf** | 8.5/10 | 99 | #### Design | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Graphics** | 8.2 (26 reviews) | 8.6 (81 reviews) | | **Templates** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (76 reviews) | | **Themes** | 7.3 (23 reviews) | 8.4 (77 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Multi-User Collaboration** | 7.5 (18 reviews) | 8.4 (68 reviews) | | **Real-Time Communication** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (68 reviews) | #### File Types | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Export** | 8.8 (26 reviews) | 9.1 (86 reviews) | | **Import** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 9.1 (86 reviews) | | **Web Publishing** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (69 reviews) | #### Edit & Revise | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Revision History** | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (73 reviews) | | **Suggestion Mode** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (73 reviews) | | **Document Editor** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 9.0 (82 reviews) | #### Integrate & Embed | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Calendar** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (60 reviews) | | **Website** | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (69 reviews) | | **Applications** | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 8.9 (67 reviews) | #### Operating System | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **PC Operating System** | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 8.9 (80 reviews) | | **Mac Operating System** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (64 reviews) | | **Linux Operating System** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.1 (56 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | 8.2 (26 reviews) | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (26 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (27 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Feature Not Available | 7.4 (26 reviews) | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (27 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Document Creation | Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation), [PDF Editors](https://www.g2.com/categories/pdf-editor) **Unique to PDF-XChange Editor (1):** [Document Generation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-generation) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | PDF-XChange Editor | Smallpdf | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 34.7% | 45.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 25.7% | 37.4% | | **Enterprise** | 39.6% | 17.3% | ### By Industry #### PDF-XChange Editor - **Information Technology and Services:** 11.7% - **Accounting:** 6.2% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.8% - **Computer Software:** 4.1% - **Construction:** 4.1% - **Higher Education:** 3.4% - **Civil Engineering:** 2.8% - **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 2.8% - **Insurance:** 2.1% - **Other:** 55.2% #### Smallpdf - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.5% - **Computer Software:** 7.6% - **Higher Education:** 5.2% - **Education Management:** 5.2% - **Financial Services:** 4.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1% - **Accounting:** 3.1% - **Management Consulting:** 3.1% - **Telecommunications:** 2.1% - **Retail:** 2.1% - **Other:** 47.1% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to PDF-XChange Editor - [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5102 reviews) - [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3614 reviews) - [Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1046 reviews) - [Nitro PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/nitro-pdf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (380 reviews) - [pdfFiller](https://www.g2.com/products/pdffiller/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (915 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) - [PDF Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (39 reviews) - [PDFescape](https://www.g2.com/products/pdfescape/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (70 reviews) - [DocFly](https://www.g2.com/products/docfly/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (32 reviews) - [Xodo](https://www.g2.com/products/xodo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (37 reviews) ### Alternatives to Smallpdf - [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5102 reviews) - [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3614 reviews) - [Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1046 reviews) - [iLovePDF](https://www.g2.com/products/ilovepdf/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (573 reviews) - [Nitro PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/nitro-pdf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (380 reviews) - [pdfFiller](https://www.g2.com/products/pdffiller/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (915 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) - [Adobe PDF Pack](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-pdf-pack/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (337 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### PDF-XChange Editor - Title: [Who makes PDF XChange?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-makes-pdf-xchange) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Tracker Software Company LTD https://www.tracker-software.com/company/about-tracker-software.html" - Title: [What is the best way to use it? Any new features coming in soon?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-use-it-any-new-features-coming-in-soon) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "You can use the desktop version of PDF-XChange Editor or portable (on your USB stick). As PDF-XChange Editor has more than 300 features, you can use it to..." - Title: [Is pdf-xchange available for mobile?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-pdf-xchange-available-for-mobile) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "PDF-XChange Editor is not available for mobile" - Title: [Are you agree to hire A Translator like me? I am a Translator from English to French, my contribution can be useful for your company.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50962-are-you-agree-to-hire-a-translator-like-me-i-am-a-translator-from-english-to-french-my-contribution-can-be-useful-for-your-company) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I have invested with some scam brokers in the past, and the story is as horrific as the ones i have read because i went through the ordeal myself. I lost..." ### 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" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/pdf-xchange-editor-vs-smallpdf)