Smallpdf alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Smallpdf: free use is capped daily, and files must be uploaded for most tasks. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Smallpdf, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. iLovePDF currently ranks first.
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Best Smallpdf alternative for most people
iLovePDFA near-identical online toolkit with a generous free tier and desktop apps.
Best Smallpdf alternative for a free option
PDF24 ToolsCompletely free online tools and a free Windows app, with no paid tier at all.
Best Smallpdf alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SejdaOnline and desktop tools with a pay-per-week option for occasional use.
Best Smallpdf alternative for open source
Stirling PDFSelf-host the same kind of toolkit so documents never leave your network.
Best Smallpdf alternative for self-hosting
Stirling PDFSelf-host the same kind of toolkit so documents never leave your network.
Best Smallpdf alternative for Mac
PDFgearA free desktop app that does conversions locally without uploading files.
Best Smallpdf alternative for Windows
iLovePDFA near-identical online toolkit with a generous free tier and desktop apps.
Best Smallpdf alternative for Linux
SejdaOnline and desktop tools with a pay-per-week option for occasional use.
Best Smallpdf alternative for iPhone and Android
iLovePDFA near-identical online toolkit with a generous free tier and desktop apps.
Best Smallpdf alternative for working in the browser
iLovePDFA near-identical online toolkit with a generous free tier and desktop apps.
Smallpdf alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Smallpdf?
iLovePDF ranks first right now. A near-identical online toolkit with a generous free tier and desktop apps. PDF24 Tools and Sejda follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Smallpdf?
Yes. iLovePDF (free plan + paid), PDF24 Tools (free), Sejda (free plan + paid) and Stirling PDF (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Smallpdf?
Yes: Stirling PDF. Stirling PDF can also be self-hosted.
Which Smallpdf alternatives work on Linux?
Sejda and Stirling PDF run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Smallpdf?
The complaints we hear most: free use is capped daily; files must be uploaded for most tasks; deeper editing is limited compared with desktop editors.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Smallpdf, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.