Smallpdf Alternative
Smallpdf's free plan caps you at 2 tasks per day and adds watermarks. SupaPDF gives you 25 free operations per day, zero watermarks, and all 35+ tools available without a subscription.
| Feature | SupaPDF | Smallpdf |
|---|---|---|
| Free operations per day | 25 operations | 2 tasks/day |
| Merge PDF | ✓ Free | ✓ Limited |
| Compress PDF | ✓ Free | ✓ Limited |
| PDF to Word conversion | ✓ Free | ✓ Limited |
| OCR PDF | ✓ Free | Pro only |
| Redact PDF | ✓ Free | Pro only |
| Workflow automation | ✓ Pro | ✓ Pro |
| No watermarks on output | ✓ Always | ✗ Free adds watermarks |
| Account required | Not for basic use | Required for some tools |
| Files auto-deleted | 30 min | 1 hour |
Smallpdf's free tier cuts you off after 2 tasks per day - frustrating if you're processing multiple files. SupaPDF allows 25 free operations daily with no account, and unlimited with a free sign-up.
Smallpdf adds watermarks to output files on the free plan. SupaPDF never watermarks output files - your compressed PDFs, converted Word docs, and merged files are always clean and professional.
Smallpdf locks OCR and redaction behind its Pro plan. SupaPDF makes all 35+ tools - including OCR, redaction, and watermark removal - available on the free tier.
SupaPDF includes a visual workflow builder for chaining operations (e.g., compress → OCR → protect) into a single automated pipeline. Smallpdf only offers this at enterprise pricing.
Smallpdf's free plan limits users to 2 tasks per day. Some tools are Pro-only (OCR, redaction). SupaPDF allows 25 free operations per day without an account, and all 35+ tools are available on the free tier.
For free users, SupaPDF offers significantly more: 25 operations/day vs Smallpdf's 2, no watermarks on output files, and more tools available for free (OCR, redaction, workflow builder). Smallpdf has a polished UI and a well-known brand, but SupaPDF removes the restrictions that frustrate casual users.
Yes, Smallpdf adds watermarks to output files on the free plan for some tools. SupaPDF never adds watermarks to any output file, even on the free tier.
Yes. SupaPDF's core tools - merge, compress, convert, split, rotate, sign, and more - work without any account. You get 25 free operations per day with just a device fingerprint. Creating a free account raises your daily limit.
Both cover the full range of PDF operations. Smallpdf has a longer-established brand and integrations with Google Drive and Dropbox. SupaPDF includes a workflow builder for chaining operations and batch processing - features Smallpdf reserves for paid tiers.
25 free operations/day. No watermarks. No 2-task cap.
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