12 alternatives to Smallpdf

Free alternatives to Smallpdf

1. 

   Documenso

   Open-source e-signatures

   Best for: Sending contracts for signature

   Free plan
2. 

   iLovePDF

   PDF tools in the browser and on desktop

   Best for: Batch PDF jobs

   Free plan
3. 

   Kopitiam

   Free PDF tools that run in your browser

   Best for: Quick PDF jobs without a subscription · Made by the team behind Cratepick

   Free
4. 

   A2Z Edit

   Nearly 100 free tools for PDFs, photos, OCR and QR codes

   Best for: Owners who need English or Arabic text pulled from scans or photos

   Free
5. A

   AnyPDFFiller

   Fill in, tick and sign PDF forms in your browser

   Best for: Owners who keep filling the same PDF paperwork by hand

   Free plan
6. 

   Booklet Imposer

   Turn a PDF into a fold-and-staple booklet for printing

   Best for: Printing menus, event programmes or handouts as small booklets

   Free
7. 

   BrowserOCR

   Pull editable text out of photos and scanned PDFs

   Best for: Copying text from receipts, scans or screenshots without retyping

   Free
8. 

   Certyneo

   Legally valid e-signatures with EU hosting

   Best for: French and EU businesses needing eIDAS-compliant signing

   Free plan
9. C

   Create Fillable PDFs

   Turn any PDF into a form people can fill in and sign

   Best for: Clinics and shops that hand out intake, consent or order forms

   Free plan
10. 

    DayFiles Private PDF Editor

    Over 40 PDF tools that keep files on your device

    Best for: Signing, filling and redacting client documents without uploads

    Free
11. 

    EasyPDF

    Change the actual words in a PDF, in the original font

    Best for: Fixing a typo in a quote or contract you only have as a PDF

    Free plan
12. 

    File Convert Lab

    Turn PDFs, Office files and scans into the format you need

    Best for: Small offices converting invoices, contracts and scans

    Free plan

Questions people ask

What are the best alternatives to Smallpdf?

For small businesses, the closest alternatives to Smallpdf are Documenso, iLovePDF and Kopitiam. Each one is a tool to edit and sign PDFs, ranked by how closely it fits that job.

Is there a free alternative to Smallpdf?

Yes. Documenso, iLovePDF and Kopitiam have a free plan or are free to use. Check each site for current limits.

What is Smallpdf?

Smallpdf offers browser tools to compress, convert, edit and sign PDFs. The free version has daily limits.

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