Best Free Alternative to Smallpdf
Smallpdf charges $12/month for unlimited use after their 2 free daily tasks. For occasional PDF users this subscription is hard to justify.
Why users switch from Smallpdf:
- Cost: Smallpdf Pro is $12/month ($144/year). FlikTools is $0 forever.
- File limits: Smallpdf free is 2 tasks per day. FlikTools is unlimited tasks per day.
- Privacy: Smallpdf uploads files to servers. FlikTools keeps files on your device.
- No signup needed: Smallpdf requires an account for most features. FlikTools never needs an account.
What you get free on FlikTools:
All PDF tools — compress, merge, split, rotate, watermark, unlock, convert — with no daily limits. Plus tools Smallpdf does not have: 87+ additional tools including AI grammar checker, resume builder, dog food safety guide and wellness tools.
Smallpdf is worth paying for if:
- You need PDF editing (changing text)
- You need OCR for scanned documents
- You work with PDFs professionally every day and need advanced features
FlikTools is the better choice if:
- You need occasional PDF tasks
- Privacy is important to you
- You want zero cost
- You need tools beyond just PDF