Comparison
PDFflow vs Smallpdf
Tired of Smallpdf's daily limits? Compare features and see why PDFflow offers a better free PDF experience.
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Tasks Per Day
0
File Uploads
No
Account Required
100%
Private
Why Choose PDFflow Over Smallpdf?
No Daily Task Limits
Smallpdf limits free users to 2 tasks per day. PDFflow offers unlimited basic use without artificial restrictions.
True Privacy
PDFflow processes files locally in your browser. Smallpdf uploads your files to their servers for processing.
No Account Walls
Use all PDFflow tools without creating an account. Smallpdf requires signup for many features.
Faster Workflow
No waiting for uploads or downloads. PDFflow processes everything instantly in your browser.
Feature Comparison
Feature
PDFflow
Smallpdf
Merge PDFs
Split PDFs
Compress PDFs
Convert PDF to Word
Convert PDF to Image
Add Watermarks
E-Signatures
Password Protection
Unlimited Free Tasks/Day
No Account Required
Local Processing (Privacy)
No Daily Limits on Free Tier
Desktop App
Team Features
Pricing Comparison
Plan
PDFflow
Smallpdf
Free
Unlimited basic use
2 tasks/day
Pro
$9/month
$12/month
Team
$19/month
$10/user/month
When to Choose Each
Choose PDFflow if you...
- Need unlimited free PDF tasks
- Want maximum privacy
- Prefer not to create accounts
- Need fast, local processing
- Work with sensitive documents
- Want a simpler, cleaner interface
Choose Smallpdf if you...
- Need a desktop application
- Require team collaboration features
- Want integration with cloud storage
- Need document scanning on mobile
- Prefer an established brand
- Need enterprise SSO features
No More Daily Limits
Switch to PDFflow and enjoy unlimited PDF tasks without the frustrating "2 tasks per day" restriction.
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