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CleverPDF vs Smallpdf: catalog facts
CleverPDF	Smallpdf
Freemium The online tools are free with limits. The desktop version is paid.	Freemium A limited free tier is available. Pro is a paid subscription.
Windows, macOS, Web	Windows, Android, iOS, Web
Converts to iWork formats, which most competitors do not Desktop version keeps files off their servers	Clean, fast interface that covers the common PDF chores Desktop and mobile apps alongside the browser tools
Online free use is limited by file size and daily count Closed source	Free use is capped at a couple of documents per day Files are processed on their servers
Web application, Downloadable app	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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