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Smallpdf vs AvePDF: catalog facts
Smallpdf	AvePDF
Freemium A limited free tier is available. Pro is a paid subscription.	Freemium A small number of free actions, with AvePDF Premium for unlimited use.
Windows, Android, iOS, Web	Web
Clean, fast interface that covers the common PDF chores Desktop and mobile apps alongside the browser tools	Converts over 100 formats to PDF PDF/A conversion and validation
Free use is capped at a couple of documents per day Files are processed on their servers	Free use limited to a few actions Files are processed online
Web application	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	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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