Overall Winner
PDF24
beats Soda PDF by 16 points
PDF24 🏆 80/100
Soda PDF 64/100
PDF24
Free
VS
S
Soda PDF
From $6.75/mo
The verdict
PDF24 scores 80/100 against Soda PDF's 64/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
PDF24
Soda PDF
Price & Value
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★★☆
★★★★★ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
PDF24
"The most comprehensive free PDF toolkit — open-source with zero strings attached"
Pros
Genuinely 100% free with no hidden paywalls or subscriptions Full-featured suite with 24 tools including OCR and editing Open-source with no telemetry, no ads, no account required
Soda PDF
"Feature-complete PDF editor hampered by clunky UX and poor support"
Pros
Professional feature set with edit, convert, OCR, forms, and security Good multi-document translation and editing capability Comprehensive desktop editor for Windows and Mac
Pricing & value
| Metric | PDF24 | Soda PDF | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | From $6.75/mo | PDF24 |
Our pick