Overall Winner
iLovePDF
beats Soda PDF by 7 points
Soda PDF 64/100
iLovePDF 🏆 71/100
S
Soda PDF
From $6.75/mo
VS
iLovePDF
From $5/mo
The verdict
iLovePDF scores 71/100 against Soda PDF's 64/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Soda PDF
iLovePDF
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★★★★
★★★★★
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
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
iLovePDF
"The world's most popular free PDF toolkit with broad features but privacy concerns"
Pros
Generous free tier with no signup required for basic tasks Wide range of tools in one platform (merge, split, compress, convert, sign) Fast processing and reliable output quality
Pricing & value
| Metric | Soda PDF | iLovePDF | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $6.75/mo | From $5/mo | iLovePDF |
Our pick