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Filezuma vs Smallpdf
Both cover the everyday PDF jobs. The difference is where your file goes: Smallpdf uploads it to its servers, while most Filezuma tools run in your browser and never send it anywhere. Filezuma Pro is also cheaper, at $6 a month against Smallpdf Pro's $12.
| Filezuma | Smallpdf | |
|---|---|---|
| Where files are processed | Most tools: in your browser, never uploaded. Office conversions use our server and delete the file straight after. | On Smallpdf's servers (Ireland); deleted after one hour, 14 days for e-signing. |
| Free use | In-browser tools unlimited; server conversions limited per day. | Limited free tasks, with Pro for unlimited use. |
| Paid plan, monthly | $6 | $12 (Pro) |
| Paid plan, yearly | $48 ($4/month) | $108 ($9/month, Pro) |
| Edit the PDF's own text | Yes, in the document's own fonts | Yes (Pro) |
| Send for e-signature | 3/month free, 25 with Pro | Yes, with Pro |
| Account needed | No | No for basic tools |
Choose Smallpdf if you want
- More tools and a longer track record, with desktop and mobile apps.
- Team plans with shared billing and administration.
- ISO 27001 certification and EU data hosting.
Choose Filezuma if you want
- Most tools never upload your file, so there is nothing on a server to lose.
- In-browser tools are free without a daily task limit.
- Pro costs $6 a month, or $48 a year.
Smallpdf’s prices and features were taken from its own website on 3 October 2026 and may have changed since: Smallpdf: Free vs Pro plan comparison; Smallpdf: Is Smallpdf safe?. Smallpdf is a trademark of its owner, which does not endorse Filezuma. Prices are in US dollars, before tax.