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Smallpdf vs Zoho Scanner
Both stand on mobile scanning apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Smallpdf brings a broad set of PDF tasks together, including OCR, annotations, document signing and file sharing across devices. The free tools offer a starting point, while paid plans are priced per user and billed monthly in the listed plans.
Visit SmallpdfChoose Zoho Scanner if you want document scanning with editing, text recognition, organization, and cloud export on the listed platforms. The free Essential plan covers scanning and several text and organization tools; look to Premium for OCR text export, e-signing, Google Drive backup, and other added features.
Visit Zoho ScannerThe facts
| Smallpdf | Zoho Scanner | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Smallpdf | Zoho Scanner |
| Website | smallpdf.com | zoho.com |
| On mobile scanning apps | #2 of 76 | #1 of 76 |
Smallpdf: what it does well
- Thirty PDF tools are available for free.
- Supports OCR, editing and form creation.
- Users can request and track signatures.
- Mobile app supports scanning and file sharing.
- Customer support is available around the clock.
What to know first
- Free trial lasts seven days.
- Team plan requires at least two seats.
- Team pricing covers no more than 100 users.
Zoho Scanner: what it does well
- Scans and edits multipage PDF documents.
- Recognizes text in more than 25 languages.
- Translates extracted text into 18 languages.
- Exports files to five named cloud services.
- Locks documents with a passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID.
What to know first
- CamScanner document import is available only on Android.
- OCR text export is a Premium feature.
- E-signing and Google Drive backup are Premium features.
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