Both records cover web processing, so the upload requirement is part of the choice before comparing price. Smallpdf explicitly reserves direct text editing for Pro. iLovePDF’s ordinary editor describes adding text and markup, while its dedicated Forms tool addresses interactive forms; those are separate jobs. Bundled desktop or mobile access does not establish that the web workflow keeps files local. Inspect the saved result and the vendor’s retention terms for the particular tool, especially signing. Smallpdf’s numeric quote remains unresolved in this snapshot, and the iLovePDF figure is its displayed annual basis. Unknown is not treated as cheaper.
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Vendor documentation is shown below. Independent tests are pending. Totals show known charges in each product’s currency; no currency conversion, tax or future price increase is assumed. List charges exclude volume discounts.
Known 1-year cost · 1 person$60.00Tax excluded. US displayed one-user annual rate. Multiple users, future changes and tax are excluded.
Edit existing textSource reviewed · not establishedOfficial source · 13 Sept 2026The editor describes adding text and shapes; original-paragraph editing is not established.
Read scanned text (OCR)Available · official sourceOfficial source · 13 Sept 2026Premium includes OCR-enabled conversions.
Create fillable formsAvailable · official sourceOfficial source · 13 Sept 2026The dedicated PDF Forms tool documents creation of fillable PDFs.
Merge & organize pagesAvailable · official sourceOfficial source · 13 Sept 2026PDF merging and organization are included.
Permanently redact textSource reviewed · not establishedOfficial source · 13 Sept 2026The reviewed source does not establish this exact task for this edition.
Offline core taskOnline required · task test pending
This record scopes the cloud web workflow; bundled desktop and mobile apps can process files differently. Adding text does not establish editing an existing paragraph.
Known 1-year cost · 1 person$108.00Tax excluded. One-person Pro plan, USD 108 billed annually (USD 9/month equivalent), observed in the live pricing page. No paid test or purchase was made. Renewal and local tax should be checked before subscribing.
Create fillable formsSource reviewed · not establishedOfficial source · 13 Sept 2026The reviewed source does not establish this exact task for this edition.
Fill existing formsAvailable · official sourceOfficial source · 13 Sept 2026A form-filling tool is linked; field creation is separate.
Permanently redact textSource reviewed · not establishedOfficial source · 13 Sept 2026The reviewed source does not establish this exact task for this edition.
Offline core taskOnline required · task test pending
This annual Pro record covers the browser workflow, which uploads documents. Desktop and mobile processing differ. The displayed monthly equivalent requires an annual charge; it is not a month-to-month price.
