--- description: Review of Soda PDF Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Soda PDF | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Software](/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) > [Soda PDF](/software/156724/soda-pdf) # Soda PDF Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/156724/soda-pdf Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/156724/soda-pdf?page=2) > Soda PDF provides simple, intuitive tools for managing PDF documents, available through both online and desktop versions with a single subscription. It makes tasks like converting text or Word files to PDFs, merging documents, and editing content easily, all while preserving formatting. Recent updates include an AI assistant to boost productivity, the ability to translate PDFs, and smooth integration with cloud storage services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox for effortless access. With powerful OCR capabilities, users can scan and edit PDFs, unlock password-protected files, and take advantage of tools for splitting, rotating, and compressing PDFs. Soda PDF’s flexible subscription gives you access to the features you need, with 24/7 support to help you every step of the way. > > Verdict: Rated **3.5/5** by 238 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.5/5** | 238 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 2.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 50% | (5/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Avanquest - **Location**: Saint-Laurent, Canada - **Founded**: 2009 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$7.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Soda PDF is available as a monthly or a yearly plan. We also offer a perpetual license option for Business package (year/lifetime). Prices per user or license: - Soda PDF Standard package: $48.00 / year or $12.00 / monthly - Soda PDF PRO package: $87.00 / year or $15.00 / monthly - Soda PDF Business Plan: $198.00 / year or $20.00 / monthly All plans and perpetual licenses are eligible for volume discounts starting at just 5 licenses. Special deployment options are available, including Terminal Server, Citrix, GPO, and SCCM. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Alerts/Notifications - Annotations - Batch Processing - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Compression - Convert to PDF - Customisable Forms - Customizable Fields - Data Extraction - Data Import/Export - Data Security - Delete Pages - Digital Signature - Document Capture - Document Classification - Document Conversion - Document Editing - Document Generation ## Integrations (9 total) - Box - Dropbox Business - Evernote Teams - Google Drive - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Word - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [PDF Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) - [Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4291/ocr/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/722/document-management/software) - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4419/pdf-editor/software) - [Digital Signature Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4235/electronic-signature/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Smallpdf](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/178267/smallpdf) — 4.7/5 (989 reviews) ## Reviews ### "A good alternative to adobe acrobat" — 4.0/5 > **David** | *23 January 2023* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like Soda Pdf because it is a cheap alternative Adobe acrobat reader you have almost the same works you can review and edit a document delete and highlight paragraphs, it is a very practical software to use I like that I can merge various types of files such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other PDFs, I can rearrange the order of the pages today create PDF files from scratch. I have used your online version and it is easy to use the files load fast I can add edit text insert images password protect a file make forms among other functions. > > **Cons**: A negative point of Soda Pdf is that the mobile version does not include all the tools of the desktop version and the online version is therefore very limited when you want to create or edit a document. Another downside is when working with multi-page documents and wanting to convert to another format the desktop version is a bit slow and sometimes, I have had to restart the software as it got stuck. > > soda PDF has very practical functions such as create Pdf files from URL or any format, I can handle various electronic signatures and extract texts from scanned documents as well as recognize texts from image. Soda PDF can be used in many ways in the desktop version and in the online version. ----- ### "Simply Reviewed - Soda PDF" — 4.0/5 > **Lakshay** | *22 February 2023* | Staffing & Recruiting | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The rate at which files are converted without any error or mixing the files. Also the theme is so simple that any new user can understand the features easily. > > **Cons**: Need to work and improvise on the digital signature part. It can be made a more easy task to perform. > > One of the best apps in this category. But there is scope of improvement before becoming the best. ----- ### "Soda PDF review" — 3.0/5 > **Blake** | *25 March 2025* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love how easy it is to get to the site and get started > > **Cons**: I wish there was more features. Sometimes the current features are not as easy understand and they are not always very clear. Make all the features known because in the PDF world, there’s a lot of competition. ----- ### "Soda PDF -- Intuitive and User Friendly Way to Create and Edit PDF Documents" — 5.0/5 > **Wendy** | *23 April 2021* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's easy to use with little to no formal training -- very intuitive. I like that it converts documents TO PDF, PDF to MSWord or other types of files, and lets me upload a document for PDF filler access. I think forms are more professional when they're typed instead of being handwritten -- cleaner and neater for sure\! We use SODA to upload forms sent to us, then fill in via the PDF filler. I love how easy SODA is to use via Mac/PC, tablets, and phones. Even when my staff and I are outside the office -- at home or on the road -- we can access SODA to ensure our work continues seamlessly. PDFs created can be saved to the Cloud, Desktop, or even e-mailed. I love this software/app\! > > **Cons**: My only small complaint is that it can be hard to locate a file once it's complete. That's likely on me instead of SODA. We downloaded the software/app, and have been learning as we go. Perhaps some training on our part would make archiving easier. > > Overall? Excellent\! This is a VERY user-friendly way to both create and convert PDFs, edit/fill in a PDF, sign a PDF with a created signature, and then deliver/download/share. If for some reason I need to have a colleague review a document, the review/comment function is great for easily getting document feedback. We don't use that feature as often, but it's nice to have in the available functions. ----- ### "Soda PDF : simply add Fizup to your workings" — 5.0/5 > **Abhinav** | *21 February 2023* | Broadcast Media | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10 > > **Pros**: Because it is open source, I liked the Soda PDF as can be deployed to mostly all the platforms > > **Cons**: OCR I.e optical character recognition can be improved > > Wonderful experience with this little but useful tool ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/156724/soda-pdf?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/156724/soda-pdf) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data