--- description: Detailed reviews on PDFelement based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare PDFelement with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: PDFelement Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [OCR Software](/directory/1571/ocr/software) > [PDFelement](/software/106657/pdfelement-6) # PDFelement Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/106657/pdfelement-6 Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/106657/pdfelement-6?page=2) > PDFelement is a cloud-based and on-premise PDF editor that assists users in creating, editing, protecting, and signing PDFs across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. The tool allows users to modify PDF content similar to a word processor, incorporating text, images, shapes, and the ability to import and edit layers. Users can also adjust the size, color, and font styles, insert links, and apply watermarks to their documents. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 440 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of PDFelement PDF editor for creating, editing, converting, annotating, signing, and protecting PDFs. Available across desktop, mobile, and web platforms for seamless workflow. Packed with advanced features like OCR, e-signing, batch processing, and AI tools. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 440 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Wondershare - **Founded**: 2003 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$49.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: PDFelement supports a free trial version for mac and windows. - PDFelement is priced starting at $79.99 billed annually - PDFelement team license is priced starting at $109 billed annually or $139 billed perpetual - Please contact PDFelement directly for pricing options for PDFelement business - **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), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Alerts/Notifications - Annotations - Archiving & Retention - Audio Recording - Authentication Software - Batch Processing - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Compliance Management - Compliance Tracking - Compression - Content Management System (CMS) Software - Contract Drafting - Contract/License Management - Convert to PDF - Customizable Branding - Customizable Fields - Data Capture and Transfer - Data Extraction Software ## Integrations (2 total) - Google Chrome - Microsoft Outlook ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [OCR Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1571/ocr/software) ## Related Categories - [OCR Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1571/ocr/software) - [Contract Management Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/518/contract-management/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/330/productivity/software) - [PDF Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/1323/pdf/software) - [Legal Document Management Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/763/legal-document-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2047082/adobe-acrobat-dc) — 4.7/5 (4264 reviews) 2. [iLovePDF](https://www.getapp.ca/software/125451/ilovepdf) — 4.7/5 (1806 reviews) 3. [Edit Pdfs](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2062798/edit-pdfs) — 4.7/5 (564 reviews) 4. [Smallpdf](https://www.getapp.ca/software/112567/smallpdf) — 4.7/5 (1017 reviews) 5. [Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.getapp.ca/software/125151/acrobat-reader-dc) — 4.6/5 (10549 reviews) ## Reviews ### "User Friendly PDF editing software" — 5.0/5 > **Naveen** | *January 5, 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: PDFelement is a user-friendly PDF editing software designed to help users create, edit, convert, and manage PDF documents efficiently. It allows to edit text, images, and links directly within a PDF. You can modify the font, size, and style of text, resize or replace images, and add or edit hyperlinks. > > **Cons**: PDFelement has performance issue with large files and it can consume a significant amount memory when working with multiple or large files. > > I have used PDFelement software to create, edit PDF documents. ----- ### "A great tool, even if you also have other pro applications." — 5.0/5 > **Andrea** | *May 5, 2022* | Higher Education Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Two things stand out: first, the OCR capability. I always get great results. Second, the conversion from PDF to Word or other formats. Adobe does a good job, but the formatting is unwieldy (you have a text box full of text on every page, so it's a mess to edit). With PDF elements, it is much easier. > > **Cons**: It's not that I don't like it, I just find it much more convenient to work with Adobe in the cloud. > > It's great. I recommend it even if you have other professional applications to manage PDFs. The format conversion is excellent. ----- ### "Overall, an excellent alternative to Adobe products. Basic version has all I need on a daily basis." — 3.0/5 > **Anne** | *June 28, 2018* | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It has the features I use the most: in-line text editing, ability to mark up client proofs and return in a format they can read, combine files, easily convert from other programs to PDF files and vice versa. If you've worked with other PDF software, this should be fairly easy to use. The pricing for the basic version is reasonable, and the combination of features and pricing is a good value. > > **Cons**: Some of the editing features aren't intuitive and/or easy to access/figure out how to use. The program freezes up on certain functions, and I have to close and re-open files to accomplish a task. There are too many updates. It seems like every time I open a file, I'm prompted to update. I wish the publisher would batch updates and/or think ahead more so that they could make numerous changes at one time instead of the dribs and drabs they come in. > > This product saved me a substantial sum of money. I'm a professional writer and copy editor, and most of the client files I work with come to me in PDF format. Being able to make comments, insertions and deletions in the document saves me time and saves the client money. I can't afford to purchase the Adobe package, so this is a great alternative for me. ----- ### "My Review of PDFelement: A Comprehensive PDF Editor" — 5.0/5 > **Oluwadamilola** | *January 28, 2023* | Financial Services Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: PDFelement is an excellent PDF editor with a wide range of features and an easy-to-use interface. It's intuitive and straightforward, allowing users to quickly and easily edit PDFs, add text, images, and signatures, and convert documents to different formats. The built-in OCR feature is also incredibly useful, allowing users to extract text and images from scanned documents. > > **Cons**: One major downside of PDFelement is the cost. It's quite expensive compared to other PDF editors, and the lack of a free version means that users must pay for the full version. Additionally, some of the features are not as robust as more expensive competitors. > > Overall, PDFelement is a great PDF editor with a lot of features and an easy-to-use interface. It's slightly expensive but worth it for users who need a comprehensive PDF editor. ----- ### "PDFelement, a wonderful Adobe alternative for a fraction of the price" — 5.0/5 > **Jack** | *August 27, 2024* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: PDFelement is very intuitive to use and is extremely fairly priced. I love the option of perpetual licensing which is the exact reason I purchased this over adobe. > > **Cons**: It sometimes (rarely) doesn't open as default even though it is set as default for PDF on my computer but other than that is excellent and poses no issues > > Excellent, would recommend to anyone and even considering purchasing the perpetual license upgrade. ----- Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/106657/pdfelement-6?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/106657/pdfelement-6) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data