Honest comparison
FileHook vs Smallpdf
Smallpdf is polished but the free tier stops you at 2 tasks a day and nudges you toward a ~$9/month plan. FileHook gives you 10 a day with no signup wall, and never marks your export.
| Feature | FileHook | Smallpdf |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free to edit, clean exports; $3.99/mo Pro for power features | $9–$12/mo Pro |
| Free task limit | 10/day, all tools | 2/day on free tier |
| Watermark | Never added | Some flows; removed with Pro ($9/mo) |
| Account / signup | Never | Heavy prompts |
| Inline text editing | Yes | Limited free; Pro for full |
| Polished UI | Modern, dark | Modern, light |
| Mobile apps | Web only | iOS + Android |
| G Suite / Dropbox integrations | No | Yes (Pro) |
When FileHook wins
If 2 tasks a day is the thing stopping you, and you would rather not make an account to get past it, FileHook gives you 10 and no signup wall.
When Smallpdf wins
If you live inside G Suite or Dropbox and want native integration, Smallpdf Pro plugs in there directly.