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 has no daily caps, 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 | Unlimited | 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 |
| PII auto-detect | Yes | No |
| Polished UI | Modern, dark | Modern, light |
| Mobile apps | Web only | iOS + Android |
| G Suite / Dropbox integrations | No | Yes (Pro) |
When FileHook wins
If you just want to do the work without a daily limit or a signup wall, FileHook removes the friction.
When Smallpdf wins
If you live inside G Suite or Dropbox and want native integration, Smallpdf Pro plugs in there directly.