Honest comparison
FileHook vs Smallpdf
Smallpdf has a polished UX and a rich tool catalog, but the free tier caps you at 2 tasks per day and adds friction (account prompts, watermark on some flows) until you upgrade to Pro at ~$9/month. FileHook removes the caps and the watermarks.
| Feature | FileHook | Smallpdf |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | $9–$12/mo Pro |
| Free task limit | Unlimited | 2/day on free tier |
| Watermark | None | Some flows; removed with Pro |
| Account / signup | Never | Heavy prompts |
| Inline text editing | Yes | Limited free; Pro for full |
| OCR | Free, in-browser | Pro only |
| 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 paywall, 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.
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