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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.

FeatureFileHookSmallpdf
PricingFree to edit, clean exports; $3.99/mo Pro for power features$9–$12/mo Pro
Free task limitUnlimited2/day on free tier
WatermarkNever addedSome flows; removed with Pro ($9/mo)
Account / signupNeverHeavy prompts
Inline text editingYesLimited free; Pro for full
PII auto-detectYesNo
Polished UIModern, darkModern, light
Mobile appsWeb onlyiOS + Android
G Suite / Dropbox integrationsNoYes (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.

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Free, no signup, files auto-delete in 2 hours. Take it for a spin.

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