Smallpdf is one of the most well-known PDF tools online — but its free tier is heavily restricted: 2 tasks per day, file uploads to their servers, and a paywall for anything more. TurboConvert offers a genuinely unlimited free alternative. Here's the full comparison.
Smallpdf's free tier allows just 2 conversions per day. If you need to compress a PDF, then convert another, you've hit your limit before 9am. To continue, you must either wait 24 hours or pay for a subscription starting at around €9/month.
⏱️ Real scenario: you need to compress 5 scanned PDFs for a job application. With Smallpdf free, you can do 2 today and must wait until tomorrow for the rest. With TurboConvert, you compress all 5 in one sitting — no limit, no account, no waiting.
TurboConvert has no task counter, no cooldown timer, and no paywall. Use every tool as many times as you need.
| Feature | TurboConvert Our pick | Smallpdf |
|---|---|---|
| Daily task limit (free) | ✓ No limit | ✗ 2 tasks/day |
| Account required | ✓ No | ✗ Yes (for more features) |
| File upload to server | ✓ Never | ✗ Yes |
| Price (unlimited use) | Free | ~€9/month |
| PDF tools | ✓ 9 tools | ✓ 20+ tools |
| Image conversion | ✓ 7 tools | Limited |
| Audio & video tools | ✓ 4 tools | ✗ None |
| Works offline | ✓ Yes (after first visit) | ✗ No |
| File size limit | 100 MB | Varies by plan |
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