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Soda PDF 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

Soda PDF
Soda PDF
3.5
(238)

Pricing

Starting at $7.00 per month

About Soda PDF

Soda PDF provides simple, intuitive tools for managing PDF documents, available through both online and desktop versions with a single subscription. It makes tasks like converting text or Word files to PDFs, merging documents, and editing content easily, all while preserving formatting.

Recent updates include an AI assistant to boost productivity, the ability to translate PDFs, and smooth integration with cloud storage services like Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox for effortless access.

With powerful OCR capabilities, users can scan and edit PDFs, unlock password-protected files, and take advantage of tools for splitting, rotating, and compressing PDFs. Soda PDF’s flexible subscription gives you access to the features you need, with 24/7 support to help you every step of the way.

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Soda PDF User Interface

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Soda PDF Pros and Cons

We analyzed 238 verified reviews for Soda PDF to find out what actual users really think.

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Variety Of Useful Functions

The software provides a broad set of features, including modular options, editing tools, and compatibility with different operating systems. Users find it easy to use for both basic and more detailed PDF tasks, though some mention occasional issues with feature reliability.

Soda PDF Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $7.00 per month
Free Trial
Free Version

Standard

$7.00

flat rate, per month

Plan includes:

  • View
  • Create
  • Convert
  • Edit
  • Page
  • AI Assistant
  • Translate PDF
  • Online Access
  • Online File Storage

Pro

$7.25

flat rate, per month

Plan includes:

  • View
  • Create
  • Convert
  • Edit
  • Page
  • Secure
  • Batch
  • Comment
  • Forms
  • OCR Search
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Business

$16.50

per user, per month

Plan includes:

  • View
  • Create
  • Convert
  • Edit
  • Page
  • Secure
  • Batch
  • Comment
  • Forms
  • E-Sign
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Soda PDF Features

  • Popular features found in Document Management
    Access Controls/Permissions
    Archiving & Retention
    Collaboration Tools
    Compliance Tracking
    Document Classification
    Document Editing
    Document Generation
    Electronic Signature
    File Conversion
    File Sharing
    Third-Party Integrations
    Version Control
  • More features of Soda PDF
    Alerts/Notifications
    Annotations
    Batch Processing
    Commenting/Notes
    Compression
    Convert to PDF
    Customizable Fields
    Customizable Forms
    Data Extraction
    Data Import/Export
    Data Security
    Delete Pages
    Digital Signature
    Document Capture
    Document Conversion
    Document Management
    Document Storage
    Drag & Drop
    Encryption
    File Management
    File Recovery
    Forms Management
    Full Text Search
    Image Editing
    Indexing
    Merge/Append Files
    Mobile Access
    Mobile Signature Capture
    Multi-Party Signing
    Optical Character Recognition
    PDF Conversion
    PDF Reader
    Rearrange Pages
    Reminders
    Rotate Pages
    Search/Filter
    Secure Data Storage
    Side-by-Side Comparison
    Signature Capture
    Signature Creation
    SSL Security
    Status Tracking
    Team Collaboration
    Text Editing
    Text Extraction
    User Management
    Watermarking
    Zone Selection Tool

Soda PDF Integrations

Google Drive
Google Drive
Integration rated 4.8 from 12 reviews
OneDrive
OneDrive
Integration rated 4.8 from 10 reviews
Dropbox Business
Dropbox Business
Box
Box
Evernote Teams
Evernote Teams
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook

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Soda PDF User Reviews

Overall Rating

3.5

Ratings Breakdown

5

34%

4

28%

3

12%

2

5%

1

21%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

3.5

Value for money

3.2

Customer support

2.8

Functionality

3.6

Mohammad's profile
Mohammad M.

Verified reviewer

Civil Engineering

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2022

SodaPDF sets the benchmark of what a PDF-processing software should be.

5

Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with what the software has to offer, & will continue using it so long as it functions without causing me issues.

Ratings Breakdown

5
Ease of use
5
Value for money
5
Customer support
5
Functionality
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Pros:
The straightforward user interface, accurate PDF-Word conversions & most importantly - the possword-unlocking capability. Recently, I received an auto-generated authentication report from a thrid party firm (which our company deals directly with) that required a password that wasn't supplied with the report file. SodaPDF was rather quick to unlock the file & save the day. I'm sure a similar circumstance is bound to occur & so I'll keep on using the software.
Cons:
I'm genuinely unable to think of any problem or inconvenience I've had with the software. It's just great.

Reasons for switching to Soda PDF

Opening & scrolling through lengthy documents has been an issue with the previous PDF software I've switched from. Hence, SodaPDF ultimately become my go-to PDF software.

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Deborah B.

Verified reviewer

Professional Training & Coaching

Self-Employed

Used other for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed August 2021

Quality features - Fair Pricing - Watch for VERSION selection while using the software

4

When creating documents for publication there are processors first, then the PDF export (which needs to be changed depending on the Printer's specification). Then, after the proof is seen and edited, there are changes to make. I am grateful we have this software to easily delete pages that need to be updated, and then merge in the page that is corrected. The time saving, and reducing the possibility of additional issues (no need to export the whole document again). My only suggestion is a clearer path to customer data, integration for updates to plans, and clearer communication when software updates or renewals are due.

Ratings Breakdown

5
Ease of use
4
Functionality
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Pros:
It was difficult to find software that has merging and conversion features. When I first tried Soda PDF I had a limited edition free forever plan. Highly helpful to find out if it was going to work for what I needed. Once I learned how easy it was, I purchased the standard software plan. Merging, Converting, Deleting pages (that have been updated and new ones added). I've created two books and two decks of cards for publishing for clients using this tool ''after'' the documents were ready to export to PDF.
Cons:
An improvement I would like to see is the update between plans. For example, I purchased the standard plan after using the free forever plan. When I updated I ended up with both versions (and need to keep both), but, sometimes I'm in the middle of working on something and I get an error saying "Your plan does not include this feature, Update now ..." and the automation tries to sell me a plan I already own (but have not remembered a couple of times thought my plan had expired). It would be helpful if the VERSION of the plan is integrated for each customer using the software. CON: There does not seem to be a customer dashboard where I could see what products I have purchased and when they are due to renew. The problem with this is now I'm back on the free forever version, my standard service expired, but I didn't realize it until I was in the midst of working on a document.

Reasons for choosing Soda PDF

I selected Soda PDF because it is less expensive than Adobe DC, has the same features, and Soda PDF has been approved by Microsoft (I use windows 10 - needed to make sure I have compatible software). They are "Silver Microsoft Partners" as seen on the Microsoft website.

Vendor Response

Hello Deborah, Thank you for sharing that you like how our program performs and find it cost-effective. We also appreciate your feedback regarding our upgrade system, we have forwarded it to the corresponding department. You can check your license details by clicking on your name in the right upper corner. Then choose Manage Products. If you need any assistance with your license, please contact our support here https://support.sodapdf.com/hc/en-us and we will surely help you.

Replied July 2023

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Ashley B.

Verified reviewer

Retail

11-50 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed August 2024

Don't Buy This

2

It's crap, use any other product. When my subscription expired, I had to re-install the desktop software that was already on my computer instead of just entering a license number or refreshing the account that was logged in already.

Ratings Breakdown

3
Ease of use
1
Value for money
2
Customer support
3
Functionality
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Pros:
Creating fillable forms and converting to/from jpg and pdf
Cons:
When my year-long subscription expired, I got no notification via email, nor any indication when I opened my desktop software. I created an entire fillable document and when I tried to save it, I was prompted to "upgrade" to the program that expired. There was no way to save the form I had completed, and I was forced to close the program to install the "upgrade". It should have been a simple license number, since the program was already installed. I have lost an hour of work.

Vendor Response

Hello Ashley, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with your subscription renewal. We’d like to help address this situation and prevent it from happening again. Please contact us at https://support.sodapdf.com/hc/en-us so we can assist you further and make this right.

Replied August 2024

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Lakshay B.

Verified reviewer

Staffing and Recruiting

201-500 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed February 2023

Simply Reviewed - Soda PDF

4

One of the best apps in this category. But there is scope of improvement before becoming the best.

Ratings Breakdown

5
Ease of use
4
Value for money
4
Customer support
4
Functionality
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Pros:
The rate at which files are converted without any error or mixing the files. Also the theme is so simple that any new user can understand the features easily.
Cons:
Need to work and improvise on the digital signature part. It can be made a more easy task to perform.

Reasons for switching to Soda PDF

Just a different option. As there is a specific limit on every site to convert files. So we need to use multiple such products.

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Mahmudul islam S.

Verified reviewer

Civil Engineering

201-500 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed January 2023

Good to go as PDF editor

4

Comparing other similar PDF Editor software, SODA PDF comes at a cheap price.it has good user-friendly interface. it has live and webinar and online documentation tutorial to understand the basic use. Through Customer support is very bad in my case, it takes a long time to answer by them.Currently offline and online product doing good, Sometimes it takes long time to load large PDF files, They need to improve on that.

Ratings Breakdown

5
Ease of use
4
Value for money
3
Customer support
5
Functionality
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Pros:
Easy user friendly interface, I can convert image files to PDF and edit on the basis of my need.PDF with word document can easily identified text, in a minute i can edit the text and save as my required file format.Adding digital signature in my files really helps me.
Cons:
Customer support act at a leisurely pace, Sometime its very hard to reach them. Transferring license to other new device takes time due to slow process.

Reasons for switching to Soda PDF

Currently we are using SODAPDF as offline pdf editor, Price also a major issue to switching the product

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Andrew G.

Verified reviewer

Legal Services

2-10 employees

Used daily for free trial

Review source

Reviewed May 2022

Not free software

2

This software seems to be fairly feature-complete and I could definitely see it as a strong competitor to Adobe Acrobat. However, I couldn't tell you how well any of those features work because essentially none of the features are available unless you use a paid version. The issue I have with this software (and the reason I'm writing this review) is that I feel like they gave me a bait-and-switch. I have been using the built-in PDF viewer in Mozilla Firefox to view PDFs, but have been looking for a free software that will allow me to manage bookmarks in PDF files. From my research on Google and looking through the website for Soda PDF, I was given the idea that Soda PDF offers a free version of the software. I have attempted to use this "free version", but it seems there was absolutely zero point in installing this software, as literally all it can do is view PDF files, which can be done by any modern browser, including the ones that come pre-installed on every operating system. So the "free version" of the software is a waste of your time, as it doesn't actually provide any useful functionality that your computer doesn't already have. I've seen it referred to as the "free trial" in a few places, and it certainly doesn't live up to that name either, unless your intent is to "try" looking at the "you've discovered a premium feature" screen, since pretty much every button gives you that popup. This is less of a "free version" and more of an advertisement you can install.

Ratings Breakdown

4
Ease of use
2
Value for money
2
Customer support
5
Functionality
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Pros:
Easy Installation Attractive and user-friendly interface Wealth of features (when using paid version)
Cons:
Website and search engines falsely indicate this is free software

Reasons for switching to Soda PDF

I switched because I was looking for a program that can add bookmarks to a PDF file. This is a feature built-in to the '.pdf' filetype, so I would have expected it to be considered a basic feature included in the free version. There's absolutely no way in hell I'm going to pay a monthly fee to any company to be able to use a basic feature of a filetype that is an industry standard and has existed for 30 years!

Vendor Response

Hi Andrew, Thank you for sharing your experience with Soda PDF, we will forward your feedback that bookmarks should be added to free features in the program to the appropriate team. We also include in the escalation the comment that the information about pricing is not clear enough. We would like to improve your experience with us, just contact us in the live chat by following this link and clicking on the red support button in the lower left corner https://support.sodapdf.com/hc/en-us

Replied May 2022

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Khan Md Mohaiuminul Islam S.

Verified reviewer

Civil Engineering

51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

Good Option as secondary PDF editor.

5

Thanks to its extensive range of functionalities and user-friendly interface, it has been quite helpful. Editing PDFs and merging files are available with some interesting features. It is easy to add an E signature to any kind of PDF file. Along with small pdf , when i am opening large files, it become glitchy some times, and customer support is not up to mark.

Ratings Breakdown

4
Ease of use
4
Value for money
3
Customer support
4
Functionality
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Pros:
I mainly use it for adding my e-signature of PDF files. Merging tons of files together by page number, SODA PDF, helps me to be more proactive. Considering its price compared to other PDF editors, it is cheaper.
Cons:
Customer support is almost dreadful; they should improve in this section.

Reasons for switching to Soda PDF

Price is the main factor here. For personal quick work, I am using SODA PDF. For professional use, I return to good options.

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Abhinav B.

Verified reviewer

Broadcast Media

10000+ employees

Used daily for free trial

Review source

Reviewed February 2023

Soda PDF : simply add Fizup to your workings

5

Wonderful experience with this little but useful tool

Ratings Breakdown

5
Ease of use
5
Functionality
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Pros:
Because it is open source, I liked the Soda PDF as can be deployed to mostly all the platforms
Cons:
OCR I.e optical character recognition can be improved

Reasons for switching to Soda PDF

Presentation related activities can not be attended properly with this software

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VR
Verified
Reviewer

Computer Games

11-50 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed June 2021

Great features for the price

4

It gives people a more intuitive option for pdfs and there's a free version that people can try easily before they purchase the full-featured one.

Ratings Breakdown

4
Ease of use
3
Value for money
4
Customer support
5
Functionality
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Pros:
It has all of the features that you need for making pdfs and then some. It's really intuitive, I think more intuitive than it's major competitor.
Cons:
Even after you purchase the full upgrade, they keep pestering you to spend more and upgrade. OK, I get it, you want to sell me more product. But I had to turn off notifications multiple times and it was a headache.

Reasons for switching to Soda PDF

Trying something new and wanted different features.

Vendor Response

Hi there, Thanks for sharing your impression of Soda PDF. We are glad to hear you find it intuitive and helpful. Thanks for letting us know you had issues with the pop-ups. We are glad to assist you to disable advertisements. Please follow the steps below: Click on 'Options' (a gear icon located in the right upper corner). Select 'Notification' and toggle the switch on 'Notification System'.

Replied June 2021

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VR
Verified
Reviewer

Higher Education

5001-10000 employees

Used monthly for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed November 2023

Dishonest automatic renewal

1

Very tricky (dishonest) automatic renewal for an entire year!!! after the 14 days trial. No email is sent about the renewal, the company takes advantage of having the credit card info.

Ratings Breakdown

1
Ease of use
1
Value for money
1
Customer support
1
Functionality
icon
Pros:
Nothing. It is a difficult program to manage, far inferior to Adobe.
Cons:
The program is complicated, not user friendly at all and the interface is confusing

Reasons for switching to Soda PDF

It expired, I though I'd try other programs. It was a mistake.

Vendor Response

Hello, Thanks for sharing that you were charged for the renewal and you feel Soda PDF could be easier to use. We appreciate the feedback and would like to help you properly with the charge. Please contact our support team on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Sodapdf or submit a request here and we will assist you: https://support.sodapdf.com/hc/en-us

Replied December 2023

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