Compare PDF Expert and Wondershare PDFelement 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.99 1 License Per Year
$9.08 1 license Per Month (Paid Yearly. Monthly Cost)
PDF Expert
Star Rating
(29)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.99 1 License Per Year
Learn more about PDF ExpertWondershare PDFelement
Star Rating
(736)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.08 1 license Per Month (Paid Yearly. Monthly Cost)
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that PDF Expert excels in its "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.0, making it a favorite among those who prioritize a straightforward interface, while Wondershare PDFelement matches this score but is noted for its slightly more complex setup process.
- Reviewers mention that PDF Expert's "Quality of Support" is rated at 9.1, indicating a strong customer service experience, whereas Wondershare PDFelement, with a score of 8.6, has received feedback about slower response times.
- G2 users highlight that PDF Expert offers superior "Document Management" capabilities with a score of 8.8, which is crucial for small businesses, while Wondershare PDFelement also scores 8.8 but is often praised for its extensive "Document Scanning" features.
- Users on G2 say that PDF Expert's "File Types" export capabilities are rated at 9.2, allowing for seamless sharing across various platforms, while Wondershare PDFelement, with a score of 9.0, is recognized for its robust "Web Publishing" options.
- Reviewers mention that PDF Expert shines in "Mobile Access" with a score of 8.5, making it a preferred choice for users who need to work on the go, while Wondershare PDFelement, although slightly lower at 8.5, is noted for its comprehensive desktop functionality.
- Users report that PDF Expert's "Revision History" feature is rated at 9.0, providing excellent tracking of changes, while Wondershare PDFelement, with a score of 9.4 in "Document Editor," is favored for its advanced editing tools that enhance productivity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PDF Expert
PDF Expert Premium
$79.99
1 License Per Year
Your go to PDF editor for Apple devices - perfect individuals and teams that need to read, edit, annotate, sign and fill in PDFs.
- Edit text, image and links in PDFs
- Annotate, comment and add notes to PDFs
- Create, merge and manage PDF files
Wondershare PDFelement
PDFelement Pro for Teams (Monthly)
$9.08
1 license Per Month (Paid Yearly. Monthly Cost)
Ideal for personal use to create, edit, and sign PDFs. Automatically renew, cancel any time.
- Create PDF Files
- Export PDFs to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint
- Edit Text and Images in PDF Files
Free Trial
PDF Expert
Free Trial is available
Wondershare PDFelement
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
21
9.0
667
Ease of Use
9.0
22
9.0
676
Ease of Setup
8.9
6
9.2
306
Ease of Admin
8.7
5
9.0
219
Quality of Support
9.1
13
8.6
555
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
5
9.0
212
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
20
9.0
663
Features by Category
Organization
Not enough data
8.8
281
Not enough data
8.7
291
Not enough data
8.7
282
Not enough data
8.7
281
Editing
Not enough data
8.8
297
Not enough data
8.8
304
Not enough data
8.9
297
Not enough data
8.5
287
Not enough data
8.6
290
Operating System
Feature Not Available
9.1
145
Not enough data
7.8
113
Feature Not Available
7.1
103
Data Sources
Not enough data
8.5
94
Not enough data
8.4
97
Not enough data
9.2
107
Generation
Not enough data
8.3
97
Not enough data
8.4
92
Not enough data
8.7
96
Delivery
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
8.4
84
Not enough data
8.8
84
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
41
Not enough data
8.2
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Design
Not enough data
8.8
82
Not enough data
8.4
84
Not enough data
8.5
79
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.9
76
Not enough data
7.7
71
File Types
Not enough data
9.0
88
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
8.8
79
Not enough data
8.6
78
Not enough data
9.1
86
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
8.1
85
Not enough data
8.1
84
Not enough data
8.2
78
Operating System
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
8.1
66
Not enough data
7.1
61
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
52
Not enough data
8.0
56
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Design
Not enough data
8.5
39
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
8.3
35
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.2
34
Not enough data
8.4
33
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PDF Expert and Wondershare PDFelement are categorized as PDF Editor
Unique Categories
PDF Expert has no unique categories
Wondershare PDFelement is categorized as Document Generation, Desktop Publishing, and Document Creation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PDF Expert
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Wondershare PDFelement
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Internet
6.9%
Design
6.9%
Wine and Spirits
3.4%
Veterinary
3.4%
Telecommunications
3.4%
Other
75.9%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Higher Education
5.0%
Computer Software
4.9%
Education Management
4.3%
Management Consulting
3.1%
Other
75.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
PDF Expert
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Claudia L.
Verified User in Construction
I love that this was a once off purchase, and I'm able to use the app forever. I can edit any type of PDF document: the text, images and add / remove signatures.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Wondershare PDFelement
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SALAMA Y.
Verified User in Higher Education
PDFelement is fast, robust and beautiful PDF editor for Mac and Windows. PDFelement Read, annotate and edit PDFs, change text and images. So Easy Like In Word the strong points that I have found in PDFelement: Completely edit PDF, anyway you...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Anna M.
Verified User in Computer Software
So far everything is going well, maybe in the future they can continue updating it and adding new functionality.
Claudia L.
Verified User in Construction
I love that this was a once off purchase, and I'm able to use the app forever. I can edit any type of PDF document: the text, images and add / remove signatures.
SALAMA Y.
Verified User in Higher Education
PDFelement is fast, robust and beautiful PDF editor for Mac and Windows. PDFelement Read, annotate and edit PDFs, change text and images. So Easy Like In Word the strong points that I have found in PDFelement: Completely edit PDF, anyway you...
Anna M.
Verified User in Computer Software
So far everything is going well, maybe in the future they can continue updating it and adding new functionality.
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Expert PDF?
1 comment
Official Response from PDF Expert
PDF Expert is a PDF editing solution that allows users to read, annotate and edit PDFs, change text and images, convert to and from common file types and...Read more
Is PDF Expert Available for Windows?
1 comment
Official Response from PDF Expert
Currently PDF Expert is only available for Apple devices. Read more
How much does PDF Expert cost?
1 comment
Official Response from PDF Expert
PDF Expert has two licensing options:
- Annual Premium which costs $79.99 per year
- Lifetime license which costs $169.99
There are discounts...Read more
What's your licensing model/policy?
2 comments
Official Response from Wondershare PDFelement
The licensing model of PDFelement is perpetual, meaning the software is purchased at a one-time cost that does not require commitment to a subscription or...Read more
Does the perpetual license for one user include future upgrades or do upgrades have to be purchased?
2 comments
GF
Susan, for a definitive answer you might want to contact the publisher, but in my experience a perpetual license includes support and upDATES but not version...Read more
What is the best way to get good quality conversions from PDFs to Word documents that have complicated pictures and text?
2 comments
GF
It's unlikely you'll find anything which can perfectly differentiate between legitimate text and random blemishes / marks. I would suggest using PDFelement's...Read more
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