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At a Glance
UPDF
UPDF
Star Rating
(225)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 license Per week
Browse all 6 pricing plans
Wondershare PDFelement
Wondershare PDFelement
Star Rating
(736)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.08 1 license Per Month (Paid Yearly. Monthly Cost)
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Wondershare PDFelement excels in document management with a score of 8.8, while UPDF trails slightly behind with a score of 8.5. Reviewers mention that PDFelement's intuitive interface makes it easier to organize and retrieve documents efficiently.
  • Reviewers mention that Wondershare PDFelement offers superior editing capabilities, particularly with its Document Editor scoring 9.4 compared to UPDF's 8.1. Users say that the editing features, such as the Revision History and Suggestion Mode, are more robust in PDFelement, allowing for better collaboration and document refinement.
  • G2 users highlight that Wondershare PDFelement provides better multi-user collaboration features, scoring 8.8, while UPDF only scores 7.4. Users report that the real-time communication tools in PDFelement facilitate smoother teamwork on shared documents.
  • Users on G2 mention that Wondershare PDFelement's export capabilities are superior, with a score of 9.2 compared to UPDF's 8.9. Reviewers say that the variety of file types supported for export in PDFelement makes it more versatile for different user needs.
  • Reviewers mention that UPDF shines in its entry-level pricing, being free compared to Wondershare PDFelement's starting price of $9.08. Users report that this makes UPDF an attractive option for small businesses or individuals looking for basic PDF functionalities without upfront costs.
  • Users say that Wondershare PDFelement's mobile access features score 8.5, providing a more seamless experience for users on the go, while UPDF lacks in this area, which some users find limiting for mobile document management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
UPDF
UPDF Pro Enterprise Free Trial
Free
1 license Per week
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Wondershare PDFelement
PDFelement Pro for Teams (Monthly)
$9.08
1 license Per Month (Paid Yearly. Monthly Cost)
Browse all 3 pricing plans
Free Trial
UPDF
Free Trial is available
Wondershare PDFelement
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
211
9.0
670
Ease of Use
9.0
217
9.0
679
Ease of Setup
9.5
166
9.2
309
Ease of Admin
9.2
52
9.0
219
Quality of Support
8.8
123
8.6
556
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
45
9.0
212
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
211
9.0
666
Features by Category
8.2
2,204
8.5
3,005
Organization
8.5
194
8.8
284
8.4
196
8.7
294
7.8
191
8.7
285
8.0
190
8.7
284
Editing
8.5
189
8.8
300
8.6
192
8.8
307
8.4
185
8.9
300
8.4
187
8.4
290
8.9
191
8.6
293
Operating System
8.6
177
9.1
148
8.3
169
7.8
115
6.3
143
7.1
105
Not enough data
8.5
934
Data Sources
Not enough data
8.5
95
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
9.2
108
Generation
Not enough data
8.3
98
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.7
97
Delivery
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.4
85
Not enough data
8.7
85
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
8.3
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
7.2
812
8.3
1,305
Design
8.3
40
8.9
83
6.8
38
8.4
85
6.8
37
8.5
80
Collaboration
7.0
37
7.9
77
6.6
37
7.7
72
File Types
9.1
40
9.0
89
8.7
39
Feature Not Available
7.1
39
Feature Not Available
Edit & Revise
7.2
40
8.8
80
7.1
39
8.6
79
7.9
39
9.1
87
Integrate & Embed
6.0
40
8.0
86
6.8
39
8.1
85
6.4
41
8.2
79
Operating System
9.7
36
9.1
86
8.3
36
8.1
66
5.4
31
7.1
61
Generative AI
7.3
33
7.5
53
7.2
32
8.0
57
6.2
33
Feature Not Available
6.2
34
Feature Not Available
6.1
32
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
286
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
UPDF
UPDF
Wondershare PDFelement
Wondershare PDFelement
UPDF and Wondershare PDFelement are categorized as PDF Editor and Document Creation
Unique Categories
UPDF
UPDF has no unique categories
Wondershare PDFelement
Wondershare PDFelement is categorized as Document Generation and Desktop Publishing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
UPDF
UPDF
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
86.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.6%
Wondershare PDFelement
Wondershare PDFelement
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.5%
Reviewers' Industry
UPDF
UPDF
Consulting
7.6%
Information Technology and Services
5.8%
Higher Education
5.8%
Education Management
4.0%
Computer & Network Security
3.6%
Other
73.3%
Wondershare PDFelement
Wondershare PDFelement
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Higher Education
5.0%
Computer Software
4.9%
Education Management
4.3%
Management Consulting
3.1%
Other
75.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
UPDF
UPDF
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Entertainment

I really like the ability to scan large pdfs and summarize findings and information. This saves me a lot of time when looking for similarities or discrepencies with the projects I'm working on. You can also use the AI feature to ask questions and further...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Religious Institutions

I was hoping to replace acrobat but I've many times reported issues which have not been addressed, such as the inability to upload signatures or copy elements from one pdf to another etc. So I'm a bit bummed about the lack of progress and rarely use it...

Wondershare PDFelement
Wondershare PDFelement
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SALAMA Y.
SY
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
Verified User
G
Verified User in Law Practice

PDFelement, like many other PDF editors, has some restrictions when being used on iPad, which are aggravated by the user interface that is notably not quite as nice as the desktop version. The second major point against PDFelement is the price tag. There...

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Discussions
UPDF
UPDF Discussions
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UPDF has no discussions with answers
Wondershare PDFelement
Wondershare PDFelement Discussions
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
Gary F.
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
Gary F.
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