--- description: Review of Soda PDF Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Soda PDF | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Software](/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) > [Soda PDF](/software/156724/soda-pdf) # Soda PDF Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/156724/soda-pdf Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/156724/soda-pdf?page=2) > 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. > > Verdict: Rated **3.5/5** by 238 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.5/5** | 238 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 2.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 50% | (5/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Avanquest - **Location**: Saint-Laurent, Canada - **Founded**: 2009 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$7.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Soda PDF is available as a monthly or a yearly plan. We also offer a perpetual license option for Business package (year/lifetime). Prices per user or license: - Soda PDF Standard package: $48.00 / year or $12.00 / monthly - Soda PDF PRO package: $87.00 / year or $15.00 / monthly - Soda PDF Business Plan: $198.00 / year or $20.00 / monthly All plans and perpetual licenses are eligible for volume discounts starting at just 5 licenses. Special deployment options are available, including Terminal Server, Citrix, GPO, and SCCM. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Alerts/Notifications - Annotations - Batch Processing - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Compression - Convert to PDF - Customisable Forms - Customizable Fields - Data Extraction - Data Import/Export - Data Security - Delete Pages - Digital Signature - Document Capture - Document Classification - Document Conversion - Document Editing - Document Generation ## Integrations (9 total) - Box - Dropbox Business - Evernote Teams - Google Drive - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft PowerPoint - Microsoft Word - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [PDF Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4791/pdf-software/software) - [OCR Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4291/ocr/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/722/document-management/software) - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4419/pdf-editor/software) - [Digital Signature Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4235/electronic-signature/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Smallpdf](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/178267/smallpdf) — 4.7/5 (976 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Good to go as PDF editor" — 4.0/5 > **Mahmudul islam** | *30 January 2023* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "Simply Reviewed - Soda PDF" — 4.0/5 > **Lakshay** | *22 February 2023* | Staffing & Recruiting | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **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. > > One of the best apps in this category. But there is scope of improvement before becoming the best. ----- ### "This place is a scam" — 1.0/5 > **Nathan** | *11 October 2024* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software is a poor imitation of adobe pro. > > **Cons**: There’s nothing to like, it is not suitable for editing docs. > > Trying to refund during the cancellation period? Good luck. They will try everything even when you say “please refund my money” they will send long extended messages that are tone deaf offering discounts. ----- ### "Good Option as secondary PDF editor." — 5.0/5 > **Khan Md Mohaiuminul Islam** | *17 November 2023* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "Soda PDF -- Intuitive and User Friendly Way to Create and Edit PDF Documents" — 5.0/5 > **Wendy** | *23 April 2021* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's easy to use with little to no formal training -- very intuitive. I like that it converts documents TO PDF, PDF to MSWord or other types of files, and lets me upload a document for PDF filler access. I think forms are more professional when they're typed instead of being handwritten -- cleaner and neater for sure\! We use SODA to upload forms sent to us, then fill in via the PDF filler. I love how easy SODA is to use via Mac/PC, tablets, and phones. Even when my staff and I are outside the office -- at home or on the road -- we can access SODA to ensure our work continues seamlessly. PDFs created can be saved to the Cloud, Desktop, or even e-mailed. I love this software/app\! > > **Cons**: My only small complaint is that it can be hard to locate a file once it's complete. That's likely on me instead of SODA. We downloaded the software/app, and have been learning as we go. Perhaps some training on our part would make archiving easier. > > Overall? Excellent\! This is a VERY user-friendly way to both create and convert PDFs, edit/fill in a PDF, sign a PDF with a created signature, and then deliver/download/share. If for some reason I need to have a colleague review a document, the review/comment function is great for easily getting document feedback. We don't use that feature as often, but it's nice to have in the available functions. ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/156724/soda-pdf?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/156724/soda-pdf) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data