
Soda PDF Reviews
Total 16 reviews
3.7
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
5
Stars44%
4
Stars25%
3
Stars6%
2
Stars6%
1
Stars19%
Satisfaction score
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
8
Functionality
7
Natalie
International Trade and Development, 11-50 employees
Less than a year
“Quick & easy PDF translation
Pros
I decided to give It a try and I have to say, installing the extension on Google Chrome was super easy. What I love most is how it saves space on my device. No need to clutter up my storage with bulky software. The best part is the AI-powered translator, it's super quick! I can translate PDFs from almost any language to another without any problem. It's become one of my favorite tools for getting work done fast.
Cons
It has some limitations. The PDF merge feature is really slow and the PDF editor doesn't have all the tools I need.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
9
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Mohamed
Banking, 500+ employees
Free Trial
“Simple to use
Pros
The first thing that stood out to me with Soda PDF was how easy it is to use. The interface is really user-friendly, which made it simple to get started. I also love that I can sign documents digitally without printing them out. The fact that Soda PDF works across both the web and desktop is a game-changer. On top of that, it's packed with useful features like OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and it doesn't break the bank. It's honestly the best PDF editor I've used so far for the price.
Cons
The free version is pretty limited and it lags when I try to open more complex PDFs.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
8
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Blake
Information Services, N/A employees
Less than a year
“My experience with Soda PDF
Pros
Getting started with it was honestly very easy. You just visit the site and it's so easy to use. No complicated installation steps or any of that. It made my life a lot easier because I could start working on my documents right away without wasting time. I'm all about efficiency and this software definitely delivers.
Cons
I wish there were more features. Some of the current ones aren't super easy to understand and they're not always very clear. The competition in the PDF world is tough, so they should make all features known upfront.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Geoff
Writing and Editing, N/A employees
Free Trial
“Waste of time
Pros
I can't say I liked anything about this software. It was just terrible in every way. The interface was confusing, the features were lacking and it didn't do what I expected. Honestly I regret trying it out. I had high hopes but it really let me down.
Cons
They promise free editing but as soon as I tried to save my first document, it wouldn't let me and kept trying to make me buy it. A constant annoying window kept popping up. It feels like they just want your money and don't care about anything else.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
7
Customer Support
6
Functionality
7
Hannu
Banking, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“horrible customer support experience
Pros
I had the worst experience with customer service. It's honestly the worst I've ever dealt with. They don't care about helping you, all they care about is getting your money. I reached out for support and it took forever to get a response. Even then they couldn't help me fix the issue. I would highly recommend staying far away from this company.
Cons
It's a total scam. They offer a free 14-day trial but then charge you USD89.90 for it. Stay away from this!
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Claire
Professional Training & Coaching, N/A employees
More than a year
“Must-have at a great cost
Pros
It is the perfect mix of both basic and advanced PDF editing features. It's got everything I need from simple edits to more complex adjustments. And the best part is that it's affordable! It's really easy to download and install on your desktop too, which makes it super convenient for anyone who needs quick access to a reliable PDF editor. Honestly for the price, I don't think you can find a better option out there.
Cons
It kept changing itself to my default printer which was really annoying.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
James
Staffing and Recruiting, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Stunning tool for making PDFs
Pros
It has been a lifesaver when it comes to working with PDFs. It can open almost every type of PDF file without any issues. Whether I need to view an invoice or work on a presentation, it handles everything smoothly. I've used other PDF software before but nothing compares to how well It works.
Cons
It has never failed to open any of my PDF files.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
nathan
Accounting, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“Stay away, it's a scam
Pros
After trying this tool, I honestly think it's just a poor imitation of Adobe Pro. The features are limited and it doesn't feel as polished. Sure, it gets the job done but it's nothing compared to Adobe. If you're looking for a top-tier PDF editor, I'd suggest looking elsewhere.
Cons
There's honestly nothing to like about it. It's just not suitable for editing documents.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
2
Value for money
6
Customer Support
2
Functionality
4
Elliot
Tobacco, N/A employees
Less than 6 months
“Don't fall for it
Pros
I don't get why I have to write at least 40 characters just to say "nothing." It's honestly kind of annoying. If I don't have anything to say, I shouldn't be forced to write something just for the sake of it. This could definitely be improved.
Cons
The advertising is misleading. It promotes "OCR" but after I bought it, they told me that OCR is an extra paid add-on.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
2
Value for money
2
Customer Support
2
Functionality
2
Ashley
Retail, 11-50 employees
More than a year
“Definitely don't buy this
Pros
It makes it so easy to create fillable forms and convert files to and from JPG and PDF. It's a feature I use all the time when I need to get documents ready for clients. The ability to work with different formats is super helpful and it's made my workflow so much smoother. I can easily switch between formats without losing any quality.
Cons
When my year-long subscription expired, I didn't get an email notification nor did it show on the desktop software. I spent an hour making a fillable document but when I tried to save it, I was prompted to "upgrade." There was no way to save the work I did and I had to close the program to install the upgrade. So frustrating!
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
6
Value for money
2
Customer Support
4
Functionality
6
George
Human Resources, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Effective solution
Pros
I've been using It for a while now and I can honestly say it's made my experience with PDFs so much better. It's super easy to edit, create and share documents. Working with my team has been a lot more efficient and I've cut down on mistakes because I can collaborate in real-time. The digital signature feature is a huge bonus , it's so much faster than printing, signing and scanning. I can get documents signed in minutes and it's very smooth process.
Cons
The good features are only available on the higher plans.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
9
Customer Support
10
Functionality
9
Tiara
Media Production, 1-10 employees
Less than 6 months
“Better alternative to Adobe
Pros
This is a full-on PDF editor! You can literally edit any text on the page, move it around or even delete whole pages if you need to. I love how flexible it is. If I need to rearrange the order of my pages or make quick edits to the content, I can do it with ease. It's perfect for anyone who works with PDFs regularly.
Cons
It doesn't have a good app. Everything needs to be done on a desktop or laptop. You can use it on your phone's browser but it's pretty tough.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
8
Functionality
8
Marian
Industrial Automation, 500+ employees
More than a year
“Best choice for PDF files
Pros
I switched to Soda PDF after using a few other tools and I honestly think it's a much cheaper alternative to the others. It's so easy to install and use and editing PDFs has never been easier. I'm also really impressed with how well it handles signatures, they've made that process really smooth. Overall I'm super pleased with it. It does everything I need and it's affordable. I definitely recommend it.
Cons
No issues with Soda PDF, everything is working perfectly for me.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Liam
Automotive, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Organize docs & contracts easily
Pros
I've been using It for quite some time now and it's been great. When I first started I used it mainly for signing and storing contracts but over time it's become my go-to app for managing all my documents. It's super convenient to create, edit and store everything in one app. Sharing documents with my coworkers has been such a time-saver , we can all access the same files instantly without any delays. It's a must-have for anyone who needs to manage documents efficiently.
Cons
I have no cons to mention.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Andrei
Accounting, 51-100 employees
More than a year
“Manage documents & contracts
Pros
The support team has been really helpful whenever I've run into issues. I was dealing with a tricky problem and reached out and they helped me sort it out quickly. I can rely on Soda PDF for all my document creation and editing needs. It's fast, reliable and easy to share documents with my colleagues. I love how efficient it is , it's definitely made my work life easier.
Cons
The first plan is almost useless. There are too few features for the price.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
8
Customer Support
10
Functionality
8
Nick
Information Technology and Services, N/A employees
More than a year
“Too complicated to use
Pros
I've had a frustrating time with the help desk. While they've tried to help, the software only works for one session before it just stops working. It's like it "forgets" everything after a while. Honestly this has been the worst experience I've had with any subscription software. It's just not reliable and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Cons
I've had a subscription for years and have had to submit countless support requests because the software doesn't work. Even though it recognizes I'm logged in, it doesn't connect to my subscription so I can't use any features. Despite lots of help desk requests, I'm paying for software that just doesn't work.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
2
Value for money
2
Customer Support
6
Functionality
2