pdfFiller: An overpriced, half-baked PDF editor for macOS

A basic PDF editor that doesn't fulfill its promises and costs too much.

- MAHMOUD ITANI

In an increasingly digital world, the need for PDF editors continues to grow. One of the Mac apps you may come across when hunting for a PDF editor is pdfFiller (fave.co/3NGWCSK). The software offers a decent set of document manipulation tools, but is it any good for everyday use? The short answer is no.

pdfFiller offers apps on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Windows, Android, and the web. So no matter what device you're working on, you likely will be able to access your documents just fine. Notably, a single subscription works across all platforms.

The company offers a 30-day free trial if you're signing up from the web or a 7-day one if you opt for Apple's App Store billing. Beyond the longer trial and having to set up a payment method, pdfFiller's web billing is similar to that of Apple-including the pricing.

PLANS AND FEATURES

pdfFiller's Basic plan costs $8 a month ($96 a year) if you agree to an annual plan. Alternatively, it's $20 a month if you opt out of the annual commitment. Only U.S. pricing is available. It offers basic PDF editing features, such as text manipulation, annotation, electronic signatures, and more.