Smallpdf vs PDF Arranger

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Migration notes

Open PDF files locally for page split, merge, rotate, crop and rearrangement. Does not replace the wider conversion, text editing, signing or cloud-sharing service.

Sources: github.com, smallpdf.com · checked 2026-10-21

SmallpdfPaid incumbent

Entry priceNot established

Pricing modelper-seat, billed annual

OwnerSmallpdf AG

Pro annual billing offered; numeric price failed to render in official page extraction (ellipsis). Source

Smallpdf plans reviewed
Pro	entry	Not established
Team	business	Not established
Business	enterprise	Quote only

PDF ArrangerOpen-source alternative

Fit for Smallpdf

License

GNU General Public License v3.0 Permissions of this strong copyleft license are conditioned on making available complete source code of licensed works and modifications, which include larger works using a licensed work, under the same license. Copyright and license notices must be preserved. Contributors provide an express grant of patent rights. May Commercial useModificationDistributionPatent usePrivate use Must License and copyright noticeState changesDisclose sourceSame license No LiabilityWarranty Summary from GitHub's choosealicense.com

Paid-feature tier A

Self-host

Paid-feature limitsNone established

PDF Arranger plans reviewed
PDF Arranger	free desktop/core	Free

What you may give up

No paid-feature limits established for this edition.

Local GTK desktop app; no vendor hosted service documented.

Tier A: GPL desktop source application with page split/merge, rotate, crop and rearrange functions; source installation and binary downloads documented. No commercial edition or paid gate found in the official product README. Scope is page arrangement, not full PDF content editing. License source

What running it takes

Hover or focus an icon for its name. Dashed means not established; struck through means no; grouped icons are alternatives.

Local desktop application, not a server deployment. No external database/cache/queue/SMTP service needed by documented binary installation. Build tools are separate from runtime. Infrastructure and staff time are not priced here; this page does not compare total cost.