--- description: Learn more about PDFelement pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: PDFelement Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Document Management Software](/directory/30063/document-management/software) > [PDFelement](/software/148193/pdfelement-6) # PDFelement Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/148193/pdfelement-6 Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/148193/pdfelement-6?page=2) > PDFelement is a cloud-based and on-premise PDF editor that helps businesses create, edit and annotate PDF files on a unified interface. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 440 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses PDFelement? Designed for businesses in education, information technology, real estate, human resources, banking, accounting, construction, and more. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 440 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Wondershare - **Founded**: 2003 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$49.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: PDFelement supports a free trial version for mac and windows. - PDFelement is priced starting at $79.99 billed annually - PDFelement team license is priced starting at $109 billed annually or $139 billed perpetual - Please contact PDFelement directly for pricing options for PDFelement business - **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), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Annotations - Archiving & Retention - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Compliance Management - Compliance Tracking - Contract/License Management - Convert to PDF - Data Extraction Software - Data Import/Export - Data Security - Delete Pages - Digital Signature Software - Document Capture - Document Classification - Document Conversion - Document Management Software - Document Review - Document Storage - Electronic Signature - Encryption Software - File Conversion - File Sharing Software - For Legal Professionals - Forms Management - Full Text Search - Merge/Append Files - Notes Management - Optical Character Recognition - Pre-built Templates - Presentation Tools - Rearrange Pages - Reminders - Rotate Pages - Task Management Software - Team Collaboration - Template Management - Text Editing - Version Control - Watermarking - Workflow Management Software - Zone Selection Tool ## Integrations (2 total) - Google Chrome - Microsoft Outlook ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30063/document-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30063/document-management/software) - [PDF Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31122/pdf/software) - [Contract Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30078/contract-management/software) - [Productivity Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30968/productivity/software) - [Legal Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/10049/legal-document-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.ca/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc) — 4.6/5 (10549 reviews) ## Reviews ### "A good option for PDF editing that offers versatile features for mac users" — 4.0/5 > **Rachael** | *February 5, 2025* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Versatility of options for editing documents, merging, and converting documents, and ease of use with Apple products. > > **Cons**: Interface was not as easy to navigate and interact with as other PDF editors used. > > Overall a positive experience as a mac user and would use again and recommend to others. ----- ### "PDFelement - Top Tier PDF Editing Software" — 5.0/5 > **Dominick** | *March 26, 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: PDFelement is an incredible PDF viewer and editor that makes it super easy and intuitive to edit PDFs\! > > **Cons**: I have no complaints, PDFelement works perfectly for my needs. > > I started using PDFelement a few months ago because I needed to edit a PDF. PDFelement made it totally easy and painless, it's a great tool\! ----- ### "The intuitive and budget-friendly alternative that simplifies my life" — 5.0/5 > **Patrick** | *June 21, 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I discovered PDFelement while looking for a less expensive alternative to the Adobe suite, and I was pleasantly surprised. What I love above all else is its modern and clean interface that closely resembles Microsoft Office, making it immediately familiar and easy to pick up. Text editing, PDF-to-Word or Excel conversion, and optical character recognition (OCR) work flawlessly and very quickly. It is the ideal compromise between simplicity and power. > > **Cons**: I have noticed that when converting highly complex PDF files containing nested tables or rare fonts into Word format, the original layout can sometimes shift slightly, forcing me to make a few manual adjustments. Additionally, the free version applies a rather large watermark right in the middle of documents, which forces you to upgrade to the paid version for professional use. > > Regained efficiency without breaking the bank. PDFelement gives me access to all the professional PDF editing features I need on a daily basis for a fraction of the price of traditional software, optimizing both my budget and my time. ----- ### "PDFelement is a Superb Tool" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *January 24, 2026* | Human Resources | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is great value for money and my documents are secured. The cloud storage is large and the features are numerous to mention > > **Cons**: It takes a bit of a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it becomes very very easy to use > > I love wondershare, PDFelement is an amazing tool and I recommend it highly for anyone who wants to create professional documents ----- ### "Budge Estimator" — 5.0/5 > **Fannie** | *June 17, 2026* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Wondershare has become much easier to use. Editing, copying, and downloading files are simple and efficient. > > **Cons**: Some features still need improvement, particularly OCR and image editing. They do not always work as expected and can affect productivity. > > The pricing is reasonable, and the account can be shared by multiple users. Overall, it is a good value for small businesses. ----- Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/148193/pdfelement-6?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/148193/pdfelement-6) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nb | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data