Soda PDF
About Soda PDF
Soda PDF delivers a powerful yet accessible PDF solution designed specifically for small, and midsize businesses and individual professionals seeking streamlined document workflows. Available as both an online platform and desktop application, Soda PDF enables seamless document creation, conversion, editing, security, and collaboration across organizations of all sizes. The service excels in document creation and conversion, offering superior fidelity when transforming text to PDF, Word, Excel, PDF, images, and HTML.
Soda PDF's editing capabilities empower teams to modify documents with precision. The robust PDF editor provides control over text, images, and page elements with a straightforward interface that reduces the learning curve typically associated with advanced PDF manipulation. Document organization becomes streamlined with Soda PDF's intelligent workflow tools. The PDF merger combines multiple files into cohesive documents with automated table of contents generation, while the PDF splitter enables precise separation of content for targeted distribution or archiving purposes.
Security remains paramount with customizable protection options including password encryption, permission controls, and digital signatures. The permission level functionality provides authorized users with the ability to manage access controls as document needs evolve throughout their lifecycle.
The newly implemented AI assistant helps summarize PDFs, extract key information, and enhance productivity. Translate PDF functionality supports multilingual document workflows, breaking down language barriers instantly. The expanded My Files storage system provides secure cloud access to your documents from any device or location.
Soda PDF's advanced OCR technology transforms scanned documents into fully searchable and editable digital assets for businesses handling legacy or paper documentation. The PDF scanner functionality recognizes text in multiple languages, eliminating manual data entry while improving document accessibility and searchability. Operational efficiency improves with Soda PDF's optimization features. The PDF compressor reduces file sizes significantly without quality degradation, facilitating easier sharing via email and reducing storage requirements for document archives.
Soda PDF transforms document management from a technical challenge into a business advantage, enabling growing companies to handle complex document requirements with enterprise-grade capabilities and SMB-appropriate simplicity.
Key benefits of Soda PDF
• Secure your PDFs with password protection, encryption, and customizable access permissions, ensuring only authorized users can view or modify documents.
• Modify PDFs, add legally binding e-signatures, and share files via email.
• Convert, merge, split, and edit multiple PDF files simultaneously, reducing manual effort and streamlining document management.
• Leverage AI to save time and boost productivity. Translate PDFs into multiple languages and use Soda PDF's cloud storage for secure access, enhancing collaboration and workflows.
• Connect Soda PDF with third-party apps such as Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Microsoft Office to enhance collaboration and workflow efficiency.
Soda PDF is trusted by businesses, professionals, and enterprises worldwide for its precision, performance, and security. Elevate your document management with Soda PDF – the smarter, more efficient way to handle PDFs.
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- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
SodaPDF sets the benchmark of what a PDF-processing software should be.
Reviewed on 2022/12/31
Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with what the software has to offer, & will continue using it so...
Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with what the software has to offer, & will continue using it so long as it functions without causing me issues.
Pros
The straightforward user interface, accurate PDF-Word conversions & most importantly - the possword-unlocking capability. Recently, I received an auto-generated authentication report from a thrid party firm (which our company deals directly with) that required a password that wasn't supplied with the report file. SodaPDF was rather quick to unlock the file & save the day. I'm sure a similar circumstance is bound to occur & so I'll keep on using the software.
Cons
I'm genuinely unable to think of any problem or inconvenience I've had with the software. It's just great.
- Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Quality features - Fair Pricing - Watch for VERSION selection while using the software
Reviewed on 2021/08/13
When creating documents for publication there are processors first, then the PDF export (which...
When creating documents for publication there are processors first, then the PDF export (which needs to be changed depending on the Printer's specification). Then, after the proof is seen and edited, there are changes to make. I am grateful we have this software to easily delete pages that need to be updated, and then merge in the page that is corrected. The time saving, and reducing the possibility of additional issues (no need to export the whole document again).
My only suggestion is a clearer path to customer data, integration for updates to plans, and clearer communication when software updates or renewals are due.
Pros
It was difficult to find software that has merging and conversion features. When I first tried Soda PDF I had a limited edition free forever plan. Highly helpful to find out if it was going to work for what I needed. Once I learned how easy it was, I purchased the standard software plan.
Merging, Converting, Deleting pages (that have been updated and new ones added). I've created two books and two decks of cards for publishing for clients using this tool ''after'' the documents were ready to export to PDF.
Cons
An improvement I would like to see is the update between plans.
For example, I purchased the standard plan after using the free forever plan. When I updated I ended up with both versions (and need to keep both), but, sometimes I'm in the middle of working on something and I get an error saying "Your plan does not include this feature, Update now ..." and the automation tries to sell me a plan I already own (but have not remembered a couple of times thought my plan had expired).
It would be helpful if the VERSION of the plan is integrated for each customer using the software.
CON: There does not seem to be a customer dashboard where I could see what products I have purchased and when they are due to renew. The problem with this is now I'm back on the free forever version, my standard service expired, but I didn't realize it until I was in the midst of working on a document.
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Adobe AcrobatReasons for Switching to Soda PDF
I selected Soda PDF because it is less expensive than Adobe DC, has the same features, and Soda PDF has been approved by Microsoft (I use windows 10 - needed to make sure I have compatible software). They are "Silver Microsoft Partners" as seen on the Microsoft website.Response from Avanquest
Hello Deborah,
Thank you for sharing that you like how our program performs and find it cost-effective. We also appreciate your feedback regarding our upgrade system, we have forwarded it to the corresponding department.
You can check your license details by clicking on your name in the right upper corner. Then choose Manage Products.
If you need any assistance with your license, please contact our support here https://support.sodapdf.com/hc/en-us and we will surely help you.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Wont issue refund
Reviewed on 2023/12/20
I decided it wasnt for me. Im pretty sure i requested to cancell but was billed 95.00. I noticed a...
I decided it wasnt for me. Im pretty sure i requested to cancell but was billed 95.00. I noticed a charge pending with my bank. I contacted again and equested a refund since I had not used the product after the first frustrating day. I kindly asked that I recieve a refund but was only offered 50% back. I believe the Terms of cancellation should be clearly outlined in the same font size when submitting the order rather than insertd with all the small print.
Pros
nothing. There is nothing to like. Thats why I stopped using on the first day of trial
Cons
It changed all my pdfs to Soda, not something I wanted. Also the very smaall print in the trems of agreement about cancellation
Response from Avanquest
Hello Lucy,
Thanks for sharing that you need help with the refund. We appreciate the feedback and we will be happy to assist you. Please reach out to us on our Facebook page to get further help https://www.facebook.com/Sodapdf If you don't have a Facebook account, please contact us via live chat or email https://support.sodapdf.com/hc/en-us
- Industry: Civil Engineering
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Good to go as PDF editor
Reviewed on 2023/01/30
Comparing other similar PDF Editor software, SODA PDF comes at a cheap price.it has good user-friend...
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.
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.
- Industry: Broadcast Media
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Soda PDF : simply add Fizup to your workings
Reviewed on 2023/02/21
Wonderful experience with this little but useful tool
Wonderful experience with this little but useful tool
Pros
Because it is open source, I liked the Soda PDF as can be deployed to mostly all the platforms
Cons
OCR I.e optical character recognition can be improved
Soda PDF FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Soda PDF.Q. What type of pricing plans does Soda PDF offer?
Soda PDF offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$7.00/month
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Not Available
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.
Q. Who are the typical users of Soda PDF?
Soda PDF has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Soda PDF support?
Soda PDF supports the following languages:
English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Q. Does Soda PDF support mobile devices?
Soda PDF supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Soda PDF integrate with?
Soda PDF integrates with the following applications:
Box, Dropbox Business, Evernote Teams, Google Drive, OneDrive
Q. What level of support does Soda PDF offer?
Soda PDF offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat
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