Fill vs. SmallPDF

The main difference between SmallPDF and Fill is the ability to create reusable and customizable templates. SmallPDF only allows you to upload and convert PDF documents, while Fill offers multiple customizable templates. 

Comparing Fill and SmallPDF

 Document EnvelopesTemplate GalleryMobile AppsFree PlanPricing
FillYesYesYesNo, but comes with free trial.Starts at $8.33 per month
SmallPDFNoNoYesYesStarts at $9 per month
Fill vs. SmallPDF

Fill and SmallPDF Comparison

Fill vs. SmallPDF

Document management

Fill offers a document management dashboard where you can streamline various business processes and manage all your contracts. You can easily store, track, and organize documents and make them more accessible to your team. This increases efficiency by saving time spent on manual processes.

As an alternative to Fill, SmallPDF offers a web platform where you can store your PDF documents and manage them. You can share the documents from within the platform and access over 21 PDF tools such as a PDF converter, compress PDF, AI PDF summarizer, merge and split PDF, rotate PDF, and eSign PDF.

Security

Fill protects your documents from unauthorized access by using HIPAA-compliant data centers with ISO 27001 and FISMA certification. The electronic signature platform is built on an encrypted platform that uses the highest security standards such as 256-bit end-to-end encryption and military-grade security.

SmallPDF is also committed to your safety and uses 256-bit TLS encryption for secure information transfer. It’s ISO/IEC 27001 certified and compliant with GDPR, CCPA, and nFADP standards.

Fill vs. SmallPDF
Fill vs. SmallPDF

Integration capabilities

Fill offers integrations with popular business tools like Google Workspace, Gmail, Google Drive, and Dropbox. You can also connect with thousands of business apps via the Zapier integration. This enables you to use Fill with your favorite apps for CRM, customer support, marketing, and other business functions. You can also access a robust developer API library to customize Fill’s integration with any enterprise or proprietary system.

As a Fill alternative, SmallPDF‘s Google integration only allows users to send PDFs to SmallPDF’s platform from Google Drive. There’s also a SmallPDF Dropbox App where you can convert, compress, edit, e-sign, and unlock PDFs directly from Dropbox.

Custom branding

SmallPDF doesn’t offer any tailor-made brand consistency in its workflow. There are no customizable template galleries that you can quickly adapt to your needs. It works mostly as a PDF tool where you create the main document in another word-processing app and then use SmallPDF to convert it to a PDF for various purposes like collecting eSignatures.

Fill helps you create forms and agreements that reinforce your brand’s unique identity. You can also send notification emails and eSignature invites that represent your company. There’s also a template gallery with multiple customizable templates for any situation and industry. You can change the colors and insert your logo on these templates so they’ll represent your brand.

Fill vs. SmallPDF
Fill vs. SmallPDF

Progress tracking

SmallPDF has an in-built document tracking with an activity timeline which shows you the document’s activities so you can easily review it. This helps you track signature requests and document activities like revisions. You can track any missing signatures and send a timely reminder to nudge clients before the document’s deadline.

As an alternative to SmallPDF, Fill’s centralized dashboard helps you monitor the document’s progress so you know if it’s on time or running late. You also get real-time notifications when a signer has completed their part. Once a document’s signed, you’ll get a certificate of completion and be able to review detailed audit logs that include activity timestamps.

Signer authentication

SmallPDF requires you to manually verify if a signature is valid or not. You’ll see additional details such as a timestamp, once a signature is validated. Other details you can access are if the signature has been modified since signing and the date when the signature will expire.

As a SmallPDF alternative, Fill’s signer identity verification helps you comply with KYC (know your customer) and AML (anti-money laundering) requirements. You can run identity checks on your signers to prevent any unauthorized access. Cutting-edge face recognition technology also helps you validate the signer’s identity.

Fill vs. SmallPDF
Fill vs. SmallPDF

Unlimited envelopes

Fill supports document envelopes which lets you send multiple documents for signature to a single recipient in one go instead of sending separate signature requests. This drastically improves workflow since you can batch tasks and increase efficiency.

There’s no mention of SmallPDF supporting document envelopes. It does mention that you can request PDF signatures from up to 100 people at a time. You can also indicate on the document where you want them to affix their signatures.

 

Pricing

SmallPDF offers two paid plans, a free plan, and an enterprise plan. The paid plans start at $9 per month billed annually and come with access to all available features. There’s a discounted team plan that costs $7 per user (minimum of 2) per month billed annually. For enterprises, SmallPDF offers custom pricing and personalized onboarding. The free plan gives access to 21 SmallPDF tools including eSignatures.

Fill offers three paid plans, starting at $8.33 per month billed annually. These plans come with unlimited signature requests, cloud storage, team workflows, and real-time notifications. For $16.66 per month (billed annually), you’ll get additional features like access to a comprehensive template gallery. The Pro Plan, at $24.99 per month (billed annually), is ideal for large teams and comes with unlimited cloud storage.

Fill vs. SmallPDF

Create Brand-Fit Contracts with Fill

Reinforce your brand identity with Fill’s customizable templates.

Comprehensive Template Gallery

Find the perfect contract and customize it to fit your brand image using one of our professionally crafted documents.

Bulk Signing with Document Envelopes

Increase efficiency by using document envelopes to send multiple signature requests to a single signer in one go. 

Unlimited Electronic Signature Requests

Request as many electronic signatures from unlimited signers with ease. No limits and no additional charges.

Over 1 million satisfied users.

With an average of 4.6 and 4.9-star ratings on Google Play and Apple App Stores, Fill is the best electronic signature platform for individuals and businesses. It’s an eSignature solution trusted by millions of users.

Sarah I. Manager Banking
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The software is very easy to use and fill out all required fields.
Candace P.Teacher
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The NEXT feature was helpful. The fonts were large and easy to read.
Troy T.Director of Operations Hope Center Emergency Shelter
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very easy 2 fill and complete seems to be a nice product despite this force review
Enrique J.Owner Real Estate
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Simple format easy to place information once figured out how to use spaces instead of tabs
Marie L.Owner Real Estate
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Product is simple and easy for an employee to use.
Small business
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The most helpful part is i can easily manage track and esign documents.
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