TrustRadius: an HG Insights company

Save this comparison

Save this comparison

Contact about Tungsten Power PDF

Please fill out the form below to get in touch.

Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax

Connect with Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax

What are you interested in?

Already have an account?

You hereby consent to have TrustRadius share the information supplied on this form with Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax so that Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax and TrustRadius may contact you in regard to the information requested.

Add Product

Recommended Comparisons

    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Smallpdf

    Score7.1 out of 10
    N/AMade in Switzerland, Smallpdf is a company that offers a suite of document management tools for everyone-for work, for home, for life. Founded in Switzerland in 2013, Smallpdf provides what they describe as a simple, secure, and reliable answer to the world's PDF challenges. Smallpdf boasts serving over a billion users in 24 different languages since 2013, and in every country in the world.

    $0

    Tungsten Power PDF

    Score9.6 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Tungsten Power PDF (formerly Kofax) is an easy-to-use, secure and inexpensive solution to manage PDFs for businesses and individuals. Benefits: Ease of Use: Works like Office desktop products, so it's easier to learn Compatibility: Works across devices and platforms, share documents in a storage cloud …

    $129

    one-time fee per license

    Pricing
    SmallpdfTungsten Power PDF
    Editions & Modules
    Smallpdf Basic
    $0.00
    Smallpdf Pro
    $12.00
    per month
    Smallpdf Pro
    $108.00
    per year
    Power PDF Standard
    $129
    one-time fee per license
    Power PDF for Mac
    $129
    one-time fee per license
    Power PDF Advanced
    $179
    one-time fee per license
    Power PDF Business
    Get a Quote: Subscription and Perpetual available
    per year per seat
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    SmallpdfTungsten Power PDF
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsDiscounts are available for bulk purchasesDesktop licenses are buy once, own forever. No subscription fees. Business server licenses are term-based or perpetual with optional maintenance & support contract. Volume and upgrade discounts available.
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    SmallpdfTungsten Power PDF
    Considered Both Products
    Smallpdf
    No answer on this topic
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    Chose Tungsten Power PDF
    Simpler to set up and use, more intuitive to navigate, and works consistently. The main reason for moving away from Adobe was the price.
    Incentivized
    Chose Tungsten Power PDF
    Compared to online PDF editors, [Kofax Power PDF (formerly Nuance Power PDF)] Advanced is much easier to use and more robust.

    Compared to Adobe Acrobat DC, Power PDF Advanced is not as intuitive and has a few missing functions, however price was a major consideration when …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    93%
    Would buy again
    14 Answers
    98%
    Would buy again
    617 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    13 Answers
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    608 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    15 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    615 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    82%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    9 Answers
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    551 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    91%
    Implementation went as expected
    10 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    583 Answers
    Features
    SmallpdfTungsten Power PDF
    PDF Editors
    Comparison of PDF Editors features of Smallpdf and Tungsten Power PDF
    Feature
    Smallpdf
    -
    Ratings
    Tungsten Power PDF
    9.0
    61 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Edit Text and Images00 Ratings8.158 Ratings
    Merge or Split PDFs00 Ratings9.961 Ratings
    Add Annotations00 Ratings9.055 Ratings
    Text Recognition (OCR)00 Ratings8.051 Ratings
    Page Management00 Ratings8.553 Ratings
    Form Creation and Editing00 Ratings8.949 Ratings
    Secure PDFs00 Ratings9.947 Ratings
    Convert to Different Formats00 Ratings9.256 Ratings
    Comment and Review Tools00 Ratings9.155 Ratings
    Undo and Redo Actions00 Ratings9.656 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    SmallpdfTungsten Power PDF
    Small Businesses
    M‑Files
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Foxit PDF Editor
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Esker
    Score7.4 out of 10
    PDF Xchange Viewer and Editor
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Tungsten Capture
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Adobe Acrobat Reader
    Score8.5 out of 10
    All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
    User Ratings
    SmallpdfTungsten Power PDF
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.7
    (25 ratings)
    9.5
    (631 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.2
    (113 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (6 ratings)
    8.2
    (47 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (13 ratings)
    Performance
    9.4
    (6 ratings)
    9.1
    (13 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.9
    (2 ratings)
    9.6
    (445 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    3.6
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (33 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (9 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    6.8
    (6 ratings)
    9.1
    (10 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (12 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (8 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (8 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    SmallpdfTungsten Power PDF
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Smallpdf
    As per my knowledge and experience, Small PDF is well suited when we want to convert the large and bulk processing on the images to convert them into a single file and share. I found it well suited for college students because daily they scan multiple images and merge them to send as a single assignment file. Smallpdf has the future in the education field. Sometimes it is less appropriate for the people who want to share official documents by converting them into pdf without a watermark. I personally really like the Small PDF, it really helped reduce the difficulty of sending files, and photos to others.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    Tungsten Power PDF suited very well for most everyday tasks in our architecture office be it combining files into a neatly made package for clients. For basic markups, it is very easy to use but definitely could be improved, as sometimes selecting the text boxes becomes very difficult to do. When we need to be very detailed it would be much better if there were more markup options and if they were easier to use. The program overall meets what we need it to do but it is much better at documenting simple markups than at intense editing/markups.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Pros
    Smallpdf
    • It's PDF editing tool suite is extremely comprehensive.
    • Drag & Drop functionality and intuitive user interface means non-technical users can easily use most of its features.
    • It's online-first design avoids typical problems of depending on one specific computer for specific tasks.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    • No bloatware or unnecessary features, obnoxious update requests, or really anything that would stop you from doing what you need to do - read/edit a PDF. This is the major advantage over many competitors.
    • Opens fast, with intuitive navigation and features; great for reading and annotating PDFs. Exporting and rearranging pages is also very smooth.
    • Signing is a little unintuitive, but I believe it is reasonably done here.
    • The PDF is not a file type that is intended to be directly edited. Thus, all PDF editors are clunky. This is no different, but simple tasks like adding text on top of the document, adding comments, or highlighting are relatively smooth.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Cons
    Smallpdf
    • It has everything I'm not sure what I will say. E-sign, Share, convert. You can give an option in upload priorities features which I can see later.
    • Background remover thing also you can add in it. So I can remove the unnecessary thing from an image.
    • You can add a chatbot for help.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    • Filling in your own signature in PDF Forms is hard to understand and needs more features (such as uploading your own signature as a PNG, etc.).
    • Creating your own formula and understanding field names, logic, values, etc., is quite hard; it is NOT intuitive at all. Needs to be improved!
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Likelihood to Renew
    Smallpdf
    No answers on this topic
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    Tungsten Power PDF is easy to use, the staff all like it, and there are no issues with it on any level. It is a more cost-effective solution to our PDF needs than other products currently available on the market. This product works as intended and it fits our business needs perfectly.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Usability
    Smallpdf
    I give this rating to Smallpdf because it comes with a large array of tools and gadgets. It allows not only pdf reading but also mixing, splitting, conversion to and from pdf, pdf compression or protecting. It is really complete and it works excellent compared to other much more expensive alternatives in the market.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    I found it easy to learn and observe that my colleagues also pick it up quickly when they get a license. I've been somewhat involved in training users on the various features, and I find that it's very intuitive compared to some of the other software that my organization uses.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Reliability and Availability
    Smallpdf
    No answers on this topic
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    Other that a PDF partially disappearing if left up for a long period of time - no issues. (If you close it and reopen it, it is all there. We have some PDFs that are 400-600 pages long.)
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Performance
    Smallpdf
    1.- Because it is easy to use and each function is duly indicated so you can not go wrong. 2.- Its service is fast, it takes only a few seconds to transform the files and in less than a minute it is downloaded and you can occupy it without problem. 4.-This IS online so you do not install anything, which is very useful because you can also use it from a tablet or your mobile
    Read full review
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    Pages nearly always load at the expected rapid speed. Some documents that print quickly from Adobe Reader print much more slowly from Power PDF. I have never generated a report - that's a feature I didn't know existed until now and do not know what it's for
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Support Rating
    Smallpdf
    Everything is so simple and works so well, you shouldn't need support, but on the one occasion in several years that I needed it, support was quick and courteous.
    Read full review
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    I have contacted support a total of three times; once for installation support, twice for software support. I received contact back on my requests within four hours each time. Support was professional and supportive and quickly answered my questions/resolved my issues. I also emailed support a separate time to suggest software upgrades and receive a personal response within 24 hours. Very appreciative.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    In-Person Training
    Smallpdf
    No answers on this topic
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    I got an overview of the product from my predecessor who was about to retire from the job I now hold. He did not go into very many of the features and probably only knew about the ones he used most frequently.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Online Training
    Smallpdf
    No answers on this topic
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    We watched the training videos and tested out the features and functionality side by side. Some features are not used on a regular basis is it is convenient to go back and review training on that particular functionality when needed.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Implementation Rating
    Smallpdf
    No answers on this topic
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    It was simple and we were using the program the same day. It was as easy as downloading the program and getting in there and playing around. We felt comfortable with it within the first few hours of use.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Alternatives Considered
    Smallpdf
    I think that Smallpdf stacks up against its competitors in terms of easiness of use. The tool is very user-friendly, every feature is communicated in an efficient way and very simple to user so the user doesn't have to be particularly good at using software. Its features are superficial when compared to Acrobat but easiest to use for sure.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    Power PDF is the PDF reader of choice at my workplace. Its unique blend of capability and accessibility, and subscription-free model, has made it a favorite of mine. As a power user of PDFs, I have found its advanced features not only match but exceed those of similar products, and when they're comparable, usability tips the scales in its favor. So pleased with this program, I bought it personally.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Scalability
    Smallpdf
    No answers on this topic
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    Not really familiar since I'm the only person who uses it. But in the past it has been my understanding that Power PDF was offered only on a single-license basis, so it's been expensive for me to use it at home and at work because I had to pay for it on my own. In my current position management supports it so I at least only have to pay for it once.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Return on Investment
    Smallpdf
    • It has definitely increased efficiency. Lower paid employees can complete a simple task with Smallpdf rather than having a higher paid employee use their time to do it differently.
    • Smallpdf decreases the customer-response time. Being able to send over the proper sized file quickly makes us look great!
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    • I save hundreds every month by not sending documents to outside editors.
    • On a monthly basis, I have received files that would be very limited in use, but the PDF software allows me to work with them, saving hours of human power otherwise wasted.
    • The software is worth the money, but it can be more competitively priced.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    ScreenShots

    Smallpdf Screenshots

    Screenshot of Desktop AppScreenshot of Homepage

    Tungsten Power PDF Screenshots

    Screenshot of the PDF Create Assistant, which can be used to create multiple PDFs at the same time from a variety of source formats. Create individual PDFs, or combine into one PDF package.Screenshot of PDF Profiles that can be created to apply commonly desired settings to new PDF documents created in Power PDF.Screenshot of the application's color, changed from purple to blue, light gray or dark gray.Screenshot of some lightweight document automation that can also be achieved with the Watched Folder and Sequence features.Screenshot of where packages can be signed with pre built templates using Kofax Sign Doc or other integrating e-signersScreenshot of PDFs that can be navigated with a thumbnail view