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# Compare SmartDocuments vs iLovePDF

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> Detailed comparison between SmartDocuments and iLovePDF. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SmartDocuments | iLovePDF |
| **Overall rating** | 5.0/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 2 | 1750 |
| **Starting Price** | US$1 500,00 | US$9,00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### SmartDocuments

Governments, Industries, Multinationals, Housing cooperations, Insurances, Healthcare, Legal, HR, Real-estate, basically any company that deals with complex or many documents each day.

### iLovePDF

iLovePDF is used by document managers, office workers, students, educators, administrative staff, legal professionals, and remote workers.

## Key features

### SmartDocuments

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Compliance Management
- Digital Signature
- Document Automation
- Document Generation
- Document Templates
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- File Conversion
- Full Text Search
- Multiple Output Formats
- Offline Access
- Process/Workflow Automation
- Template Management
- Templates
- Third-Party Integrations

### iLovePDF

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Archiving & Retention
- Batch Processing
- Compliance Management
- Digital Signature
- Document Automation
- Document Conversion
- Document Generation
- Document Templates
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- Encryption
- File Conversion
- Full Text Search
- Multiple Output Formats
- Offline Access
- Process/Workflow Automation
- Template Management
- Templates
- Third-Party Integrations

## Links

- [View SmartDocuments Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/172284/smartdocuments)
- [View iLovePDF Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/173963/ilovepdf)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/172284/173963/smartdocuments/vs/ilovepdf)

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