PDF Candy
8.5#6 in pdf editorsFrom $4 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebLinux
VisitPDF Candy vs PDF Studio
PDF Studio
6.7#14 in pdf software$149 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | PDF Candy | PDF Studio |
|---|---|---|
| OCR | Yes | OCR adds text recognition to documents and creates searchable PDFs on Windows, Mac and Linux. |
| Support | The pricing page says technical support will respond within two business days if the Help Center cannot resolve an order issue. | Purchased users receive free online and email-only technical support through the knowledge base and in-app email support. |
PDF Candy plans
- Desktop + Web Yearly$4 a year
- Web Monthly$6 a month
- Web + Desktop FREEFree
- Desktop + Web Lifetime$99, paid once
PDF Studio plans
- PDF Studio ViewerFree
- PDF Studio Pro$149, paid once
Pick PDF Candy if…
PDF Candy suits people who need PDF editing and conversion tools across web, desktop, or mobile platforms. Its education offer may suit students and teachers who need larger uploads and unrestricted hourly use for a year.
Pick PDF Studio if…
It suits people who need PDF creation, editing, OCR, or document security across Windows, Mac, or Linux. Pro is aimed at users who need batch tasks or PDF standards validation and conversion.