--- description: Learn more about PDFescape price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: PDFescape Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [PDF Software](/directory/31122/pdf/software) > [PDFescape](/software/209932/pdfescape) # PDFescape Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/209932/pdfescape Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/209932/pdfescape?page=2) > PDFescape is a free online PDF editor that lets users view, edit, and fill out PDF forms in a simple and easy way. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 16 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses PDFescape? Designed for small to large businesses, the cloud-based \& on-premise solution assists with PDF document editing and form creation. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 16 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Red Software ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$5.99 - **Pricing model**: Per Feature (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: PDFescape offers a free trial for new users, after which the software is available across 2 pricing tiers. Pricing details are outlined below. A free plan is also available. Premium: $5.99/month, $2.99/month (billed yearly) Ultimate: $8.99/month, $5.99/month (billed yearly) - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Annotations - Commenting/Notes - Convert to PDF - Digital Signature - Document Review - Encryption - Merge/Append Files - Text Editing ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base ## Category - [PDF Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31122/pdf/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc) — 4.6/5 (10525 reviews) 2. [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1012240/adobe-acrobat-dc) — 4.7/5 (4170 reviews) 3. [iLovePDF](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/173963/ilovepdf) — 4.7/5 (1750 reviews) 4. 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Also I felt that the quality of the tools weren't as good as they were before the update. > > Overall, I enjoy the software. I use the online version because I don't like to download software to my computer if it isn't necessary. I love the results I get when editing and the ease of uploading pdf files, images and new pages. ----- ### "PDF Editor easy to use." — 5.0/5 > **Amos** | *17 November 2025* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great site for editing PDF, you can easily sign, add text, pics, or fillable space to your documents, the export process is simple and you can use it on the go. > > **Cons**: The last time they updated the app they changed everything so I had to re-learn how to use and find a new approaches to do things, until I got used to it. > > I've been using it for years for minor edits, adding content or just signatures, it's always been pleasant to use, and you can use it from your browser in any computer. ----- ### "Robust PDF tools" — 5.0/5 > **Babatunde** | *4 May 2025* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: App is free to use (at least for some features) and i don't have to download extra apps. > > **Cons**: The paid features are not specified on the homepage, after spending hours using the free online editor, you find out you have to pay to download and that's extremely annoying. > > Platform is easy to use, has a wide range of free pdf editing tools that actually works. ----- ### "\[sensitive content hidden\] Rocks" — 5.0/5 > **Josh** | *12 March 2026* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: PDFescape has always been a great application for the cost. Amazing value. \[sensitive content hidden\] , the head of the billing department, was amazing. She was able to step in and help us with all the troubles we haven't had solved in the 6 years we've been utilizing the software. > > **Cons**: Occasionally there are bugs and glitches, such as crashing if you try to click \& drag a stamp, but had originally clicked outside of your PDF. > > My experience with PDFescape has been great. They offer a great product for the cost associated with it. Support has never been able to help us, and it's hard to get a response, but when \[sensitive content hidden\] stepped in it was completely different. She was attentive, responsive, and knowledgeable. She was able to solve all of our concerns with expertise. ----- ### "My Favorite PDF Editing Software" — 5.0/5 > **Margaret** | *13 October 2024* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: PDFescape is a free software which can be used online. I use it to make perfect edits to my PDF e-book and e-course files. I can also add pages and change the covers. However what I love the best is that I use it to created forms, interactive workbooks, and quizzes for my customers and clients. The quality is amazing. > > **Cons**: The latest PDFescape update changed how some of the features or elements are accomplished. Because I've used it for over 5 years, I've had to learn how to use some of the features over again. They are not as easy to use as before. > > I love this software\! It's value is immeasurable for creating and editing my e-learning PDF files. I can also upload my images and delete the images I no longer wish to use. It has many editing functions for creating online or interactive forms, workbooks and other form information and I can also use it to convert my PDF files to a Word document. 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