DeftPDF
All-in-one online and multi-platform PDF editor, converter, OCR, and document productivity suite (4 benchmarked capabilities: PDF compression, Scanned PDF OCR, PDF to Word, PDF merge & split)
Product node overview & trust baseline
Operator provenance, privacy baseline and site-wide pricing belong directly to the product node and are inherited across linked task edgesDeftPDF, operated by DeftPDF Inc. (United States) under a "Free tier + subscription" model, has 4 published task assessments on RealTest (PDF compression 97/100, Scanned PDF OCR 97/100, PDF to Word 97/100, PDF merge & split 91/100). In pdf compression, deftPDF delivers vector-preserving online PDF compression without requiring an account. On our 1,659 KB mixed anchor, it achieved a 78.74% size reduction (down to 352.6 KB) while keeping 100% of vector text and table structures intact, backed by a 3-hour automatic deletion guarantee and upfront pricing. In scanned pdf ocr, deftPDF provides account-free, character-precise online OCR for scanned PDFs. In our 2-page pure scan benchmark, it completed processing in 5.3 seconds to deliver a 666.3 KB Searchable PDF, injecting 241 underlying text operators with 100.0% recall across invoice tables and headings, backed by an upfront 3-hour deletion guarantee.
United States · Founded in 2013
Provenance baseline: 17/20 · Established US platform operating for over a decade with explicit 3-hour deletion schedule and accessible policies.
Free unregistered tier supports over 40 tools (merge batch limit 25, 20-50MB per task cap, 3-hour automatic purge); Pro Plan is $49.99/year ($4.17/mo), Premium is $199.99/year ($16.67/mo).
Pricing transparency baseline: 34/35 · Cancellation:
Temporary files follow a strict 3-hour automatic scheduled deletion policy; Chat with PDF files follow separate retention rules.
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Product-level pricing & rules baseline
Verified plans, billing periods and cancellation terms owned by this product node; task-specific credit costs and free export limits are detailed per capability edge belowDeftPDF free tier, Pro Plan and Premium annual subscriptions · 2026-10-31
PDF viewing, merge & split, format conversions, OCR, basic translation, and Standard AI chat；Per-tool batch and file size caps apply; lacks Fast/Premium AI models
Higher per-tool limits, PDF text editing, paid templates, and Fast AI tier ($4.17/mo equivalent)；Billed annually at $49.99/year; auto-renews annually
All Pro limits plus top-tier Premium AI models and multi-document chat ($16.67/mo equivalent)；Billed annually at $199.99/year; auto-renews annually
3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Free unregistered tier supports over 40 tools (merge batch limit 25, 20-50MB per task cap, 3-hour automatic purge); Pro Plan is $49.99/year ($4.17/mo), Premium is $199.99/year ($16.67/mo).
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms unverified
DeftPDF Plans & Pricing ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗
Archived official pricing sources: DeftPDF Plans & Pricing (2026-10-31) [text snapshot ↗]
Capability map & linked task edges
Whenever a capability passes fixed-fixture testing, an edge is automatically linked between this product node and the task topic for horizontal comparison.
| Linked task edge | Score | Assessment · historical test | Test scope & delivery | Inspect capability / follow edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDF to Word | 97/100 | DeftPDF delivers account-free, high-fidelity online PDF-to-Word conversion. In our 2-page anchor benchmark, it converted the document in 4.5 seconds into a 10.0 KB native DOCX file with 100.0% text retention across 4 headings and 12 table cells, faithfully reconstructing editable Word tables backed by a 3-hour deletion guarantee. | DOCX · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-31 Guest flow · 2-page text PDF; not a scan · Output attached | |
| PDF compression | 97/100 | DeftPDF delivers vector-preserving online PDF compression without requiring an account. On our 1,659 KB mixed anchor, it achieved a 78.74% size reduction (down to 352.6 KB) while keeping 100% of vector text and table structures intact, backed by a 3-hour automatic deletion guarantee and upfront pricing. | PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-31 Guest flow · 2-page text & image PDF (1.66 MB) · Output attached | |
| Scanned PDF OCR | 97/100 | DeftPDF provides account-free, character-precise online OCR for scanned PDFs. In our 2-page pure scan benchmark, it completed processing in 5.3 seconds to deliver a 666.3 KB Searchable PDF, injecting 241 underlying text operators with 100.0% recall across invoice tables and headings, backed by an upfront 3-hour deletion guarantee. | PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-31 Guest flow · 2-page raster scanned PDF (0 embedded text, 644.4 KB) · Output attached | |
| PDF merge & split | 91/100 | DeftPDF provides vector-preserving online PDF merging without requiring sign-in. In our 3-page anchor test, it completed merging in 1.1 seconds and delivered a 316.7 KB native PDF with 100% of headings and table cells preserved, backed by an upfront 3-hour deletion guarantee. | PDF · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-31 Guest flow · 2 multi-page PDF fixtures merged (3 pages total, 316.8 KB) · Output attached |
Discovered product capabilities (pending fixture test / edge incubation)
Recorded capability · Not yet scoredThese capabilities have been identified on the product but have not yet undergone fixed-fixture testing. When an emerging capability co-occurs across multiple products, it incubates a new task edge.
Tested task edges (with scores and native artifacts) are strictly separated from discovered untested capabilities (unscored).
Peer product comparison across shared task edges
Matched by overlapping tested task edges; compare site-wide billing models alongside per-task benchmark scoresThe official pricing page offers a Free tier (2 actions per 6 hours, 128 MB file limit) and an annual AvePDF Premium tier billed once at USD 55/year, with no standalone monthly plan.
- PDF to Word：DeftPDF 97/100 vs avepdf.com 76/100
- PDF compression：DeftPDF 97/100 vs avepdf.com 95/100
- Scanned PDF OCR：DeftPDF 97/100 vs avepdf.com 94/100
- PDF merge & split：DeftPDF 91/100 vs avepdf.com 94/100
The official tool page advertises free online conversion while /pricing returns 404 and header buttons promote desktop PDFelement; downloading the converted DOCX requires signing in to a free Wondershare account, and numeric daily or file-size limits are not published on the page.
- PDF to Word：DeftPDF 97/100 vs hipdf.com 70/100
- PDF compression：DeftPDF 97/100 vs hipdf.com 86/100
- Scanned PDF OCR：DeftPDF 97/100 vs hipdf.com 77/100
- PDF merge & split：DeftPDF 91/100 vs hipdf.com 89/100
Monthly and annual controls confirm USD 9/month and USD 60/year. Free processing is limited without exact figures; education and seat discounts require eligibility checks.
- PDF to Word：DeftPDF 97/100 vs iLovePDF 93/100
- PDF compression：DeftPDF 97/100 vs iLovePDF 97/100
- Scanned PDF OCR：DeftPDF 97/100 vs iLovePDF 95/100
- PDF merge & split：DeftPDF 91/100 vs iLovePDF 97/100
Individual pricing lists Free, Monthly USD 19.99, Annual USD 49.99 (with 3-day trial or $5 skip-trial discount), and Perpetual USD 109.99; per-feature AI credit deductions require hover tooltips and enterprise plans require custom quotes.
- PDF to Word：DeftPDF 97/100 vs lightpdf.com 78/100
- PDF compression：DeftPDF 97/100 vs lightpdf.com 88/100
- Scanned PDF OCR：DeftPDF 97/100 vs lightpdf.com 82/100
- PDF merge & split：DeftPDF 91/100 vs lightpdf.com 90/100
Linked capability test: PDF to Word
2026-10-31 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Verified native export & same-run screenshot evidence
Open native exported file (DOCX · Output attached) ↗
Task quality
Text retained 100% · Editable table cells 16 · Page 2 preserved Yes
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Text retained: 100% · Editable table cells: 16 · Page 2 preserved: Yes
- Fixture findings
Two-page structure fully preserved with 100% retention across all 4 headings, 12 table cells, and 3 key body phrases; successfully reconstructed native editable Word tables (perfect 65.0/65 quality score).
- Original historical observation
DeftPDF converted PDF layout into clean native Word formatting without text corruption.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users needing fast, accurate conversion of PDFs into fully editable Word documents with intact tables
- Result & output evidence
- Scans / OCR
The fixture is a text PDF; scans and OCR were not tested
Delivery capabilities
DOCX · Output attached · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
DOCX · Output attached · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2-page DOCX (10.0 KB, zero watermark, 100% text and table preserved)
- Watermark observation
Watermark-free
- Batch & API
Supports 10-file batch upload and cloud export
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
- Published allowances & file limits · not tested
Free Plan: Free per-tool limits across 40+ tools; merge up to 25 files, 20-50MB task limit, 3-hour scheduled deletion · PDF viewing, merge & split, format conversions, OCR, basic translation, and Standard AI chat · Per-tool batch and file size caps apply; lacks Fast/Premium AI models
Speed & reliability
About 4.5s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 4.2s · End-to-end reference: 4.5s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-31 · anchor_pdf2word_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
Direct upload without login
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Not verified
Background & reputation
DeftPDF Inc. · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
DeftPDF Inc.
- Recorded origin
United States
- Domain history record
Founded in 2013
- Background & reputation assessment
Not verified
- External reputation record
Operating for over a decade with explicit 3-hour automatic file deletion policy.
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Google Analytics
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Not verified
- Retention statement
Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
20-50MB per task cap with 3-hour scheduled deletion
3-hour purge policy disclosed on homepage
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for PDF to Word (3 records)
DeftPDF free tier, Pro Plan and Premium annual subscriptions · 2026-10-31
PDF viewing, merge & split, format conversions, OCR, basic translation, and Standard AI chat；Per-tool batch and file size caps apply; lacks Fast/Premium AI models
Higher per-tool limits, PDF text editing, paid templates, and Fast AI tier ($4.17/mo equivalent)；Billed annually at $49.99/year; auto-renews annually
All Pro limits plus top-tier Premium AI models and multi-document chat ($16.67/mo equivalent)；Billed annually at $199.99/year; auto-renews annually
3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Free unregistered tier supports over 40 tools (merge batch limit 25, 20-50MB per task cap, 3-hour automatic purge); Pro Plan is $49.99/year ($4.17/mo), Premium is $199.99/year ($16.67/mo).
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms unverified
DeftPDF Plans & Pricing ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 96.9/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_pdf2word_v1
Honesty & reputation · 92/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 34 / 35 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence → |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 17 / 20 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
Capability · 99/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 65 / 65 | Text Retention: 100% · Native Word Tables (<w:tbl>): 1 (16 cells) · Page 2 Preserved: Yes | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 2-page DOCX (10.0 KB, zero watermark, 100% text and table preserved) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 | Network-observed server wait: 4.2s (API mode: cloud_server; network upload 0.3s / end-to-end 4.5s shown for reference only, never penalized) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: PDF compression
2026-10-31 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Verified native export & same-run screenshot evidence
Open native exported file (PDF · Output attached) ↗
Task quality
File reduction 78.74% · Output size 352.6 KB · Selectable text retained 100% · Page 2 preserved Yes
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
File reduction: 78.74% · Output size: 352.6 KB · Selectable text retained: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes
- Fixture findings
Anchor file size reduced by 78.74% (to 352.6 KB) with 100% vector text retention across all 4 headings and 12 table cells, without rasterization degradation.
- Original historical observation
DeftPDF preserved page layout, image clarity, and crisp vector typography.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users needing significant size reduction while maintaining sharp text and vector copyability
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
Two-page PDF (352.6 KB, -78.74%, zero watermark, 100% vector text preserved)
- Watermark observation
Watermark-free
- Batch & API
Supports 25-file batch upload and cloud export
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 3.5s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 3.5s · End-to-end reference: 3.5s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-31 · anchor_pdfcompress_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
Direct upload without login
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Not verified
Background & reputation
DeftPDF Inc. · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
DeftPDF Inc.
- Recorded origin
United States
- Domain history record
Founded in 2013
- Background & reputation assessment
Not verified
- External reputation record
Operating for over a decade with explicit 3-hour automatic file deletion policy.
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Google Analytics
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Not verified
- Retention statement
Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
20-50MB per task cap with 3-hour scheduled deletion
3-hour purge policy disclosed on homepage
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for PDF compression (3 records)
DeftPDF free tier, Pro Plan and Premium annual subscriptions · 2026-10-31
PDF viewing, merge & split, format conversions, OCR, basic translation, and Standard AI chat；Per-tool batch and file size caps apply; lacks Fast/Premium AI models
Higher per-tool limits, PDF text editing, paid templates, and Fast AI tier ($4.17/mo equivalent)；Billed annually at $49.99/year; auto-renews annually
All Pro limits plus top-tier Premium AI models and multi-document chat ($16.67/mo equivalent)；Billed annually at $199.99/year; auto-renews annually
3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Free unregistered tier supports over 40 tools (merge batch limit 25, 20-50MB per task cap, 3-hour automatic purge); Pro Plan is $49.99/year ($4.17/mo), Premium is $199.99/year ($16.67/mo).
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms unverified
DeftPDF Plans & Pricing ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 96.9/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_pdfcompress_v1
Honesty & reputation · 92/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 34 / 35 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence → |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 17 / 20 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
Capability · 99/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 65 / 65 | Size Reduction: -78.74% (1659 KB → 352.6 KB, 4.7× ratio) · Selectable Vector Text Retained: 100% · Page 2 Preserved: Yes | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Two-page PDF (352.6 KB, -78.74%, zero watermark, 100% vector text preserved) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 | Network-observed server wait: 3.5s (API mode: client_side_wasm_ghostscript; network upload 0s / end-to-end 3.5s shown for reference only, never penalized) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: Scanned PDF OCR
2026-10-31 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Verified native export & same-run screenshot evidence
Open native exported file (PDF · Output attached) ↗
Task quality
OCR text recall 100% · Table cell accuracy 100% · Page 2 preserved Yes
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
OCR text recall: 100% · Table cell accuracy: 100% · Page 2 preserved: Yes
- Fixture findings
Two-page scan successfully injected with 241 BT text stream operators; achieved 100% recall across all 4 headings and 12 invoice cells for a perfect 65.0/65 quality score.
- Original historical observation
DeftPDF's injected text layer matched underlying scanned characters without glyph distortion.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users needing fast, accurate optical character recognition to turn scanned documents into searchable PDFs
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
2-page Searchable PDF (666.3 KB, zero watermark, 100% OCR text layer injected)
- Watermark observation
Watermark-free
- Batch & API
Supports multi-page OCR and cloud export
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 5.3s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 4.8s · End-to-end reference: 5.3s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-31 · anchor_pdfocr_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
Direct upload without login
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Not verified
Background & reputation
DeftPDF Inc. · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
DeftPDF Inc.
- Recorded origin
United States
- Domain history record
Founded in 2013
- Background & reputation assessment
Not verified
- External reputation record
Operating for over a decade with explicit 3-hour automatic file deletion policy.
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Google Analytics
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Not verified
- Retention statement
Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
20-50MB per task cap with 3-hour scheduled deletion
3-hour purge policy disclosed on homepage
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for Scanned PDF OCR (3 records)
DeftPDF free tier, Pro Plan and Premium annual subscriptions · 2026-10-31
PDF viewing, merge & split, format conversions, OCR, basic translation, and Standard AI chat；Per-tool batch and file size caps apply; lacks Fast/Premium AI models
Higher per-tool limits, PDF text editing, paid templates, and Fast AI tier ($4.17/mo equivalent)；Billed annually at $49.99/year; auto-renews annually
All Pro limits plus top-tier Premium AI models and multi-document chat ($16.67/mo equivalent)；Billed annually at $199.99/year; auto-renews annually
3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Free unregistered tier supports over 40 tools (merge batch limit 25, 20-50MB per task cap, 3-hour automatic purge); Pro Plan is $49.99/year ($4.17/mo), Premium is $199.99/year ($16.67/mo).
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms unverified
DeftPDF Plans & Pricing ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 96.9/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_pdfocr_v1
Honesty & reputation · 92/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 34 / 35 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence → |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 17 / 20 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
Capability · 99/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 65 / 65 | OCR Text Recall: 100% · Financial Table Cell Accuracy: 100% (12/12) · Headings Recognized: 4/4 · Page 2 Preserved: Yes | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 2-page Searchable PDF (666.3 KB, zero watermark, 100% OCR text layer injected) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 14 / 15 | Network-observed server wait: 4.8s (API mode: cloud_server; network upload 0.5s / end-to-end 5.3s shown for reference only, never penalized) | Evidence A → |
Legacy scores may include advertised maximum capabilities. Read tested output separately from paid capabilities. Records without matching tiers and scope are not ranked together.
Linked capability test: PDF merge & split
2026-10-31 · Native output attached. Findings cover the recorded fixture and conditions; paid specifications may be untested.
Verified native export & same-run screenshot evidence
Open native exported file (PDF · Output attached) ↗
Task quality
Merged page count 3 / 3 · Page order preserved No · Selectable text retained 100%
Detailed facts & historical record
- Measured fixture results
Merged page count: 3 / 3 · Page order preserved: No · Selectable text retained: 100%
- Fixture findings
All 3 pages across both documents were fully preserved with 100% vector text retention across 5 headings and 12 table cells; multi-file upload defaulted to reverse order resulting in inverted page sequence (quality score 55.0/65).
- Original historical observation
DeftPDF preserved document layout, crisp vector text, and table formatting across both files.
- Suitable uses · historical assessment
Users needing fast multi-PDF merging with strict preservation of vector typography and copyable tables
- Result & output evidence
Delivery capabilities
PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test
Detailed facts & historical record
- Recorded export specifications
PDF · Output attached · No watermark in test
- Historical specification note · not an official maximum
3-page PDF (316.7 KB, zero watermark, 100% vector text preserved)
- Watermark observation
Watermark-free
- Batch & API
Supports multi-file merge and cloud export
- Recorded free-tier dimensions
Not verified
- Attached file dimensions
Not verified
Speed & reliability
About 1.1s end to end in this run; reliability not retested
Detailed facts & historical record
- Timing observation
Network-observed server wait: 1.1s · End-to-end reference: 1.1s
- Date & fixture
2026-10-31 · anchor_pdfmerge_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914)
- Repeated tests & reliability
No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded.
Interaction experience
No login in this run
Detailed facts & historical record
- Account requirements
No login in this test
- Sign-in methods
Direct upload without login
- Manual adjustment
Not verified
- Interaction observations
Not verified
Background & reputation
DeftPDF Inc. · Long-term reputation not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Service lifecycle notice
Not verified
- Operator
DeftPDF Inc.
- Recorded origin
United States
- Domain history record
Founded in 2013
- Background & reputation assessment
Not verified
- External reputation record
Operating for over a decade with explicit 3-hour automatic file deletion policy.
Engineering & privacy
Uploaded for cloud processing；Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified
Detailed facts & historical record
- Processing location
Uploaded for cloud processing
- Third-party tracking record
Google Analytics
- Engineering & privacy assessment
Not verified
- Retention statement
Claims deletion within 3 hours; deletion not independently verified
Task free allowance & pricing disclosure
20-50MB per task cap with 3-hour scheduled deletion
3-hour purge policy disclosed on homepage
Site-wide plans belong to the product node (see Product-level pricing baseline ↑).
Expand site-wide plans aligned for PDF merge & split (3 records)
DeftPDF free tier, Pro Plan and Premium annual subscriptions · 2026-10-31
PDF viewing, merge & split, format conversions, OCR, basic translation, and Standard AI chat；Per-tool batch and file size caps apply; lacks Fast/Premium AI models
Higher per-tool limits, PDF text editing, paid templates, and Fast AI tier ($4.17/mo equivalent)；Billed annually at $49.99/year; auto-renews annually
All Pro limits plus top-tier Premium AI models and multi-document chat ($16.67/mo equivalent)；Billed annually at $199.99/year; auto-renews annually
3 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded.
Free unregistered tier supports over 40 tools (merge batch limit 25, 20-50MB per task cap, 3-hour automatic purge); Pro Plan is $49.99/year ($4.17/mo), Premium is $199.99/year ($16.67/mo).
Cancellation, sources & verification record
Cancellation and refund terms unverified
DeftPDF Plans & Pricing ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗
Evaluation basis & full scores · Overall 90.6/100
Overall = honesty & reputation × 30% + capability × 70%. Component maxima follow this report’s rubric. List scores are rounded for display; original precision is retained here.
Scoring version 2.3.1 · Test fixture anchor_pdfmerge_v1
Honesty & reputation · 92/100 · 30%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing transparency | 34 / 35 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence → |
| Interaction restraint | 28 / 30 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
| Background & reputation | 17 / 20 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence → |
| Engineering & privacy | 13 / 15 | Explanation unavailable | Evidence A → |
Capability · 90/100 · 70%
| Criterion | Score | Rationale | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Task quality | 55 / 65 | Merged Page Completeness: 3/3 pages · Exact Page Sequence (P1→P2→P3): No · Selectable Vector Text Retained: 100% (12/12 table cells) | Evidence A → |
| Deliverable specifications | 20 / 20 | Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: 3-page PDF (316.7 KB, zero watermark, 100% vector text preserved) | Evidence A → |
| Processing speed | 15 / 15 | Network-observed server wait: 1.1s (API mode: client_side_wasm_ghostscript; network upload 0s / end-to-end 1.1s shown for reference only, never penalized) | Evidence A → |
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