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Each product is scored independently per task edge; switch tasks below while keeping shared products selected| Task edge | onlineocr.net | PDFgear | Switch / compare |
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| PDF to Word | 91/100 DOCX · Output attached | 82/100 DOCX · Output attached | Active task |
| PDF compression | Not tested in topic | 99/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
| Scanned PDF OCR | 92/100 DOCX · Output attached | Not tested in topic | Compare in task topic → |
| PDF merge & split | Not tested in topic | 99/100 PDF · Output attached | Compare in task topic → |
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Browse this task →| Criterion | OnlineOCR (PDF to Word) PDF to Word 91/100 Seven-aspect task score OnlineOCR delivered an impressive performance in the 2-page PDF-to-Word benchmark, completing cloud conversion in 6.0 seconds to produce a clean 6.9 KB native DOCX. It achieved 100.0% text recall across all 4 section headings while preserving 16/16 table cells as fully editable native Word table elements with zero logins, no truncation, and no watermarks. Tested export DOCX · Output attached Historical test · 2026-11-06 | PDFgear PDF to Word 82/100 Seven-aspect task score Free login-free access includes deletion, but a skippable sharing prompt interrupts conversion and tables retain only visual borders, hindering edits. Tested export DOCX · Output attached Historical test · 2026-10-18 |
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| Pricing & rules | ||
| Pricing plans | OnlineOCR free guest quota, Weekly and Monthly subscriptions, and Lifetime page credit pack · 2026-10-31 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Free Guest Mode2026-10-31 ↗ Free Free Free Free OCR without login, max file size 15 MB, guest rate limit approx 15 pages/hour Scanned PDF and image text extraction to Word, Excel, or TXT across 46 languages；Ad-supported; 15MB file limit; limited batch capacity for massive multi-page documents Weekly Plan2026-10-31 ↗ USD 5.95/week Other period Other period 2,000 pages per week, max file size 200 MB, input ZIP archive support Faster image processing, multi-page file support, no ads, weekly auto-renewal；Auto-renews every week; 7-day validity per cycle; cancellable anytime Monthly Plan2026-10-31 ↗ USD 19.95/month — Monthly 10,000 pages per month, max file size 200 MB, input ZIP archive support Faster image processing, multi-page file support, no ads, monthly auto-renewal；Auto-renews every month; 30-day validity per cycle; cancellable anytime Lifetime (One-Time Purchase)2026-10-31 ↗ USD 49.95 · one-time payment Usage / one-time Usage / one-time 30,000 pages available with unlimited validity, max file size 200 MB, ZIP input One-time purchase without recurring charges, faster processing and ad-free experience；Fixed 30,000 page allocation; top-up required once exhausted 4 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. Unregistered guests can convert files up to 15MB for free; Weekly Plan is $5.95/wk (2,000 pages), Monthly Plan is $19.95/mo (10,000 pages), and Lifetime is $49.95 one-time (30,000 pages with unlimited validity) supporting up to 200MB files. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms unverified OnlineOCR Plans & Pricing ↗ · 2026-10-31 Capture 1 ↗ | PDFgear web PDF-to-Word; free desktop alternative noted separately · 2026-10-20 Plan · source date Monthly / one-time Annual bill / period Quota & limits Web free2026-10-20 ↗ Free Free Free One PDF at a time, up to 100 MB; OCR is claimed by the vendor. Batch processing and no file-size limit are desktop features. 1 plan / billing-period records, all listed; — means that period is not recorded. The official web limit is 100 MB per file. Its OCR claim is not a RealTest scanned-document test. Desktop batch and offline processing are not web capabilities. Cancellation, sources & verification recordCancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies. Official feature and pricing page ↗ · 2026-10-20 Capture 1 ↗ |
| Free & trial allowance on the test date | Free guest conversion for small documents with no registration wall | Both the web tool (including Advanced OCR) and cross-platform desktop/mobile apps are currently 100% free |
| Cancellation & refunds | Not verified | Cancellation and refund terms follow official checkout and help policies. |
| Disclosure of costs & limits | Upload and convert controls visible throughout workflow | Completely free throughout; only requires clicking 'skip' on the social share modal |
| Task quality | ||
| Measured fixture results | Text retained: 100% · Editable table cells: 16 · Page 2 preserved: Yes | Text retained: 100% · Editable table cells: 0 · Page 2 preserved: Yes |
| Fixture findings | 100.0% text recall across all 4 headings and 12 data cells, retaining 16/16 native Word table objects and page 2 verification. | Text was retained but tables were not editable grids; a sharing prompt appeared during conversion. |
| Original historical observation | Not verified | PDFgear stays true to its 100% free philosophy—offering both Standard and Advanced OCR modes without login (02_workspace.png) and exporting a 16.0 KB .docx with 100% text retention and instant deletion (03_download.png); its only drawbacks are a 'Share to Continue' prompt with a faint gray 'skip' button (03_share_modal.png) and paragraph-based rather than native <w:tbl> table reconstruction. |
| Suitable uses · historical assessment | Not verified | Users who detest paywalls and third-party ads or need free OCR text recognition on scanned PDFs |
| Result & output evidence | ||
| Scans / OCR | The fixture is a text PDF; scans and OCR were not tested | The fixture is a text PDF; scans and OCR were not tested |
| Delivery capabilities | ||
| Recorded export specifications | DOCX · Output attached · No watermark in test | DOCX · Output attached · No watermark in test |
| Historical specification note · not an official maximum | Complete 2-page editable Word DOCX (Zero watermarks) | Full 2-page unwatermarked .docx (16.0 KB, 39 paragraphs, free OCR mode supported) |
| Watermark observation | Zero watermarks | No watermark |
| Batch & API | Not verified | Single-file conversion on web; unlimited local batch conversion via free Windows/macOS desktop app |
| Recorded free-tier dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Attached file dimensions | Not verified | Not verified |
| Published allowances & file limits · not tested | Free Guest Mode: Free OCR without login, max file size 15 MB, guest rate limit approx 15 pages/hour · Scanned PDF and image text extraction to Word, Excel, or TXT across 46 languages · Ad-supported; 15MB file limit; limited batch capacity for massive multi-page documents | Web free: One PDF at a time, up to 100 MB; OCR is claimed by the vendor. Batch processing and no file-size limit are desktop features. |
| Speed & reliability | ||
| Timing observation | Network-observed server wait: 10.23s · End-to-end reference: 10.23s | Network-observed server wait: 10.8s · End-to-end reference: 12.3s |
| Date & fixture | 2026-11-06 · anchor_pdf2word_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) | 2026-10-18 · anchor_pdf2word_v1 · US-West (California, AS2914) |
| Repeated tests & reliability | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. | No standardized repetition count, success rate or variability range is recorded. |
| Interaction experience | ||
| Account requirements | No login in this test | No login in this test |
| Sign-in methods | Direct guest use without login; optional registered accounts | No login or registration required |
| Manual adjustment | Not verified | Not verified |
| Interaction observations | Not verified | Zero third-party banner ads, though clicking 'Convert' pops up a 'Share to Continue — Share this tool on social media to unlock access and continue converting your files' prompt with a faint gray 'skip' link at the bottom (03_share_modal.png). |
| Background & reputation | ||
| Service lifecycle notice | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator | Not verified | PDFgear Tech Pte. Ltd. (pdfgear.com) |
| Recorded origin | Not verified | Singapore |
| Domain history record | Not verified | 2022–Present (fast-growing free cross-platform PDF suite) |
| Background & reputation assessment | Not verified | Operated by Singapore-based PDFgear Tech Pte. Ltd., widely praised across tech communities for its 100% free Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android apps. |
| External reputation record | Not verified | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy | ||
| Processing location | Processing location unconfirmed | Uploaded for cloud processing |
| Third-party tracking record | Google Analytics · Google Tag Manager · Google AdSense · PayPro Global | Not verified |
| Engineering & privacy assessment | Not verified | Provides an instant trash-can delete icon right beside 'Download File' and explicitly states 'Your files remain private and will be deleted after leaving our site' (03_download.png). |
| Retention statement | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record | Explicit retention period unconfirmed; inspect policy record |
| Evaluation basis | ||
| Pricing transparency | 33 / 35 Genuinely free with no subscription paywall, no registration requirement, no watermark, and even makes its 'Advanced (Enable OCR to recognize text from scans)' mode completely free for guests (02_workspace.png, 03_download.png). | |
| Interaction restraint | 19 / 30 Zero third-party banner ads, though clicking 'Convert' pops up a 'Share to Continue — Share this tool on social media to unlock access and continue converting your files' prompt with a faint gray 'skip' link at the bottom (03_share_modal.png). | |
| Background & reputation | 18 / 20 Operated by Singapore-based PDFgear Tech Pte. Ltd., widely praised across tech communities for its 100% free Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android apps. | |
| Engineering & privacy | 14 / 15 Provides an instant trash-can delete icon right beside 'Download File' and explicitly states 'Your files remain private and will be deleted after leaving our site' (03_download.png). | |
| Task quality | 62 / 65 Text Retention: 100% · Native Word Tables (<w:tbl>): 1 (16 cells) · Page 2 Preserved: Yes | 51 / 65 OpenXML inspection confirms 100.0% text retention (all 4/4 headings, 12/12 table values, 3/3 body phrases, and Page 2 code preserved) with 3 background graphics preserving visual table borders, though it does not generate a native Word <w:tbl> table object (51.0/65) |
| Deliverable specifications | 19 / 20 Clean unwatermarked export (8/8); Export spec: Complete 2-page editable Word DOCX (Zero watermarks) | 18 / 20 Exports a clean 16.0 KB .docx with no login or watermark, plus free optional Advanced OCR mode (18.0/20) |
| Processing speed | 11 / 15 Network-observed server wait: 10.23s (API mode: async_verified; network upload 0s / end-to-end 10.23s shown for reference only, never penalized) | |
