pdfFiller Alternative
pdfFiller is a consumer SaaS for filling PDFs online. It works well for individuals: upload a PDF, fill it out, download or share it. But when teams need to embed PDF editing in their own product, pdfFiller falls short. There's no white-labelling (pdfFiller's brand is front and centre), no BYOS, and documents are processed on pdfFiller's servers. SimplePDF is built for embedding: white-label, client-side processing, webhooks, and BYOS.
What you get with SimplePDF
Full white-labelling
pdfFiller shows their branding to your users. SimplePDF white-labels completely: your brand, your domain, no SimplePDF branding unless you want it.
Client-side processing
pdfFiller processes documents on their servers. SimplePDF processes everything in the browser. Documents never leave the user's device.
Built for embedding
pdfFiller's API is an afterthought. SimplePDF's embed is the core product: one iframe, webhooks, BYOS, and form field auto-detection.
Bring Your Own Storage
pdfFiller stores documents on their servers. SimplePDF supports BYOS (S3 & Azure) so completed documents go directly to your storage.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | pdfFiller | SimplePDF |
|---|---|---|
| Form filling | Yes | Yes (with auto-detection) |
| Signatures | Yes | Yes (draw, type, upload) |
| White-label | No | Yes |
| Embeddable | Limited API | One iframe (core product) |
| Client-side processing | No (server-side) | Yes (in-browser) |
| BYOS | No | Yes (S3 & Azure) |
| Webhooks | Limited | Yes |
| Template library | Yes (large library) | No |
| SendToSign | Yes | Via Portal |
| Document conversion | Yes (merge, convert, compress) | No |
| Pricing | From $8/mo per user | Free tier / $99/mo (unlimited users) |
Integration Comparison
const doc = await pdfFiller.upload(
'document.pdf'
);
await pdfFiller.fillFields(doc.id, {
field1: 'value1',
field2: 'value2'
});
const filled = await pdfFiller.download(
doc.id
);
// pdfFiller branding visible to users
// Documents stored on pdfFiller servers<iframe
src="https://yourcompany.simplepdf.com/editor"
width="100%"
height="800px"
/>Where pdfFiller is the better fit
- You need a standalone consumer PDF filling tool (not embedded in another product)
- You need a built-in template library with thousands of common forms
- You need document conversion features (merge, convert, compress)
- You need a simple SendToSign workflow for individuals or small teams
- You need a low per-user price for individual use ($8/mo)
Which SimplePDF product fits?
Embed
For teams that need a white-labelled PDF editor inside their own product. One iframe, your branding, client-side processing.
Learn about EmbedPortal
For teams that need to collect filled PDFs from users. Share a white-labelled link, users fill the form, you receive the completed document.
Learn about PortalPDF-to-Web-Forms
Convert PDFs into web forms automatically. Users fill a modern web form instead of a PDF. Documents go to your storage.
Learn about PDF-to-Web-FormsGot any questions?
Can I white-label pdfFiller?
No. pdfFiller shows their own branding throughout the user experience. If you need to embed a PDF editor in your product with your own branding, you need a white-label solution like SimplePDF.
Does pdfFiller have an API for embedding?
pdfFiller has an API, but it's designed for their consumer platform, not for embedding in other products. The API allows document upload, filling, and download, but the user-facing experience still shows pdfFiller's branding and UI.
What is a HIPAA-compliant alternative to pdfFiller?
SimplePDF processes documents entirely client-side (in the user's browser), which means no patient data is exposed to SimplePDF's servers. This client-side architecture is HIPAA-friendly by design. pdfFiller processes documents server-side.
pdfFiller vs SimplePDF for embedding in my app?
SimplePDF is built for embedding: one iframe integration, full white-label, client-side processing, BYOS, and webhooks. pdfFiller is built for consumer use: individuals filling PDFs on pdfFiller's platform. If you need PDF editing inside your own product, SimplePDF is designed for that use case.