Monstera PDF Editor

Monstera PDF Editor

Tenslor Inc.
SODA PDF

SODA PDF

Avanquest
4.4 out of 5 stars
Monstera PDF Editor SODA PDF

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Monstera PDF Editor:

About

Monstera PDF Editor is a free, open-source desktop application for Windows 10 and 11, with more than 150 tools for editing, converting, organizing, and securing PDF documents without subscriptions, accounts, or watermarks. Users can edit PDF text and objects, merge and split files, manage pages, create and fill forms, add signatures and annotations, compare documents, and permanently redact sensitive information. OCR in 14 languages makes scanned PDFs searchable. The built-in AI assistant supports 10 providers and can summarize, analyze, and answer questions about documents using the user's own provider credentials. Standard PDF operations run locally, and Windows AppContainer isolation helps protect the system while documents are processed. Distributed through the Microsoft Store, Monstera is licensed under GNU AGPL-3.0, and its source code is publicly available on GitHub.
SODA PDF:

About

Soda PDF is the software solution that helps your business quickly achieve any document goal with ease. Edit, create, convert, merge, split, sign, or secure PDFs to your needs. Modify documents using the best PDF editor and PDF converter. Our easy-to-use PDF tools are made to streamline any document workflow with efficient results. With the fastest Microsoft Office to PDF converter on the market, our Batch tool helps you create or convert multiple PDFs at once, along with the ability to add page numbers, watermarks, Bates numbering & secure permissions to multiple files or folders in seconds. Keep a safe distance between people and paper by signing, managing & tracking electronic signatures remotely using our efficient E-Sign feature. Save time & avoid retyping with OCR Edit to quickly search, recognize & modify text contained within any scanned document or image file. Access Soda PDF’s entire suite of tools & services directly from your desktop, or from any device with a web browser.
Monstera PDF Editor:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
SODA PDF:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Supported
Monstera PDF Editor:

Audience

Monstera PDF Editor is designed for individuals, students, educators, freelancers, small businesses, enterprises, legal professionals, administrative teams, researchers, and organizations that regularly work with PDF documents. It is particularly suitable for Windows users seeking professional document editing capabilities, privacy-focused local processing, and an open-source alternative to subscription-based PDF software.
SODA PDF:

Audience

Organizations of all sizes
Monstera PDF Editor:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Supported
Online Supported
SODA PDF:

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
Monstera PDF Editor:

API

Offers API Not Supported
SODA PDF:

API

Offers API Not Supported
Monstera PDF Editor:

Screenshots and Videos

No images available
SODA PDF:

Screenshots and Videos

Monstera PDF Editor:

Pricing

$0
Free at $0 with no subscription or account required; the optional AI assistant requires third-party provider credentials and may incur separate provider charges.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
SODA PDF:

Pricing

Volume licensing available for 5+ licenses.
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
Monstera PDF Editor:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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SODA PDF:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.4 / 5
ease 4.3 / 5
features 4.4 / 5
design 4.2 / 5
support 4.5 / 5
SODA PDF:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Some of the functions that work are great, like merging documents, editing and other things that you cant do with a just a reader.
  • Interface very user friendly, easy installation and use. Very fast in getting the results after upload.
  • I much prefer Soda for its ease of use and great features. Customer support has been pretty good so far.
  • I have nothing to say but it has been a horrible experience dealing with this company. I regret ever using, if any, this software.
  • The representative I dealt with was professional and most respectful. I very much appreciate her attitude and help in settling my billing questions.

Cons

  • Most of the functions that were supposed to be included with the premium version have never worked, and it is so hard to get to customer service it's almost not worth it.
  • I tried it on several documents and the results were not satisfactory. I cancelled my account.
  • Sadly there is one missing feature that is crucial to me that I can only get on ABBYY PDF software or I would only use Soda since I find ABBYY not easy to use. But I require an OCR reader that will read Hebrew and allow me to copy Hebrew into other documents without turning it to something strange. If you ever got this fixed, I would definitely be a totally loyal fan.
  • Repeated issues with the software, poor customer support (none almost). Constantly re-installing the software, not working.
  • After everything is settled I believe it was a simple matter of misunderstanding.
Monstera PDF Editor:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
SODA PDF:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported
Monstera PDF Editor:

Company Information

Tenslor Inc.
Founded: 2026
United States
monsterapdf.com
SODA PDF:

Company Information

Avanquest
Founded: 1984
France
www.sodapdf.com
Monstera PDF Editor:

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Monstera PDF Editor:

Categories

PDF Editors Supported
SODA PDF:

Categories

Digital Signature Supported
Document Workflow Supported
PDF Supported
PDF Compressors Supported
PDF Converters Supported
PDF Editors Supported
PDF Encryption Supported
PDF Generators Supported
PDF Merge Supported
PDF Readers Supported
PDF Splitters Supported
SODA PDF:

PDF Editors Features

Access Controls / Permissions Supported
Annotations Supported
Commenting / Notes Supported
Compare Side-by-Side Not Supported
Customizable Branding Not Supported
Delete Pages Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Forms Management Not Supported
Full Text Search Supported
Merge / Append Supported
Offline Access Supported
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Supported
Rearrange Pages Supported
Rotate Pages Supported
Watermarking Supported

Digital Signature Features

Audit Trail Supported
Authentication Supported
Auto Reminders Not Supported
Customizable Templates Not Supported
Document Analytics Supported
Mobile Signature Supported
Multi-Party Signing Supported
Progress Tracking Supported
Task Progress Tracking Supported

Document Generation Features

Batch Processing Supported
Collaboration Supported
Digital Signature Supported
Interaction Tracking Supported
Multiple Output Formats Supported
Templates Not Supported

Document Management Features

Access Controls Supported
Archiving & Retention Supported
Collaboration Tools Supported
Compliance Tracking Supported
Document Archiving Supported
Document Assembly Supported
Document Capture Not Supported
Document Conversion Supported
Document Delivery Supported
Document Indexing Supported
Document Retention Supported
Electronic Signature Supported
Email Management Supported
File Recovery Supported
File Type Conversion Supported
Forms Management Supported
Full Text Search Supported
Offline Access Supported
Optical Character Recognition Supported
Print Management Supported
Version Control Not Supported

PDF Features

Annotations Supported
Convert to PDF Supported
Digital Signature Supported
Encryption Supported
Merge / Append Supported
PDF Reader Supported
Watermarking Supported
Monstera PDF Editor:

Integrations

Box Not Supported
Claude Supported
DeepSeek Supported
Dropbox Not Supported
Gemini Supported
Google Drive Not Supported
OpenAI Supported
SODA PDF:

Integrations

Box Supported
Claude Not Supported
DeepSeek Not Supported
Dropbox Supported
Gemini Not Supported
Google Drive Supported
OpenAI Not Supported
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