1. Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft · Redmond · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.5/5
Document management and intranet.
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Soda PDF
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹600/mo)
Document management & e-signature workflow · Alternatives
Best Soda PDF alternatives in India (2026)
Soda PDF is a document management & e-signature workflow product from LULU Software, Montreal, priced at ₹600/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 8 have a free plan, 1 are built in India, and 11 start cheaper or free.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Soda PDF are Microsoft SharePoint (₹400/mo), Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo), Foxit PDF Editor (₹800/mo), Nitro PDF (₹1,000/mo) and Wondershare PDFelement (₹800/mo). Alfresco is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹150/month.
Why businesses look for a Soda PDF alternative
There is no free plan
Soda PDF has no free tier. 8 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Cost
Soda PDF starts at ₹600/mo. 11 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.
Indian support and GST
Soda PDF is built in Canada. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Soda PDF does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Soda PDF alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Soda PDF's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Soda PDF (current) | ₹600/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | — |
| 1 | Microsoft SharePoint | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS | ₹150/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  Foxit PDF Editor | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 4 |  Nitro PDF | ₹1,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 5 |  Wondershare PDFelement | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 6 |  Adobe Acrobat | ₹1,300/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 7 |  Folderit | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  PDF Expert | ₹800/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 9 |  UPDF | ₹400/mo | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 10 |  Alfresco | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 11 |  LogicalDOC | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 12 |  Mayan EDMS | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  OpenKM | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 14 |  Paperless-ngx | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  PDF24 | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  Veryfi | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  M-Files | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 18 |  Laserfiche | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 19 |  OpenText | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 20 |  iLovePDF | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Soda PDF alternatives in detail
2. Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS
Zoho Corporation · Chennai · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.7/5
Document management on WorkDrive.
₹150/mo
Free trial
Compared with Soda PDF
- Starts ₹450/mo cheaper (₹150/mo vs ₹600/mo)
- Built in India (Chennai)
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Soda PDF
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹600/mo)
4. Nitro PDF
Nitro Software · San Francisco · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF productivity.
₹1,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Soda PDF
- Starts ₹400/mo higher (₹1,000/mo vs ₹600/mo)
5. Wondershare PDFelement
Wondershare · Shenzhen · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF editor.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Soda PDF
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹600/mo)
6. Adobe Acrobat
Adobe · San Jose · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.3/5
PDF creation and editing.
₹1,300/mo
Free trial
Compared with Soda PDF
- Starts ₹700/mo higher (₹1,300/mo vs ₹600/mo)
Key features
- Edit text and images
- Organise pages
- Convert to/from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images
- Compress
- E-signatures
7. Folderit
Folderit · Tallinn · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.4/5
Cloud DMS for SMEs.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
Compared with Soda PDF
- Starts ₹1,400/mo higher (₹2,000/mo vs ₹600/mo)
8. PDF Expert
Readdle · Odesa · Document management & e-signature workflow · 4.2/5
PDF editor for Mac and iOS.
₹800/mo
Free trial
Compared with Soda PDF
- Starts ₹200/mo higher (₹800/mo vs ₹600/mo)
- Also available on Android, iOS
₹400/mo
Free trial
Compared with Soda PDF
- Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹600/mo)
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Soda PDF
- Has a free plan — Soda PDF does not
- Open source
Soda PDF alternatives by what you need
Cheaper than Soda PDF
Free Soda PDF alternatives
Indian alternatives to Soda PDF
How to choose a Soda PDF alternative
- Distinguish DMS from cloud storage: if you need approvals, retention and audit, buy a DMS.
- Check OCR quality on scanned Indian documents.
- Look at on-premise options if regulation requires.
Soda PDF alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Soda PDF in 2026?+
The closest matches to Soda PDF on App Advisor are Microsoft SharePoint (₹400/mo), Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo), Foxit PDF Editor (₹800/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Soda PDF, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Soda PDF?+
Yes. 8 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Alfresco (Free plan), LogicalDOC (Free plan), Mayan EDMS (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Soda PDF?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS starts lowest at ₹150/mo, compared with ₹600/mo for Soda PDF. Alfresco also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Soda PDF?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Zoho Docs / WorkDrive DMS (₹150/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Soda PDF vs Microsoft SharePoint: which is better?+
Microsoft SharePoint is the closest match to Soda PDF in our catalogue. Key differences: Starts ₹200/mo cheaper (₹400/mo vs ₹600/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Soda PDF alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in document management & e-signature workflow or a category Soda PDF also covers, and LULU Software's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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