Every way to count pages, compared honestly.
Acrobat, Tiff Teller, PDF-only counters, online tools, eDiscovery platforms and the free File Explorer method, each with sources and a plain verdict on when it beats FileTally.
Short answer
The right page counter depends on what's in the folder. For mixed folders, FileTally counts every format locally and exports a per-file list for $24.99 once. Acrobat Pro suits PDF editing, Tiff Teller suits TIFF and PDF-only work, eDiscovery platforms suit review, and File Explorer's free Pages column suits a few Word files.
FileTally makes one of the products compared here. Competitor facts were checked on October 6, 2026 against the sources linked below and on each comparison page.
The summary matrix
| Capability | FileTally | Acrobat Pro | Tiff Teller | File Explorer Pages column | eDiscovery platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counts PDF pages in a folder | Yes | With a custom JavaScript Action | Yes | Only when the file stores a count | After processing |
| Word, Excel, PowerPoint | Yes | Convert to PDF first | No | Word, from stored properties | Yes |
| Multi-page TIFF | Yes | Convert to PDF first | Yes | No | Yes |
| Email (MSG, EML) | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Exact vs Estimated marking | Yes, plus Action needed | No | Detects corrupted files | No | Varies |
| Per-file export | CSV, XLSX, PDF summary | Copy from the JavaScript Console | PDF, XLS, CSV, ODS, TXT | Manual copy | Inside the platform |
| Runs locally | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Often hosted |
| Price | $24.99 one-time | US$19.99/mo annual plan or US$29.99/mo | $49.90 lifetime | Free | Quote or per GB |
Sources: Adobe pricing, Adobe Community, CoolUtils Tiff Teller, ILTA, Everlaw, Logikcull.
The comparisons
Each page has a facts table with sources, a use-them-when box and a short FAQ.
FileTally vs Adobe Acrobat for Counting Pages
Can Adobe Acrobat count pages in multiple PDFs? How the Acrobat Pro method works, what it costs, and when FileTally's folder page count is the better fit.
Read the comparisonFileTally vs Tiff Teller
Tiff Teller counts TIFF and PDF pages. FileTally counts those plus Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images and email. Sourced facts, prices and when each tool fits.
Read the comparisonFileTally vs PDF-Only Page Counters
PDF page counters count one format well. When a PDF-only counter is enough, when it quietly undercounts a mixed folder, and what to check before you buy one.
Read the comparisonFileTally vs Counting Pages by Hand
Counting pages for free with File Explorer's Pages column and Excel: the steps, where it works, where it falls apart, and when a page counter pays for itself.
Read the comparisonFileTally vs Online Page Counters
Online page counters are convenient for a single file. What to check before uploading confidential documents, and how a local Windows page counter compares.
Read the comparisonFileTally vs eDiscovery Platforms: Count Before You Process
eDiscovery platforms price by data volume and quote, and count pages after processing. How a local page count first helps check quotes and scope productions.
Read the comparisonChoosing a page counter
What is the best page counter software for Windows?
For mixed folders, a counter that reads every format locally and exports a per-file list. FileTally counts PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TIFF, images, email and text on Windows 10 and 11 for $24.99 one-time.
Is there a free way to count pages in many files?
Yes. File Explorer's Pages column shows stored page counts for files that have one, one folder at a time. It is free but leaves blanks and has no export.
When is another tool better than FileTally?
Use Acrobat to edit PDFs, Tiff Teller for TIFF and PDF-only work with imaging metadata, and an eDiscovery platform for review. FileTally is for counting the whole folder.