Compare PDF tools

Most free PDF sites process your documents on their servers, with limits and upsells attached. These comparisons look at what the popular services actually offer on their free tiers — from their own pricing and privacy pages — and when a tool that runs entirely in your browser is the better fit.

• iLovePDF alternative that doesn't upload your files

  What iLovePDF's free tier actually limits, and when a client-side tool is the better choice.

• Smallpdf alternative — free, no upload

  Smallpdf's free plan versus doing the same jobs locally in your browser.

• Convertora vs iLovePDF vs Smallpdf

  Side-by-side: uploads, retention, limits, watermarks, pricing, and offline use.

• Best PDF tools that don't upload your files (2026)

  The tools that genuinely process files on your device — and how to verify it yourself.

• Best offline PDF merger

  Merging PDFs without an internet connection: browser-based and desktop options compared.