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HiPDF alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded HiPDF alternative is PDFelement (2.8 GPA). The best free one is iLovePDF (2.8 GPA).
HiPDF compared with 5 alternatives: PDFelement, Smallpdf, iLovePDF, Sejda and LightPDF.
HiPDF has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39.99 per year (7-day access for $0.99 first). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HiPDFThis tool | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | Web |
| PDFelement | Free trial · from $11.99 | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Smallpdf | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| iLovePDF | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Sejda | Free plan · from $5 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| LightPDF | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
HiPDF starts at $3.33 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
PDFelement and iLovePDF score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from HiPDF
PDFelement
Wondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license
- PDFelement starts at $11.99 per quarter for one platform.
- PDFelement has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike HiPDF.
- PDFelement also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- PDFelement can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- PDFelement also covers forms.
Suits: Windows or Mac users who want to pay once for a PDF editor
Smallpdf
30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps
- Smallpdf also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Smallpdf does not cover chat assistant, which HiPDF does.
Suits: People who convert or shrink a PDF now and then in the browser
iLovePDF
Online PDF tools with desktop and mobile apps, free for light use
- iLovePDF starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
- iLovePDF also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
- iLovePDF does not cover chat assistant, which HiPDF does.
Suits: Occasional users who merge or compress a PDF in the browser
Sejda
Web and desktop PDF tools, free within daily limits or by the week
- Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal.
- Sejda also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Sejda also covers forms.
- Sejda does not cover chat assistant, which HiPDF does.
Suits: One-off jobs: a week pass covers a short burst of PDF work
LightPDF
Online PDF editor and converter with AI tools paid for in credits
- LightPDF starts at $5.99 per month.
- LightPDF also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- LightPDF can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- LightPDF does not cover chat assistant, which HiPDF does.
Suits: People who translate or summarize PDFs with AI on a small budget
Limits worth knowing in HiPDF
- The pricing page lists web only for these plans; Wondershare's desktop and mobile apps are PDFelement.
- The $0.99 and $1.99 trials renew into $39.99 and $69.99 yearly plans unless canceled.
- OCR, batch processing and page-range selection are missing on the free tier.
- AI plans cap uses: 50 chat questions free and Basic, 1,000 on Advanced or the monthly plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to HiPDF?
The alternatives to HiPDF in this directory are PDFelement, Smallpdf, iLovePDF, Sejda and LightPDF. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HiPDF.
Is there a free alternative to HiPDF?
Yes. Smallpdf, iLovePDF, Sejda and LightPDF have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which HiPDF alternatives work on Windows?
The HiPDF listing does not include a Windows app. PDFelement, Smallpdf, iLovePDF, Sejda and LightPDF list one.
Which HiPDF alternatives work on macOS?
The HiPDF listing does not include a macOS app. PDFelement, iLovePDF, Sejda and LightPDF list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.