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iLovePDF alternatives
iLovePDF compared with 5 alternatives: Smallpdf, PDF24 Tools, Sejda, PDF Candy and LightPDF.
iLovePDF has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| iLovePDFThis tool | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Smallpdf | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| PDF24 Tools | Free | Free | Web, Windows |
| Sejda | Free plan · from $5 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| PDF Candy | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
| LightPDF | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
iLovePDF starts at $5 a month for each person and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
PDF24 Tools and PDF Candy start lower without scoring higher.
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 iLovePDF
- Free plan
Smallpdf
30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- Only iLovePDF lists a macOS app.
- iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who convert or shrink a PDF now and then in the browser
- Free
PDF24 Tools
Free online PDF tools paid for by ads, plus an offline Windows app
- PDF24 Tools is free. iLovePDF starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
- Only iLovePDF lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Anyone who needs common PDF jobs done for free with no account
- Free plan · from $5 one-time
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. iLovePDF starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
- Only Sejda lists a Linux app.
- Only iLovePDF lists iOS and Android apps.
- Sejda also covers forms.
- iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
Suits: One-off jobs: a week pass covers a short burst of PDF work
- Free plan · from $4/mo
PDF Candy
90-plus online PDF tools and a Windows app, free within limits
- PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly. iLovePDF starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
- Only iLovePDF lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- PDF Candy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who convert or merge PDFs now and then without signing up
- Free plan · from $5.99/mo
LightPDF
Online PDF editor and converter with AI tools paid for in credits
- LightPDF starts at $5.99 per month. iLovePDF starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
- LightPDF can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who translate or summarize PDFs with AI on a small budget
Limits worth knowing in iLovePDF
- The free plan limits how many documents you can process and the file size per task, and shows ads.
- The desktop and mobile apps, digital signatures and workflows are Premium features.
- Premium can be bought for up to 25 users; larger teams are quoted through the Business plan.
- There is no free trial of Premium on the pricing page; the free plan is the way to try it.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to iLovePDF?
The alternatives to iLovePDF in this directory are Smallpdf, PDF24 Tools, Sejda, PDF Candy and LightPDF. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with iLovePDF.
Is there a free alternative to iLovePDF?
Yes. PDF24 Tools is free to use. Smallpdf, Sejda, PDF Candy and LightPDF have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which iLovePDF alternatives work on Linux?
The iLovePDF listing does not include a Linux app. Sejda lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.