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Alternatives to iLovePDF with a one-time purchase

The iLovePDF listing shows no one-time purchase. 6 of the 15 other PDF editors in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

iLovePDF has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). 3 of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from iLovePDF

  1. 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.
    PDF Candy vs iLovePDFPDF Candy pricing and details

  2. 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.
    LightPDF vs iLovePDFLightPDF pricing and details

  3. Foxit PDF Editor

    PDF editor for Windows, Mac and web, yearly or as a one-time license

    • Foxit PDF Editor starts at $129.99 per user / year. iLovePDF starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
    • iLovePDF has a free plan. Foxit PDF Editor does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Foxit PDF Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Foxit PDF Editor also covers documents and forms.
    Foxit PDF Editor pricing and details

  4. PDFelement

    Wondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license

    • PDFelement starts at $11.99 per quarter for one platform. iLovePDF starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
    • iLovePDF has a free plan. PDFelement does not, though it has a free trial.
    • PDFelement can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • PDFelement also covers forms.
    PDFelement pricing and details

  5. UPDF

    PDF editor with AI chat, one license across desktop and mobile

    • UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store). iLovePDF starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
    • iLovePDF has a free plan. UPDF does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only iLovePDF lists a web app.
    • UPDF can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    UPDF pricing and details

  6. Xodo

    PDF tools on web, desktop and mobile, sold separately or as a suite

    • Xodo starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($10.99 billed monthly). iLovePDF starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
    • Only Xodo lists a Linux app.
    • Xodo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
    Xodo pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to iLovePDF that you buy once?

Yes. PDF Candy, LightPDF, Foxit PDF Editor, PDFelement, UPDF and Xodo can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy iLovePDF once instead of subscribing?

The iLovePDF listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these PDF editors are free?

PDF Candy, LightPDF and Xodo are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to iLovePDF: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.