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PDF24 Tools alternatives
PDF24 Tools compared with 5 alternatives: PDFgear, iLovePDF, Smallpdf, Sejda and PDF Candy.
PDF24 Tools is free to use. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDF24 ToolsThis tool | Free | Free | Web, Windows |
| PDFgear | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| iLovePDF | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Smallpdf | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Sejda | Free plan · from $5 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| PDF Candy | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
Price against what you get
PDF24 Tools has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 3 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
PDFgear 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 PDF24 Tools
- Free
PDFgear
Free PDF editor for desktop, mobile and web with an AI copilot
- PDFgear is free. PDF24 Tools is free.
- Only PDFgear lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Only PDFgear lists a browser extension.
- PDFgear also covers forms.
Suits: Anyone who wants a full PDF editor without paying or signing up
- Free plan · from $5/mo
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). PDF24 Tools is free.
- Only iLovePDF lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Occasional users who merge or compress a PDF in the browser
- Free plan
Smallpdf
30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps
- Only Smallpdf lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who convert or shrink a PDF now and then in the browser
- 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. PDF24 Tools is free.
- Only Sejda lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Sejda also covers forms.
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. PDF24 Tools is free.
- PDF Candy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who convert or merge PDFs now and then without signing up
Limits worth knowing in PDF24 Tools
- The online editor adds text and shapes but cannot change existing text; PDF24 suggests converting to Word for that.
- The offline app, PDF24 Creator, is for Windows only; on Mac, Linux and phones PDF24 works in the browser.
- The free web tools show advertising, which is how PDF24 says it pays for them.
- Online files are processed on PDF24's servers and removed after a short time; Creator keeps them on the computer.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PDF24 Tools?
The alternatives to PDF24 Tools in this directory are PDFgear, iLovePDF, Smallpdf, Sejda and PDF Candy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PDF24 Tools.
Is there a free alternative to PDF24 Tools?
Yes. PDFgear is free to use. iLovePDF, Smallpdf, Sejda and PDF Candy have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which PDF24 Tools alternatives work on macOS?
The PDF24 Tools listing does not include a macOS app. PDFgear, iLovePDF and Sejda list one.
Which PDF24 Tools alternatives work on Linux?
The PDF24 Tools 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.