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Alternatives to PDF24 Tools with a one-time purchase

The PDF24 Tools listing shows no one-time purchase. 6 of the 15 other PDF editors in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

PDF24 Tools is free to use. 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 PDF24 Tools

  1. 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.
    PDF Candy vs PDF24 ToolsPDF Candy pricing and details

  2. 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). PDF24 Tools is free.
    • Only Xodo lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Xodo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Xodo 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. PDF24 Tools is free.
    • PDF24 Tools has a free plan. Foxit PDF Editor does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Foxit PDF Editor lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Foxit PDF Editor can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    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. PDF24 Tools is free.
    • PDF24 Tools has a free plan. PDFelement does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PDFelement lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • PDFelement can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    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). PDF24 Tools is free.
    • PDF24 Tools has a free plan. UPDF does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UPDF lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only PDF24 Tools lists a web app.
    UPDF pricing and details

  6. LightPDF

    Online PDF editor and converter with AI tools paid for in credits

    • LightPDF starts at $5.99 per month. PDF24 Tools is free.
    • Only LightPDF lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • LightPDF can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    LightPDF pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to PDF24 Tools that you buy once?

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

Can you buy PDF24 Tools once instead of subscribing?

The PDF24 Tools 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, Xodo and LightPDF 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 PDF24 Tools: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.