iLovePDF alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave iLovePDF: file size and task limits on the free plan, and upload-based processing for most tools. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces iLovePDF, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Smallpdf currently ranks first.
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Best iLovePDF alternative for most people
SmallpdfA very similar online toolkit with a polished interface and a Windows app.
Best iLovePDF alternative for a free option
PDF24 ToolsNo paid tier at all, and a free offline Windows app.
Best iLovePDF alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
SejdaOnline plus desktop tools with a stronger in-browser text editor.
Best iLovePDF alternative for open source
PDFsamFree open-source desktop app for merging and splitting without uploads.
Best iLovePDF alternative for self-hosting
Stirling PDFSelf-hosted toolkit with dozens of tools for teams that cannot upload files.
Best iLovePDF alternative for Mac
SejdaOnline plus desktop tools with a stronger in-browser text editor.
Best iLovePDF alternative for Windows
SmallpdfA very similar online toolkit with a polished interface and a Windows app.
Best iLovePDF alternative for Linux
SejdaOnline plus desktop tools with a stronger in-browser text editor.
Best iLovePDF alternative for iPhone and Android
SmallpdfA very similar online toolkit with a polished interface and a Windows app.
Best iLovePDF alternative for working in the browser
SmallpdfA very similar online toolkit with a polished interface and a Windows app.
iLovePDF alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to iLovePDF?
Smallpdf ranks first right now. A very similar online toolkit with a polished interface and a Windows app. PDF24 Tools and Sejda follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to iLovePDF?
Yes. Smallpdf (free plan + paid), PDF24 Tools (free), Sejda (free plan + paid) and PDFsam (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to iLovePDF?
Yes: PDFsam and Stirling PDF. Stirling PDF can also be self-hosted.
Which iLovePDF alternatives work on Linux?
Sejda, PDFsam and Stirling PDF run on Linux.
Why do people switch from iLovePDF?
The complaints we hear most: file size and task limits on the free plan; upload-based processing for most tools; not a full editor for changing body text.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces iLovePDF, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.