Head-to-head · PDF Converter Software
ConvertAPI vs Online2PDF
ConvertAPI leads on 1 check, Online2PDF on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreConvertAPI · 8.1/10
- Free planonly Online2PDF
- Most featuresConvertAPI · 3 of 3
ConvertAPI scores higher on our rubric for pdf converter software: 8.1 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #13.
Online2PDF offers free plan; ConvertAPI doesn't. ConvertAPI offers api access; Online2PDF doesn't.
ConvertAPI is the better fit for developers needing broad file conversion APIs. Online2PDF is the better fit for free everyday browser-based PDF conversion.
- ConvertAPI fits best
Developers needing broad file conversion APIs
- Online2PDF fits best
Free everyday browser-based PDF conversion
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Side by side
| Feature | ConvertAPI 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | Online2PDF 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #11 in PDF Converter Software | #13 in PDF Converter Software |
| Best for | Developers needing broad file conversion APIs | Free everyday browser-based PDF conversion |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Features ConvertAPI 3/3 · Online2PDF 2/3 | ||
| OCR conversion | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch conversion | ✓ | ✓ |
| API access | ✓ (best) | — |
| Specs | ||
| Conversion targets | DOCX to PDF; PDF to DOCX; PDF to HTML; PDF to JPG; PDF to PNG; PDF to PPTX; PDF to SVG; PDF to TXT; PDF to XLSX; XLSX to PDF; HTML to PDF; images to PDF | PDF; Word; Excel; PowerPoint; JPG; images; XPS; ODS; EPUB; MOBI; AZW3 |
| Maximum file size | 200 MB | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | web, api | web |
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| Our verdict | ConvertAPI is a cloud-based file conversion service for developers and businesses building document workflows. Its REST API converts more than 100 file types to PDF and converts PDFs to DOCX, HTML, JPG, PNG, PPTX, SVG, TXT, and XLSX. It… Read the review → |
Online2PDF is a browser-based PDF converter for individuals and businesses that need routine document processing without installing software. It converts documents, images, spreadsheets, presentations, e-books, and other supported formats… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ConvertAPI — where it wins
- Converts over 100 file types with broad PDF conversion targets
- OCR, extraction, merging, batching, and chained workflows
- SDKs and integrations across major developer platforms
Where it doesn't
- No permanent free plan
- Developer plan allows one concurrent conversion
- Advanced support and higher limits require paid upgrades
Online2PDF — where it wins
- Converts between PDF, Office, image, e-book, and other formats
- Combines batch conversion with page extraction, splitting, and rearrangement
- Includes OCR, compression, password controls, and scan optimization
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access means there is no desktop or downloadable version
- No Web API is available for automated or embedded conversion workflows
- Uploads are limited to 150 MB per file and 200 MB per conversion
- ConvertAPI8.1/10 · Paid
A broad file-conversion API for developers, with paid plans and no permanent free tier.
Visit ConvertAPIFull verdict → - Online2PDF7.8/10 · Free plan
A free browser-based converter for everyday PDF work, without desktop or API access.
Visit Online2PDFFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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