iLovePDF vs ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor

iLovePDF9.2Visit ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor8.8Visit

Higher score iLovePDF #2 in PDF Editors 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit iLovePDF

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ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor #7 in PDF Editors 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ONLYOFFICE

• iLovePDF fits best

  Accessible PDF work across devices

• ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor fits best

  Open-source and self-hosted collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	iLovePDF 9.2/10 Visit ↗	ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in PDF Editors	#7 in PDF Editors
Best for	Accessible PDF work across devices	Open-source and self-hosted collaboration
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	7 integrations	40+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features iLovePDF 5/5 · ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor 5/5
Text editing	✓	✓
Annotation tools	✓	✓
OCR	✓	✓
PDF conversion	✓	✓
Form creation	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, ios, android	web, Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, self-hosted
Our review
Pros	OCR, form creation, annotations, conversion, and PDF security tools Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android applications Desktop app supports local and offline document processing	Open-source deployment with web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted options Includes OCR, redaction, forms, conversion, annotations, and collaboration Connects with Box, Nextcloud, SharePoint, Jira, and other integrations
Cons	Free access includes limited document processing Existing PDF text editing is not explicitly confirmed Business features are oriented toward organizational buyers	The $20 Business rate applies per administrator per month Startup lists community support rather than professional support Enterprise is designed for on-premises deployment
Our verdict	iLovePDF is a PDF productivity service for individuals, professionals, and businesses that need to edit, annotate, convert, organize, sign, protect, and compare documents. Its toolkit includes adding text, shapes, comments, and highlights;… Read the review →	ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor is a web and desktop application for individuals, teams, and organizations that need to edit, annotate, convert, and collaborate on PDF files. It supports editing existing text and objects, comments, drawing, stamps,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• iLovePDF — where it wins

  • OCR, form creation, annotations, conversion, and PDF security tools
  • Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android applications
  • Desktop app supports local and offline document processing

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access includes limited document processing
  • Existing PDF text editing is not explicitly confirmed
  • Business features are oriented toward organizational buyers

• ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor — where it wins

  • Open-source deployment with web, desktop, mobile, API, and self-hosted options
  • Includes OCR, redaction, forms, conversion, annotations, and collaboration
  • Connects with Box, Nextcloud, SharePoint, Jira, and other integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • The $20 Business rate applies per administrator per month
  • Startup lists community support rather than professional support
  • Enterprise is designed for on-premises deployment

• iLovePDF9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad PDF toolkit with free access, offline desktop processing, and cross-device apps.

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• ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor8.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad PDF editor for teams that need open-source or self-hosted collaboration.

  Visit ONLYOFFICEFull verdict →