iLovePDF vs PDF Architect

iLovePDF9.2Visit PDF Architect6.4Visit

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

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PDF Architect #30 in PDF Editors 6.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit PDF Architect

• iLovePDF fits best

  Accessible PDF work across devices

• PDF Architect fits best

  Windows users wanting modular PDF tools

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Side by side

Feature	iLovePDF 9.2/10 Visit ↗	PDF Architect 6.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	6.4
Ranking	#2 in PDF Editors	#30 in PDF Editors
Best for	Accessible PDF work across devices	Windows users wanting modular PDF tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations	7 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features iLovePDF 5/5 · PDF Architect 5/5
Text editing	✓	✓
Annotation tools	✓	✓
OCR	✓	✓
PDF conversion	✓	✓
Form creation	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, ios, android	windows
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	Free plan covers viewing, PDF creation, and page organization Pro adds editing, conversion, forms, OCR, signatures, and batch processing Business supports SSO, Active Directory, MSI, and Group Policy deployment
Cons	Free access includes limited document processing Existing PDF text editing is not explicitly confirmed Business features are oriented toward organizational buyers	Available only for Windows Advanced editing and business controls require higher editions The 14-day period applies specifically to E-Sign testing
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 →	PDF Architect is a Windows desktop PDF viewer and editor for individuals, professionals, and businesses that need document creation, editing, conversion, page management, security, forms, OCR, annotations, and electronic signatures. Its… 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

• PDF Architect — where it wins

  • Free plan covers viewing, PDF creation, and page organization
  • Pro adds editing, conversion, forms, OCR, signatures, and batch processing
  • Business supports SSO, Active Directory, MSI, and Group Policy deployment

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only for Windows
  • Advanced editing and business controls require higher editions
  • The 14-day period applies specifically to E-Sign testing

• iLovePDF9.2/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit iLovePDFFull verdict →
• PDF Architect6.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A modular Windows PDF editor with free basics and advanced Pro and Business tools.

  Visit PDF ArchitectFull verdict →