iLovePDF vs PDF Candy

iLovePDF9.2Visit PDF Candy7.1Visit

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 Candy #23 in PDF Editors 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit PDF Candy

• iLovePDF fits best

  Accessible PDF work across devices

• PDF Candy fits best

  Low-cost editing on nearly any platform

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Side by side

Feature	iLovePDF 9.2/10 Visit ↗	PDF Candy 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.1
Ranking	#2 in PDF Editors	#23 in PDF Editors
Best for	Accessible PDF work across devices	Low-cost editing on nearly any platform
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$6/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS
Integrations	7 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features iLovePDF 5/5 · PDF Candy 4/5
Text editing	✓	✓
Annotation tools	✓	✓
OCR	✓	✓
PDF conversion	✓	✓
Form creation	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	web, windows, macos, ios, android	web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android
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	Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Combines editing, OCR, conversion, forms, signatures, and page tools Free plan requires no account for basic PDF processing
Cons	Free access includes limited document processing Existing PDF text editing is not explicitly confirmed Business features are oriented toward organizational buyers	Free access has page, hourly, file-size, and batch-processing restrictions The desktop application is available for Windows Form tools fill existing interactive forms rather than create new fields
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 Candy is a broad PDF toolkit for individuals, students, professionals, and businesses that need to edit, annotate, convert, organize, or sign documents. Its browser-based service works alongside a Windows desktop application, while… 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 Candy — where it wins

  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Combines editing, OCR, conversion, forms, signatures, and page tools
  • Free plan requires no account for basic PDF processing

  Where it doesn't

  • Free access has page, hourly, file-size, and batch-processing restrictions
  • The desktop application is available for Windows
  • Form tools fill existing interactive forms rather than create new fields

• iLovePDF9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• PDF Candy7.1/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost PDF toolkit with broad platform coverage and practical document tools.

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