Looking for an iLovePDF alternative?
iLovePDF is a capable product with more than 25 tools — and for many jobs it's a fine choice. But if what you actually need is to merge, split or convert a PDF quickly, without creating an account, without hitting free-tier limits, and without uploading a sensitive document to someone else's server, that is exactly what this site is built for.
This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by iLovePDF. "iLovePDF" is a trademark of its respective owner; it is referenced here only for honest comparison.
Honest comparison
| Feature | PDF Stays Home | iLovePDF |
|---|---|---|
| Where files are processed | In your browser — never uploaded | Uploaded to their servers (web); desktop app available |
| Account required | Never | For some features and higher limits |
| Free usage limits | No upload limits — your device's memory is the only bound | Task and file-size limits on the free tier |
| Number of tools | 7 focused tools (growing) | 25+ tools |
| Affected by your connection speed | No — processing is local, nothing uploads | Web: upload + download time; desktop app: no |
| Price | Free | Free tier + paid subscription |
When iLovePDF is the better choice
Honestly: if you need OCR, PDF editing, e-signatures, compression with fine-grained control, or one subscription covering dozens of tools and mobile apps, iLovePDF is more complete today. This site deliberately does fewer things.
When this site is the better choice
Choose PDF Stays Home when the document is sensitive (contracts, IDs, medical or financial records), when you don't want yet another account, when your connection is slow and uploading a large scan would take minutes, or when you just want a one-off merge or split with zero friction. The file never leaves your device — you can watch the network tab and confirm it.
Try the tools
Is it really free? What's the catch?
Yes — every tool is free with no limits, accounts or watermarks. Because files are processed on your device, our server costs are close to zero, which is why we don't need to charge or throttle you.
How can I verify my files aren't uploaded?
Open your browser's developer tools (F12), switch to the Network tab, and use any tool. You'll see the page and scripts load — but no request carrying your file, because processing happens locally.
Which tools do you offer today?
Merge PDF, Split PDF (extract pages), Compress PDF, Rotate PDF, Delete PDF pages, JPG/PNG to PDF, and PDF to JPG. More client-side tools like OCR and HEIC support are on the roadmap.