Free iLovePDF alternative
Every PDF tool, without uploading your files.
Merge, split, compress, convert, edit, sign, protect and unlock PDFs right in your browser. Your documents never leave your device, and there are no daily limits.
What you can do with openWorkstand
| If you use iLovePDF for… | In openWorkstand, use |
|---|---|
| Merge and split | Merge PDF, Split PDF, Extract and Delete pages |
| Compress | Compress PDF with three levels |
| Convert | PDF ⇄ Word, Excel, JPG, PowerPoint |
| Edit and sign | Edit PDF, Sign PDF, Watermark, Page numbers |
| Security | Protect, Unlock and Redact PDF |
openWorkstand vs iLovePDF: an honest comparison
Where each one is stronger. Last reviewed October 2026; products change, so check iLovePDF’s own site for current details.
| Topic | iLovePDF | openWorkstand |
|---|---|---|
| Account | Not needed for basic tasks. | Not needed. |
| Where your files go | Uploaded to its servers for processing (see its privacy policy for how long they are kept). | Processed by your browser on your device; never uploaded.Stronger here |
| Offline | Desktop app available; the website needs a connection. | Yes, once the page has loaded. |
| Advanced PDF features | Includes OCR (text recognition) and more conversion options.Stronger here | No OCR yet; scanned PDFs cannot be turned into editable text. |
| Limits | Free use has file-size and batch limits; larger jobs need a paid plan. | No account limits; large files are limited only by your device’s memory.Stronger here |
| Price | Free with limits; premium plans. | Free. Public tool pages may show a few ads; the workspace has none.Stronger here |
| Connected workspace | PDF tools. | PDF tools plus a workspace to save results into projects.Stronger here |
Why people choose openWorkstand
- Files are processed on your device, never uploaded.
- No daily task limits and no watermarks.
- Works offline once the page has loaded.
- Free with no account.
When iLovePDF is the better choice
Server-based services can be better for very heavy conversions, such as complex Office layouts or OCR of large scans, which need more computing power than a browser.
iLovePDF is a trademark of its owner. openWorkstand is an independent project and is not affiliated with it.