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PDF Cloak vs iLovePDF

Both offer free PDF tools. The difference is what happens to your files.

FEATURE
PDF CLOAK
ILOVEPDF
File privacy
Files never leave your device
Files uploaded to their servers
Account required
No account, no signup
Free tier requires account for some tools
Price
Free, unlimited
Free tier with limits, Premium from $7/mo
Offline support
Works fully offline after first load
Requires internet connection
Processing engine
Open-source (pdf-lib, PDF.js)
Proprietary server-side
File size limit
—Up to 100MB per file (device memory is the real limit)
Up to 100MB free, higher on premium
Tool variety
18 tools
25+ tools
GDPR compliance
No data to comply with — files stay local
Compliant, but files transit their servers

Frequently asked questions

Is PDF Cloak a good alternative to iLovePDF?

If privacy is your priority, yes. PDF Cloak processes files entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded. iLovePDF requires uploading files to their servers, where they are processed and stored temporarily.

Does iLovePDF have more features?

iLovePDF offers more tools, including OCR and PDF/A conversion. PDF Cloak focuses on the most common operations (merge, split, convert, sign, redact) with a privacy-first approach.

Which is faster?

For small to medium files, PDF Cloak is often faster because there is no upload/download overhead. For very large files, server-side processing may be faster depending on your internet speed vs. device performance.

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