Comparison reviewed 24 October 2026 using the providers’ own websites. This is a comparison of advertised capabilities, not a speed, security, search-ranking or quality benchmark. Features and plan limits may change.
| Tool | Useful for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Appliory | Editable application requirements, missing-file checks, PDF page/text counts, file size, pixel dimensions, exact duplicate detection and report/ZIP export. | Files are processed in your browser. No login. 25 MB/file, 40 files, 200 MB total. No PDF editing, merging, compression, OCR or e-signatures. |
| iLovePDF | PDF tasks including merge, split, compression, conversion, editing and OCR. | A broader PDF editing suite. Check the provider’s current plan limits and privacy terms for your chosen tool. |
| Smallpdf | PDF conversion, compression, merging, editing and electronic signatures. | Offers free tools and paid plans. Confirm the current limits and the requirements of the particular tool you use. |
| PDF24 Tools | A broad collection of online PDF tools, with PDF24 Creator as a desktop option. | PDF24 says its online tools process files on its servers; PDF24 Creator is the local desktop alternative. |
When should I choose Appliory?
Use Appliory when you want to compare a collection of application files against requirements you define, or quickly count PDF pages, measure file sizes, resize photos or find exact duplicates. Your selected files stay on your device. It does not evaluate your eligibility or submit an application.
When should I use a PDF editor?
Use a tool that supports your specific task if you need to merge or split PDFs, edit document text, run OCR, add an electronic signature or compress a PDF. Appliory does not currently provide those functions.
Does private processing mean no network requests?
No. Opening this website downloads application code, and the hosting provider may record operational request data. “Files stay local” means document bytes are processed in your browser rather than uploaded for analysis. The optional metadata API is separate and does not store the payload supplied by its caller.