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LightPDF combines PDF editing, conversion, annotation, signing, organization and document chat in one service. Its AI Agent handles conversion, merging, watermark removal, page numbering and compression through chat, while other AI features cover generation, translation, image processing, data extraction, invoice generation and document enhancement. A conversion API, Chrome/Edge extension and MCP connections broaden how you can use it across web, desktop and mobile platforms.

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    WPS PDF Editor

    by WPS PDF Editor
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4

    OCR, forms and editing across Linux and major platforms — WPS adds text editing, OCR and form creation, while LightPDF emphasizes AI chat and document automation.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $5.83/mo (annual) · 3-day trial Visit site
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    ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor

    by ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Self-hosted PDF editing with OCR and forms — ONLYOFFICE adds self-hosting, Linux support, OCR, text editing and forms beyond LightPDF’s AI-centered workflow.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $20/mo Visit site
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    Smallpdf

    by Smallpdf
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

    Straightforward PDF editing with OCR and forms — Smallpdf offers text editing, OCR and form creation, while LightPDF adds AI chat, generation and document-focused automation.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $7/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    PDFgear

    by PDFgear
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3

    Free PDF editing, OCR and forms — PDFgear provides its editing, OCR, conversion and form tools free, without LightPDF’s paid-plan pricing structure.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Zoho PDF Editor

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

    Free online forms, signatures and page organization — Zoho adds rich editing, fillable and signature fields, collaboration and detailed page controls that LightPDF does not specifically describe.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    PDF Candy

    by PDF Candy
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Broad free and paid PDF toolkit across platforms — PDF Candy focuses on a broad toolkit for editing, conversion, merging, splitting, compression, signing and protection rather than LightPDF’s AI suite.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $6/mo Visit site
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    DocHub

    by DocHub
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

    PDF forms and annotations on web and mobile — DocHub offers form creation, text editing, annotations and conversion with a 30-day trial, while LightPDF adds AI features and broader platforms.

    7.5 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Soda PDF

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.6 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Sejda PDF Editor

    by Sejda PDF Editor
    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    UPDF

    by UPDF
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Stirling PDF

    by Stirling PDF
    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
    7.5 Free plan · paid from $99/mo Visit site
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    KDAN PDF

    by KDAN PDF
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    7.5 Free plan · paid from $59.99/yr · 7-day trial Visit site
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    PDF Editor Offline

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    PickPDF

    Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    MobiPDF

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWindows
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $6.67/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    DartPDF

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    SwifDoo PDF

    by SwifDoo PDF
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $2.88/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Tenorshare PDNob

    Free plan iPhoneMacWeb+1
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $159.98/user/yr Visit site
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    PDF2Go

    by PDF2Go
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Drawboard PDF

    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3
    7.4 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    PDF Reader Pro

    by PDF Reader Pro
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    PDFescape

    by PDFescape
    Free plan WebWindows
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $2.99/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    PDF Agile

    by PDF Agile
    Free plan MacWebWindows
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $39 Visit site
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    Aurora PDF

    Free plan iPhoneMacWindows
    7.3 Free plan Visit site

Its free plan is web-only, limits files to 10MB, stores five cloud files for one year and allows three AI Agent questions daily. Paid plans start at $5.99 per month and remove file-size and cloud-storage limits, but Premium features work on one device at a time. Consider whether you need OCR, text editing, form creation, page management, self-hosting, Linux support or a completely free option. Also compare trial terms, platform coverage and whether LightPDF’s AI tools justify its recurring cost.

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