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HiPDF vs PDF Candy

Both stand on pdf mergers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

HiPDF

Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5

HiPDF combines conversion with PDF editing, OCR, batch processing, and AI tools. Check file-size limits and renewal terms when choosing an access option.

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PDF Candy combines a broad set of PDF tools with AI features and cloud storage connections. The free plan has usage restrictions, while education users can access a year of online PRO under the listed offer.

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The facts

	HiPDF	PDF Candy
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Desktop + Web Yearly: $4 a year
Plans published	13	4
Maker	HiPDF	PDF Candy
Website	hipdf.com	pdfcandy.com
On pdf mergers	#2 of 23	#1 of 23

HiPDF: what it does well

OCR converts scanned PDFs into editable Word documents.
Batch file conversion is supported.
Free converter handles files up to 20 MB.
Tools cover PDF editing, signing, and redaction.
Cloud storage can be used for DOC conversion.

What to know first

Free converter is limited to files up to 20 MB.
7-day access options automatically renew after seven days.
API custom or high-volume plans require a quote.

PDF Candy: what it does well

Includes text editing, annotations, OCR, and conversion.
AI tools summarize, chat with, and translate PDFs.
Imports from Google Drive and Dropbox.
Windows desktop tools can operate offline.
Processed files are deleted within two hours.

What to know first

Free plan has page and hourly restrictions.
Free plan limits file size and excludes batch processing.
Desktop operations are limited on the free plan.
Web Monthly costs $6 a month.

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