FileForge vs iLovePDF
iLovePDF is a server-based PDF suite: your document is uploaded, processed in their cloud, and deleted according to their retention policy. FileForge does the same jobs without the upload — free, with no login, and with your file staying on your device.
| FileForge | iLovePDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Account required | Never | Needed for most batch and premium tasks |
| Files uploaded to a server | No — processed in your browser | Yes |
| Free tier limits | No task, size, or daily caps | Task and size limits on the free plan |
| Watermarks | None | None on PDFs, paid tiers for advanced features |
| Works offline | Yes, once the page has loaded | No |
| Price | Free, no premium tier | Paid Premium subscription |
Comparison reflects publicly documented free-plan behaviour at the time of writing; iLovePDF may change its plans. FileForge has no paid plan to change.