LightPDF
8.8#2 in pdf editorsFrom $15.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitLightPDF vs PDF Buddy
What both publish
| Fact | LightPDF | PDF Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 | 2013 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| PDF tools | Its web guide says the AI Agent can perform PDF tasks such as conversion, merging, watermark removal, page numbering, and compression through chat. | PDF Buddy provides tools to merge several PDFs and split one PDF into multiple files. |
LightPDF plans
- Free PlanFree
- Monthly Plan$5.99 a month
- Yearly Plan$15.99 a year
- Lifetime Plan$39.99, paid once
PDF Buddy plans
- Pro$7.99 a month
- Pay-as-you-go: 5 PDFs—
- Pay-as-you-go: 15 PDFs—
- Pay-as-you-go: 30 PDFs—
- Pay-as-you-go: 50 PDFs—
- Pay-as-you-go credits$29.99, paid once
Pick LightPDF if…
LightPDF suits people who need PDF editing and conversion alongside document chat and other AI tools. Its free plan is limited to web use, while paid plans list web, mobile, and desktop access.
Pick PDF Buddy if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.