LightPDF
8.8#2 in pdf editorsFrom $15.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitLightPDF vs PDFgear
What both publish
| Fact | LightPDF | PDFgear |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | LightPDF's MCP documentation says its server can be configured in MCP-compatible clients such as Cursor and Claude. | An App Store reviewer reports cloud integration for accessing documents and collaborating across locations. |
| Licence | LightPDF's EULA describes the software as copyrighted proprietary software, licensed for one computer at a time, with redistribution, sublicensing and network hosting restricted. | The EULA grants a non-transferable, non-exclusive licence and prohibits reverse engineering, redistribution and derivative works without permission. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.1 out of 5 from 54 ratings | 4.7 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings. |
LightPDF plans
- Free PlanFree
- Monthly Plan$5.99 a month
- Yearly Plan$15.99 a year
- Lifetime Plan$39.99, paid once
PDFgear plans
- FreeFree
- BasicFree
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 PDFgear if…
PDFgear suits readers looking for a free PDF tool across mobile, desktop, and web platforms. It may be useful for people who need text editing, annotations, conversion, forms, or OCR.