LightPDF
8.8#2 in pdf editorsFrom $1.33 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitLightPDF vs PDFsam Basic
PDFsam Basic
6.1#24 in pdf merger softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | LightPDF | PDFsam Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 | 2006 |
LightPDF plans
- Free PlanFree
- Monthly Plan$5.99 a month
- Yearly Plan$15.99 a year
- Lifetime Plan$39.99 a month
- Lifetime Plan$39.99, paid once
PDFsam Basic plans
- PDFsam 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 PDFsam Basic if…
It suits people who want a free desktop tool for common PDF page operations and prefer local processing. It is available on Linux, macOS, and Windows, including for company use.