Overall Winner
iLovePDF
beats PDF Expert by 42 points
iLovePDF 🏆 71/100
PDF Expert 29/100
iLovePDF
From $5/mo
VS
PDF Expert
$49.99/yr
The verdict
iLovePDF scores 71/100 against PDF Expert's 29/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
iLovePDF
PDF Expert
Price & Value
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★★★★ wins
★☆☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
iLovePDF
"The world's most popular free PDF toolkit with broad features but privacy concerns"
Pros
Generous free tier with no signup required for basic tasks Wide range of tools in one platform (merge, split, compress, convert, sign) Fast processing and reliable output quality
PDF Expert
"Mac-native PDF editor with a $49.99 yearly plan and a 1.9 user-review average."
Pros
Most convenient PDF app on Mac
Pricing & value
| Metric | iLovePDF | PDF Expert | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | iLovePDF |
| Starting price | From $5/mo | $49.99/yr | iLovePDF |
Our pick