Overall Winner
iLovePDF
beats PDFescape by 12 points
PDFescape 41/100
iLovePDF 🏆 53/100
PDFescape
From $6/mo
VS
iLovePDF
From $5/mo
The verdict
iLovePDF scores 53/100 against PDFescape's 41/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
PDFescape
iLovePDF
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Ease of Use
★☆☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Reviews
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
PDFescape
"A once-great form-filling tool ruined by a disastrous 2022 redesign"
Pros
Still works for basic form filling Free tier available for simple edits Responsive customer support
iLovePDF
"The world's most popular free PDF toolkit, but privacy-conscious users should look elsewhere"
Pros
Very generous free tier with no signup required Wide range of tools in one platform Fast processing and reliable output
Pricing & value
| Metric | PDFescape | iLovePDF | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $6/mo | From $5/mo | iLovePDF |
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