iLovePDF vs PDFOptim

iLovePDF provides tools for editing PDF text, adding annotations, running OCR, converting files, and creating forms. Its PDF Forms tools can detect fields and add fillable text fields, checkboxes, multiple-choice fields, and lists. AI tools include PDF summarization, translation, and PDF-to-Markdown conversion. The service is available on the web, Windows and Mac desktop, and iOS and Android. The Free plan provides core tools for light use, with document processing limits that differ by task: listed examples are 100 MB for Merge PDF and 15 MB for Office to PDF. Premium includes unlimited document processing and lists prices of ₹3,400 billed annually or ₹500 billed monthly. The desktop app supports offline batch editing and local document management. Integrations include Zapier, Make, and Wordpress, while iLoveAPI supports document automation for developers. Business offers custom contracts, a dedicated account manager, and single sign-on. The service says documents are encrypted and handled under international data protection regulations including GDPR; its plan comparison lists HTTPS and ISO27001 certification. Users can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel in account settings. iLovePDF was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.

PDFOptim compresses and optimizes PDF files to reduce their size while retaining visual quality. Four automatic methods analyze a document and apply a compression approach, while a synchronized side-by-side preview lets users compare the original and compressed files before saving. Manual controls include JPEG quality, image downsampling, color profiles, and hidden metadata removal. The Mac app can process folders in batches using multiple CPU cores and drag-and-drop queues. Scanned documents can be converted to grayscale, monochrome, or bitonal profiles; RootRise says this can produce files up to 40 times smaller. A five-level vector optimization feature removes excess anchor paths and structural data from vector-heavy PDFs. Apple Shortcuts can trigger compression, and the maker describes using the app as a Finder Quick Action. RootRise says processing runs locally, files are not uploaded, and core features work offline; internet is used for purchase validation. The free version allows one compressed PDF export per week and restricts Shortcuts Actions. Premium plans are $0.99 a month, $6.99 a year, or $9.99, paid once.