Comparison
Go Convert Documents vs iLovePDF
iLovePDF is one of the most polished PDF platforms on the web. Its free tier hits a small handful of tasks per hour and asks you to upgrade for large PDFs. Go Convert Documents takes the opposite approach — every tool is unlimited and free, in exchange for a slightly simpler feature set.
| Feature | iLovePDF | Go Convert Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Price for full toolkit | $4–$9 / month | $0 — always free |
| Daily conversion limit | Limited (free tier) | None |
| Signup required | Only for paid features | Never |
| Watermark on output | On some free tools | Never |
| File retention | Varies | Auto-deleted after 1 hour |
| Max file size (free) | ~25 MB | 100 MB |
| PDF ↔ Office | Yes | Yes |
| OCR for scanned PDFs | Paid tier | Free |
| Password-protect PDF | Yes | Yes |
| Watermark PDF | Yes | Yes |
| Merge / Split / Compress | Yes | Yes |
| Native mobile app | Yes | Web only (works on mobile) |
Pick Go Convert Documents if…
- You convert daily and hate hitting hourly limits.
- You want OCR on scanned documents for free.
- You value the strict 1-hour file-deletion promise.
- You do not want another account/email in your inbox.
Pick iLovePDF if…
- You need a polished native iOS / Android app.
- You want built-in cloud storage (Dropbox / Google Drive) integrations.
- You need advanced PDF editing (redact, sign, form fill).