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iLovePDF vs PDFsam Basic: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 12th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 9,558 reviews from PDF users.
% Fit
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
PDF Reader
4.7
Convert to PDF
4.9
PDF Conversion
4.8
Merge/Append Files
4.7
Template Management
5.0
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
PDF Reader
NA
Convert to PDF
4.4
PDF Conversion
NA
Merge/Append Files
4.8
Template Management
NA
User satisfaction
4.7
User reviews1,673
Ease of use
4.8
Functionality
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Customer support
4.3
4.4
User reviews54
Ease of use
4.6
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.5
Customer support
4.0
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Free trial
Best for

Businesses and individuals working with PDFs and confidential data: Legal Departments, Travel and Consulting agencies, Clerks, Healthcare, Banking and Public Officers.

Students, researchers, and professionals seeking an open-source PDF solution.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
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Video reviews
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Joshua O
Infrastructure Engineer
5.0

Joshua: Hi, my name is Joshua and I work with Arrows. I'm rating iLovePDF 5 out of 5. I use iLovePDF because I get tired and frustrated using Microsoft Word, transferring and trying to edit different document and saving it in PDF. So iLovePDF is on the go, and that's much more easier for me to use. I chose iLovePDF because it's kind of mobile. You could use it on the app, you could use it on the laptop, on the desktop, on the mobile, on the go, on the plane. Anywhere it's accessible. And it's easy to use. That's why I chose iLovePDF. Getting to use iLovePDF is simple. Much more easier than I think. You don't need an excuse to learn about iLovePDF. Just go online, upload your file, decide what you want to do. You want to add dates, you want to delay it, you want to call it, you want to... All kind of it. It's easy to do. It's just one click away. I think you guys should try iLovePDF, because I've used it for quite a while now, say two, three years now. And I've continued to love iLovePDF because it's virtually simple to use and make much sense to me, probably. And it's free.

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Access Controls/Permissions
207
Important
Alerts/Notifications
388
Important

iLovePDF

Top Features
34/44
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Communication Management
  • Customizable Forms
  • Data Synchronization
  • Forms Management
  • Indexing
  • Real-Time Notifications
  • Rich Text Editor
  • Version Control
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Annotations
  • API
  • Batch Processing
  • Compression
  • Convert to PDF
  • Customizable Branding
  • Customizable Fields
  • Data Import/Export
  • Digital Signature
  • Document Management
  • Document Review
  • Document Storage
  • Document Templates
  • Drag & Drop
  • Encryption
  • File Management
  • File Transfer
  • Full Text Search
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • Merge/Append Files
  • Mobile Access
  • Offline Access
  • PDF Conversion
  • PDF Reader
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • SSL Security
  • Template Management
  • Text Editing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • User Management
  • Watermarking
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PDFsam Basic

3/44
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iLovePDF

  • Best Value PDF Editor
    Software (2023)
  • Best Value PDF Editor
    Software (2022)
iLovePDF
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
PDFsam Basic
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
iLovePDF
  • By ILOVEPDF
  • Located in Spain
  • Founded in 2010
PDFsam Basic
  • By Sober Lemur
  • Located in Italy
  • Founded in 2018
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