Honest comparison
FileHook vs iLovePDF
iLovePDF has the broadest tool catalog around, but the free tier caps file sizes and holds batch work and OCR for Premium ($7/mo). FileHook has fewer tools and no usage caps, and your file stays on your device.
| Feature | FileHook | iLovePDF |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free to edit, clean exports; $3.99/mo Pro for power features | $7/mo Premium |
| Free file size limit | 50 MB | 100 MB free / 25 GB paid |
| Tool catalog breadth | 10+ tools | 25+ tools |
| PII auto-detect | Yes | No |
| Browser-side editing | Yes | Server-processed |
| Account / signup | Never | Required for many features |
| Privacy: file retention | Auto-deleted in 2 hours | Stored for processing |
| Mobile app | Browser only | iOS + Android |
When FileHook wins
If you care about privacy or hit the free-tier walls quickly, FileHook doesn't gate the basics.
When iLovePDF wins
If you need a wide tool catalog (Excel/PowerPoint conversion, OCR batch jobs, large files), iLovePDF Premium has more breadth.