Honest comparison
FileHook vs iLovePDF
iLovePDF has the broadest free tool catalog of any PDF site. The catch: free editor is limited to small files and pushes you toward Premium ($7/mo) for batch operations and OCR. FileHook takes a different angle — fewer total tools, but no caps and stronger privacy on the ones we have.
| Feature | FileHook | iLovePDF |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | $7/mo Premium |
| Free file size limit | 50 MB | 100 MB free / 25 GB paid |
| Tool catalog breadth | 10+ tools | 25+ tools |
| OCR | Free, in-browser | Premium |
| 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.
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