Honest comparison
FileHook vs PDF Candy
PDF Candy's free tier puts a timer between tasks and lifts it for about $6/mo. FileHook has no timers and no task caps. Your files stay on your device while you work.
| Feature | FileHook | PDF Candy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free to edit; $3.99/mo Pro | Free (throttled); ~$6/mo Premium |
| Free-tier throttle | No wait or task limits | Wait times & task caps |
| Browser-side editing (privacy) | Client-side | Server-processed |
| Tool catalog breadth | 10+ core tools | 40+ tools |
| OCR | In-browser OCR | Yes |
| Account / signup | Never | For Premium |
| PII auto-detect | Yes | No |
| Watermark | None, on any plan | None |
When FileHook wins
If the wait timers bug you, FileHook gets to work the second your file opens. There's no countdown to skip.
When PDF Candy wins
If you need an occasional tool from a very wide catalog and don't mind waits, PDF Candy's free tier covers a lot.