Honest comparison
FileHook vs PDFescape
PDFescape has been around forever and still fills forms fine, but free files cap at about 10 MB and ads crowd the page. FileHook takes files up to 50 MB, shows no ads, and does the processing on your device.
| Feature | FileHook | PDFescape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free to edit; $3.99/mo Pro | Free (ad-supported); ~$5.99/mo Premium |
| Free file size limit | 50 MB | ~10 MB / 100 pages |
| Ad-free | Yes | Ads on free tier |
| Browser-side editing (privacy) | Client-side | Server-processed |
| Modern UI | Yes | Dated |
| Form filling | Yes | Yes |
| Account / signup | Never | Prompted |
| Watermark | None, on any plan | None |
When FileHook wins
If a 12 MB scan is normal for you, or the dated interface wears thin, FileHook is the cleaner pick.
When PDFescape wins
If you specifically want PDFescape's classic form-builder and don't mind ads, its free tier still works.