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Comparison

iLovePDF vs pdf-lib

On the evidence we track, iLovePDF leads this comparison with a composite score of 64/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

iLovePDF full profile →pdf-lib full profile →
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★iLovePDF64
pdf-lib48
Score
vioscaleAI score
iLovePDF64 / 100medium · 73%
pdf-lib48 / 100low · 44%
Pricing
Free tier
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib✓
Model
iLovePDFfreemium
pdf-libcommercial
Price level
iLovePDFlow
pdf-libfree
Starting price
iLovePDF£9
pdf-lib–
Transparent
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib✓
Integrations
Count
iLovePDF3
pdf-lib–
Security
Certifications
iLovePDFISO 27001
pdf-lib–
Gdpr
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib–
Iso27001
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib–
Vulnerabilities
Reliability
Sla pct
iLovePDF99.99
pdf-lib–
Adoption
Dependent repos
iLovePDF–
pdf-lib2,364
Github stars
iLovePDF–
pdf-lib8,660
Activity
Commits last 30d
iLovePDF–
pdf-lib0
Release
Cadence days
iLovePDF–
pdf-lib19
History
iLovePDF–
pdf-lib20 items
License
Spdx
iLovePDF–
pdf-libMIT
Language
Primary
iLovePDF–
pdf-libTypeScript
Market
Availability
Content
Faq
iLovePDF7 items
pdf-lib4 items

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for pdf editors. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Capabilities
Deployment model
iLovePDFCloud saas
pdf-lib-
Base text and image editing within PDF
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib✓
Page merging extraction and splitting
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib✓
OCR optical character recognition scanning
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib✗
Permanent blackout redaction engine
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib-
Password protection and encryption
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib-
Interactive form field creation
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib✓
Digital signature certification enforcement
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib-
Microsoft office docx xlsx conversion
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib-
File size compression engine
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib-
SOC2 type ii
iLovePDF-
pdf-lib-
ISO 27001
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib-
Pricing model
iLovePDFFreemium
pdf-lib-

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

iLovePDF

Leader

An online suite of tools that allows users to edit, convert, merge, split, protect, and digitally sign PDF documents through web, desktop, and mobile applications.

Independently observed

pdf-lib

A programming library that enables developers to create, edit, and manipulate PDF files with support for embedded fonts, form field creation, page embedding, and text drawing.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

iLovePDF

Leader
from £9/mofreemiumFree tier

Free tier available. Premium from £5/month (annual) or £9/month (monthly). Business plans with custom pricing for 25+ users.

  • FreeFree
    • Access to essential iLovePDF tools
    • Limited document processing
  • Premium£60/year (£5/month equivalent) or £9/month. Up to 25 users.
    • Full access to all iLovePDF tools
    • Unlimited document processing
    • Access across Web, Mobile, and Desktop
    • Digital Signatures
    • Workflows
    • +4 more
  • BusinessContact sales
    • All Premium features
    • Custom contracts for scalability
    • Dedicated Account Manager
    • Single Sign On (SSO)
as of verify ↗

pdf-lib

FreeFree tier

Free

as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
iLovePDF✓
pdf-lib–

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

iLovePDF

Leader
3 total
  • REST API (iLoveAPI)
  • Webhooks
  • Cloud storage services
Independently observed

pdf-lib

Not documented yet.

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