Is Docifra really free?

Yes. Because processing happens in your browser, there's no per-file server cost: the tools are free with no daily task limits.

Is Docifra more private than iLovePDF?

Yes. iLovePDF uploads your files to its servers to process them, whereas Docifra processes them locally, your documents are never sent or stored remotely.

Can I replace iLovePDF with Docifra?

For everyday PDF tasks (merge, compress, split, convert, rotate…), yes. For native mobile apps or a developer API, iLovePDF is still needed for now.

Do I need an account?

No. Docifra requires no sign-up: open a tool and use it right away.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens in your browser: your files never leave your device.

Docifra: the private iLovePDF alternative

The same essential PDF tools, but processed in your browser, no upload, no daily limit.

Docifra is a free alternative to iLovePDF that processes your PDFs right in the browser: your files are never uploaded to a server. No sign-up, no daily task limit, and nothing is stored. iLovePDF is still richer in apps and API; Docifra wins on privacy and being genuinely free.

Comparison : Docifra vs iLovePDF

Criterion	Docifra	iLovePDF
Price	Free and unlimited	Freemium (limits on the free tier)
Privacy	100% in-browser processing, no upload	Files uploaded to their servers
Sign-up	None	Account required for some features
Daily limit	None	Yes, on the free tier
File retention	None, local processing	Files stored, then deleted
Ads	Subtle, never in the workflow	Yes on the free tier
Number of tools	26	25+
Mobile / desktop apps	Not yet	Yes (iOS, Android, desktop)
Developer API	Not yet	Yes (iLoveAPI)
Languages	French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Arabic	~25 languages

Our verdict

iLovePDF is a mature, complete suite: mobile and desktop apps, a developer API, and around 25 languages. If you need native apps or automation through an API, it keeps the edge.

Docifra takes a different angle: privacy by design. Your documents never leave your device, everything is free with no task limits, and nothing is ever stored. For most everyday needs (merge, compress, split, convert), it's the simpler, safer alternative.

In short: pick iLovePDF for its app ecosystem and API; pick Docifra if privacy, being genuinely free and skipping the account matter most.

Try the Docifra tools, free

Merge PDFCombine several documents into one PDF file, in the order you choose.Compress PDFShrink a PDF's file size so it's easier to send.Split PDFCut a document into several files by page ranges.Organize pagesReorder, rotate, delete and merge pages on a visual grid.

Frequently asked questions

Is Docifra really free?: Yes. Because processing happens in your browser, there's no per-file server cost: the tools are free with no daily task limits.
Is Docifra more private than iLovePDF?: Yes. iLovePDF uploads your files to its servers to process them, whereas Docifra processes them locally, your documents are never sent or stored remotely.
Can I replace iLovePDF with Docifra?: For everyday PDF tasks (merge, compress, split, convert, rotate…), yes. For native mobile apps or a developer API, iLovePDF is still needed for now.
Do I need an account?: No. Docifra requires no sign-up: open a tool and use it right away.
Are my files uploaded to a server?: No. All processing happens in your browser: your files never leave your device.