Privacy Comparison
ExactPDF vs PDF24
Both free, but which respects your privacy more?
Try ExactPDF Free🏆 Why ExactPDF Beats PDF24
Truly 100% local - PDF24 offers local mode but defaults to cloud
Cleaner, modern interface - easier to use
No advertisements - PDF24 shows ads on free tier
Works completely offline - PDF24 requires internet for most tools
📊 Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | ExactPDF ⭐ | PDF24 |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Local Processing | Partial | |
| Files Stay on Device | Partial | |
| Works Offline | ||
| Modern Interface | Dated | |
| Compress PDF | ||
| Merge PDF | ||
| PDF Editor | ||
| No Ads | ||
| Mobile Optimized | Limited |
🔒 Verify It Yourself
Don't just take our word for it. Open your browser's Developer Tools (F12), go to the Network tab, and use any ExactPDF tool. You'll see zero file uploads to external servers.
No Uploads
100% Local
Instant Processing
📝 The Bottom Line
PDF24 is a solid free option that offers some local processing. However, ExactPDF is built privacy-first from the ground up, with all tools processing locally by default.
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