Compare PaperFlux with alternatives: Merging, splitting and converting PDFs
This page documents how PaperFlux handles merging, splitting and converting PDFs and provides a checklist for evaluating other options.
Provider pricing, limits, privacy terms and features can change. Confirm them on each provider's current product pages before making a decision.
Feature checklist
| PaperFlux | iLovePDF | Smallpdf | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — all 23 tools | Check current provider pricing | Check current provider pricing |
| Selected files | Processed in your browser; not sent to a Tolari processing endpoint | Review the provider's current privacy and data terms | Review the provider's current privacy and data terms |
| Account | Not required | Check current provider requirements | Check current provider requirements |
| Limits and processing | Browser, device, format, and tool limits apply | Limits and processing vary by tool and plan | Limits and processing vary by tool and plan |
| Offline | Cached shell may work; some file engines need an initial connection | Depends on the provider and product | Depends on the provider and product |
| Ads | May appear only after configuration and required consent | Check the current product and plan | Check the current product and plan |
Compare in 3 steps
- Choose a tool from the list below.
- Try the same task (merging, splitting and converting PDFs) with the same sample in each option.
- Compare outputs, limits, compatibility, and privacy terms.
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FAQ
Is PaperFlux free to use?
The tools are available without an account or credits. Browser, device, file-size, and format limits still apply. Ads are not guaranteed and require configuration and the applicable consent signal.
Are files uploaded when I use PaperFlux?
The implemented client flow processes selected files in your browser and does not send them to a Tolari processing endpoint. The page may still request scripts or other resources from configured third parties.
What limits apply?
Stated file-size limits (200MB of PDFs combined) apply. Actual support and memory use vary by browser and device; try a smaller file if processing fails.
How should I compare alternatives?
Use the same sample and compare supported formats, output quality, file-size limits, browser compatibility, privacy terms, and current pricing. Provider features and policies can change.