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PDFkind vs PDF2Go

PDFkind is a free PDF2Go alternative with no credits to count: every tool is free and runs in your browser. PDF2Go uploads files to servers in Europe and uses daily credits on the free plan, with more credits on paid plans.

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PDFkind and PDF2Go side by side

FeaturePDFkindPDF2Go
Where your files goProcessed in your browser. Files are never uploadedUploaded to servers in Europe and kept only as long as needed
Account neededNoneNot needed for basic use
Free usage limitsNo task, file or page limitsDaily credits. A free account adds 30 welcome credits
Watermark on free filesNoneNot stated on their site
Edit existing textYes, free. Keeps the original font when it canAdds and deletes text, images and shapes. Editing existing text is not listed
Scanned PDFs and OCRFree OCR, and scanned lines can be turned into editable text (Latin scripts and Arabic)AI OCR available
Number of tools5730+
Desktop or offline appNo install needed. Works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOSDesktop app and browser extensions
Paid plansNone. Everything is freeStarter, Pro and Business credit plans (yearly billing gives 2 months free)
AdsYes, that is how the site is fundedYes on the free plan
Where your files go

PDFkindProcessed in your browser. Files are never uploaded

PDF2GoUploaded to servers in Europe and kept only as long as needed

Account needed

PDFkindNone

PDF2GoNot needed for basic use

Free usage limits

PDFkindNo task, file or page limits

PDF2GoDaily credits. A free account adds 30 welcome credits

Watermark on free files

PDFkindNone

PDF2GoNot stated on their site

Edit existing text

PDFkindYes, free. Keeps the original font when it can

PDF2GoAdds and deletes text, images and shapes. Editing existing text is not listed

Scanned PDFs and OCR

PDFkindFree OCR, and scanned lines can be turned into editable text (Latin scripts and Arabic)

PDF2GoAI OCR available

Number of tools

PDFkind57

PDF2Go30+

Desktop or offline app

PDFkindNo install needed. Works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS

PDF2GoDesktop app and browser extensions

Paid plans

PDFkindNone. Everything is free

PDF2GoStarter, Pro and Business credit plans (yearly billing gives 2 months free)

Ads

PDFkindYes, that is how the site is funded

PDF2GoYes on the free plan

PDF2Go facts from its own pages, checked October 12, 2026: PDF2Go pricing, PDF2Go edit PDF, PDF2Go privacy. Prices and limits change, so check their site before you buy.

Where PDFkind is better

  • No credits. Use any tool as often as you like.
  • Edit the text already in the PDF in Edit PDF, not only add new boxes.
  • Files stay on your device, because nothing is uploaded.

Where PDF2Go is better

  • Very large files and batches on paid plans, with up to 200 files at once.
  • Team seats on paid plans.
  • Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge.

Which one should you use?

Choose PDFkind for unlimited free use and private, in-browser processing. Choose PDF2Go if you need large batch jobs or team seats on a paid plan.

Frequently asked questions

Is PDF2Go free?+

PDF2Go gives a few free credits that refill daily, and a free account adds 30 welcome credits. Paid plans add more. PDFkind has no credits or limits.

Where does PDF2Go process files?+

PDF2Go uploads files to servers in Europe. PDFkind processes files in your browser, so they are never uploaded.

Can I edit existing text with PDF2Go?+

PDF2Go describes adding and deleting text, images and shapes. PDFkind lets you change the existing text of a PDF directly.

Try it on your own PDF

Free, no signup, no watermark. Your file stays on your device.

  • Files never leave your device
  • Free, no signup, no watermark
  • Works on any browser