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PDFkind vs Xodo

PDFkind is a free Xodo alternative with no daily limit. Both process many tools in the browser, but on PDFkind every tool does, including OCR, compression and conversions. Xodo free allows 1 action and 1 download per day, and advanced editing needs a paid plan.

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PDFkind and Xodo side by side

FeaturePDFkindXodo
Where your files goProcessed in your browser. Files are never uploadedEditor and most tools run in the browser. Conversions, OCR and compression are uploaded and deleted after about an hour
Account neededNoneNot stated on their site
Free usage limitsNo task, file or page limits1 action and 1 download per day
Watermark on free filesNoneNot stated for the web version
Edit existing textYes, free. Keeps the original font when it canBasic editing within the daily free action. Advanced editing is paid
Scanned PDFs and OCRFree OCR, and scanned lines can be turned into editable text (Latin scripts and Arabic)OCR available, processed on their servers
Number of tools5730+
Desktop or offline appNo install needed. Works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps
Paid plansNone. Everything is freeWeb from US$7.99 a month billed yearly, or US$10.99 monthly
AdsYes, that is how the site is fundedNot stated on their site
Where your files go

PDFkindProcessed in your browser. Files are never uploaded

XodoEditor and most tools run in the browser. Conversions, OCR and compression are uploaded and deleted after about an hour

Account needed

PDFkindNone

XodoNot stated on their site

Free usage limits

PDFkindNo task, file or page limits

Xodo1 action and 1 download per day

Watermark on free files

PDFkindNone

XodoNot stated for the web version

Edit existing text

PDFkindYes, free. Keeps the original font when it can

XodoBasic editing within the daily free action. Advanced editing is paid

Scanned PDFs and OCR

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

XodoOCR available, processed on their servers

Number of tools

PDFkind57

Xodo30+

Desktop or offline app

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

XodoWindows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS apps

Paid plans

PDFkindNone. Everything is free

XodoWeb from US$7.99 a month billed yearly, or US$10.99 monthly

Ads

PDFkindYes, that is how the site is funded

XodoNot stated on their site

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

Where PDFkind is better

  • No daily limit. Xodo free stops after 1 action and 1 download a day.
  • Every tool stays on your device, including OCR, compression and conversions, which Xodo sends to its servers.
  • Scanned pages become editable text in Edit PDF, free.
  • No subscription for advanced editing.

Where Xodo is better

  • Apps on every platform, including Linux, Android and iOS, with offline use.
  • A professional editing engine behind its editor, with strong rendering of complex files.
  • In-browser processing for many tools, so Xodo is also a good choice for privacy.

Which one should you use?

Choose PDFkind for unlimited free use with every tool on your device. Choose Xodo if you want installed apps on all your devices and are happy to pay for heavy use.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Xodo free limit?+

Xodo free allows 1 action and 1 download per day on the web. PDFkind has no daily limit.

Does Xodo upload my files?+

Xodo runs its editor and most tools in the browser, but conversions, OCR and compression are uploaded and deleted after about an hour. PDFkind runs every tool in your browser.

Is there a free alternative to Xodo with no daily limit?+

Yes. PDFkind is free with no daily limit, no signup and no watermark.

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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