Comparison

A free alternative to iLovePDF

Kopitiam is a free alternative to iLovePDF for the everyday PDF jobs — merging, splitting, editing, extracting and signing. It runs entirely in your browser with no watermark and no task limit, and there is no sign-up at all.

FeatureKopitiamiLovePDF free tier
PriceFree, alwaysFree tier, then Premium subscription
Task / file-size limitsNone (runs locally)Free-tier task and size limits
Watermark on outputNeverClean on free tier, within limits
Sign-up requiredNeverAccount prompts for higher limits
Where files are processedIn your browser (never uploaded)Uploaded to their servers
Install requiredNo — works in any browserNo (web) / apps offered

How to merge or edit a PDF free

  1. 1Open the Kopitiam tool you need — merge, split, edit or extract.
  2. 2Choose your PDF (or several, to merge) — files stay in your browser.
  3. 3Arrange the pages and make your edits.
  4. 4Click Download to save the result — free and watermark-free.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free alternative to iLovePDF?
Yes — Kopitiam merges, splits, edits, extracts and signs PDFs free in your browser, with no watermark and no task limit, and no sign-up.
Are there file-size limits like iLovePDF’s free tier?
No. Kopitiam processes files in your browser, so there is no server-imposed size or task limit on the free tools.
Does Kopitiam upload my files like iLovePDF?
No — Kopitiam is client-side, so your PDF is never uploaded. Server-side tools upload and temporarily store your file to process it.