A free alternative to Smallpdf
Kopitiam is a free alternative to Smallpdf for everyday PDF jobs — editing, merging, splitting, extracting, redacting and signing. Everything runs in your browser with no daily task limit and no watermark, and you never need to sign up.
| Feature | Kopitiam | Smallpdf free tier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, always | Free tier, then paid subscription |
| Daily task limit | None | Limited free tasks per day |
| Watermark on output | Never | Clean on free tier, with limits |
| Sign-up required | Never | Prompted for account / limits |
| Where files are processed | In your browser (never uploaded) | Uploaded to their servers |
| Install required | No — works in any browser | No (web) / app offered |
How to edit or merge a PDF free
- 1Open the Kopitiam tool you need — edit, merge, split or extract.
- 2Drop your PDF onto the page (nothing is uploaded — it stays in your browser).
- 3Make your changes, and arrange pages if you are merging or splitting.
- 4Click Download to save the result — free and with no watermark.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free alternative to Smallpdf?
- Yes — Kopitiam edits, merges, splits, extracts, redacts and signs PDFs free in your browser, with no daily task limit and no watermark, and no sign-up.
- Does Kopitiam limit how many PDFs I can process per day?
- No. Because the work happens in your browser rather than on a server, there is no per-day task cap.
- Is Kopitiam more private than uploading to Smallpdf?
- Kopitiam processes files client-side, so your PDF is never uploaded to a server. Server-side tools upload and store a copy of your document while they work on it.