PDFMint vs PDF24
PDF24 is a beloved German PDF suite. Here's how it stacks up against PDFMint's privacy-first, browser-only approach.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PDFMint | PDF24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (Pro $5/mo) | Free (ad-supported) |
| File Size Limit | None | Generous (varies by tool) |
| Server Upload Required | No (browser-based) | Yes (online tools) |
| Merge PDF | ||
| Split PDF | ||
| Compress PDF | ||
| Rotate PDF | ||
| JPG to PDF | ||
| PDF to JPG | ||
| Annotate PDF | ||
| Password Protect | ||
| Unlock PDF | ||
| OCR | ||
| PDF to Word | ||
| Office to PDF | ||
| Watermark | ||
| Batch Processing |
Why Choose PDFMint
Truly browser-based — no uploads, ever
PDF24's online tools upload your files to their servers in Germany. PDFMint processes everything in your browser; no document ever leaves your device.
Modern, ad-free interface
PDF24's online site is supported by display ads and a slightly dated UI. PDFMint is ad-free with a clean modern design.
Verifiable privacy
You can open DevTools and confirm zero network requests during PDFMint processing. With PDF24's online tools, your files are demonstrably uploaded.
Where PDF24 Excels
40+ tools — exceptionally broad feature set
PDF24 offers an unusually comprehensive suite, including specialized tools like PDF compare, page numbering, header/footer, and OCR — one of the largest free toolboxes available.
Free Windows desktop application
PDF24 Creator is a full-featured offline desktop app for Windows that's been around for years and is genuinely free, with no ads inside the app.
Trusted German engineering with strong EU presence
Made by Geek Software GmbH in Germany, PDF24 is GDPR-compliant by default and widely trusted in European markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PDF24 actually free?
Yes, PDF24 online tools and the Windows Creator app are completely free with no usage limits. The online site shows display ads to fund development. PDFMint is also free for all browser-based tools, with no ads.
Does PDF24 upload my files?
PDF24's online tools (pdf24.org) upload files to their servers in Germany for processing. They state files are deleted after processing. The PDF24 Creator desktop app for Windows processes files locally. PDFMint avoids the question entirely by running all free tools in your browser — verifiably zero uploads.
Which has more tools, PDFMint or PDF24?
PDF24 has a broader catalog (40+ tools) including some niche utilities. PDFMint covers all the most-used PDF operations (merge, split, compress, convert, OCR, annotate, protect, unlock, watermark, redact, batch) and continues to add more, with the key difference that every free tool is browser-only.
Try PDFMint Now — Free, No Sign-up
All core tools are free with no usage limits. Your files never leave your device.