Compare · Docmint vs iLovePDF
Is iLovePDF safe? Here is where your file goes.
iLovePDF is a capable PDF site that processes files on its servers. Docmint, the alternative, does the work in your browser instead. Here is how they compare, from iLovePDF's own pages as of November 9, 2026.
The short answer
iLovePDF states that files are encrypted in transit and at rest, processed in the European Economic Area by default and deleted within two hours, and that it holds ISO/IEC 27001 certification. Your file still travels to and sits on its servers for that time. If that is acceptable for the document, iLovePDF is a reasonable choice; if it is not, use a tool that never uploads it.
To check Docmint: open your browser's developer tools, go to the Network tab and run a tool. No request carries your file to a server.
Docmint vs iLovePDF
| Compared | iLovePDF | Docmint |
|---|---|---|
| Where files are processed | On iLovePDF's servers (web tools). The desktop app works locally. | In your browser, on your device. The file is never uploaded. |
| How long files are kept | Deleted within 2 hours of processing; signed documents kept up to 5 years | Nothing to delete: Docmint never receives your file. |
| Free plan | Per-tool limits, for example Compress 2 files / 200 MB, OCR 1 file / 15 MB | 3 free runs a day without an account, 10 with a free account, every tool |
| Paid plan | Premium US$9/month, or US$60/year | Pro $4.99/month, or $39/year |
| Ads on the free plan | Yes (ad-free is a Premium feature) | No ads and no advertising pixels |
| Office to PDF conversion | Yes | Not yet |
| Desktop and mobile apps | Mac, Windows, iOS and Android | Works in any modern browser, including on phones |
iLovePDF facts checked on November 9, 2026 from the sources listed below. Plans and policies change; check ilovepdf.com for the latest.
Where iLovePDF is stronger
- Office ↔ PDF conversion and OCR on their servers, which a browser-only tool does not offer yet.
- Advanced e-signatures through eIDAS trust providers.
- Native desktop and mobile apps, including offline batch work on desktop.
- An API with Zapier and Make integrations, a stated ISO/IEC 27001 certification and a choice of processing region.
Choose Docmint when the file is private and the job is one of the everyday ones: compress, merge, split, sign, protect or convert images.
Sources
- iLovePDF FAQ
- iLovePDF privacy policy (revised 19 Feb 2026)
- iLovePDF security
- iLovePDF pricing
- iLovePDF desktop
iLovePDF is a trademark of its owner. Docmint is not affiliated with iLovePDF. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@docmint.io.