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Compare PDF24 and BriskTool for free PDF tools. Merge, split, compress, convert - see which is better for you.
| Feature | PDF24 | BriskTool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 100% free (all features) | Free tier + $6/mo Pro |
| Tool count | 30+ PDF tools | 10 PDF tools |
| Privacy | Files uploaded to server | Files processed locally |
| Desktop app | Yes (Windows, very popular) | No |
| PDF creator (printer) | Yes (virtual printer) | No |
| OCR | Yes (free) | Yes (AI-powered) |
| Ads | Ad-supported | Minimal ads |
| Non-PDF tools | No | 200+ (image, dev, calculators, etc.) |
PDF24 is completely free for all features with no usage limits. BriskTool gates some PDF tools after 3 uses.
PDF24 has a popular Windows desktop app with a virtual PDF printer driver. BriskTool is web-only.
BriskTool processes PDFs in-browser. PDF24 uploads files to their servers.
PDF24 has 30+ specialized PDF tools. BriskTool has 10 PDF tools but 200+ tools across all categories.
PDF24 is hard to beat on value - all features are free with no limits, and the Windows desktop app with a virtual printer is excellent. BriskTool wins on privacy (browser processing) and breadth (200+ tools beyond PDF). If PDF is your primary need and you're on Windows, PDF24 is an outstanding choice.
No signup required. Files never leave your device.
Yes. PDF24 offers all 30+ tools for free with no usage limits. They monetize through ads and their desktop software ecosystem. It's one of the most generous free PDF tools available.
Privacy is the main reason. BriskTool processes PDFs in your browser so files never leave your device. PDF24 uploads files to their servers. BriskTool also offers 200+ tools beyond PDF.
PDF24's online tools work on any platform. However, the desktop app (with the virtual printer) is Windows-only. BriskTool works on all platforms since it's browser-based.