mypdf vs PDF Candy
PDF Candy is a friendly suite with a large tool count, but the free tier makes you wait between tasks and caps file sizes, nudging you toward the paid plan. mypdf has no cooldowns and no account, and most tools run in your browser so nothing is uploaded. Here's a fair comparison.
| Feature | mypdf | PDF Candy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, every tool | Free tier with cooldowns and size caps, then paid |
| Waiting between tasks | None | Free tier makes you wait between tasks |
| Are your files uploaded? | Most tools run in your browser, so files are never uploaded. The few server tools delete your file right after. | Web tools upload files to their servers |
| Account required | No account, ever. | No account for free use, within the limits |
| Number of tools | 25 | 40+ (many are variations of convert) |
| Mobile & desktop apps | Web only | Windows desktop app |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Self-hostable | Yes, ships as a Docker image | No |
Which should you use?
Pick PDF Candy if it has a specific converter mypdf doesn't, or you want its Windows desktop app and your usage fits the free tier's pacing.
Pick mypdf if you have a batch of files to get through: no cooldowns, no size caps on the in-browser tools, no account — and for most tools your files never leave your device.
FAQ
- Does mypdf make me wait between tasks like PDF Candy?
- No. Run as many tasks as you like, back to back. The in-browser tools run on your own device, so there's no server queue to protect.
- Is mypdf completely free?
- Yes — every tool, with no account, no cooldowns, and no premium tier.
- Which is more private?
- mypdf for most tasks: the in-browser tools never upload your file. PDF Candy's web tools process files on their servers.