LUNYCE vs iLovePDF
In short: iLovePDF and LUNYCE both offer free online PDF tools. The main difference is where your files go. iLovePDF uploads them to its servers to process them. LUNYCE processes them in your browser, on your device: nothing is uploaded.
Comparison at a glance
| LUNYCE | iLovePDF | |
|---|---|---|
| Where files are processed | In your browser, on your device | On iLovePDF's servers (files are uploaded) |
| File storage | None: the file never leaves your device | Kept on the servers for a limited time, then deleted according to its policy |
| Price | Free, no paid plan | Free version with limits, paid Premium plan |
| Account | Not needed | Not needed for basic use, needed for some features |
| File size and number | No limit set by the site (your device's memory is the only limit) | Limits in the free version |
| Desktop and mobile apps | No: works in any browser, on computer and phone | Yes |
| Advanced features (e-signature requests, team accounts, cloud integrations) | No | Yes, mostly in the paid plan |
When to choose LUNYCE
- Sensitive documents: ID card, payslip, tax notice, bank statement, contract, medical file. With LUNYCE they are never uploaded anywhere.
- Large or many files: no daily task limit and no size cap set by the site.
- Everyday tasks: merge, compress, split, sign, JPG to PDF, OCR, compress an image…
When iLovePDF may suit you better
- You need a desktop or mobile app, cloud storage integrations or a team account.
- You need to send documents for signature to other people, with tracking.
- You need a tool LUNYCE does not have yet, such as PowerPoint to PDF.
How to check that a tool does not upload your files
Open your browser's developer tools (Network tab), then run the tool: on LUNYCE, no request carries your file, because everything happens on your device. Read more on our Security page.
Comparison written in October 2026 from the public information on each website. Features and prices change: check iLovePDF's website for its current conditions. iLovePDF is a trademark of its owner; LUNYCE is not affiliated with it.