Best Free Smallpdf Alternative in 2026
Tired of Smallpdf's watermarks, 2-tasks-per-day limit, and server uploads? Toolsz gives you 77 PDF tools that are completely free with no watermarks, no daily caps, no account, and zero file uploads. Your PDFs never leave your browser.
Toolsz vs Smallpdf — Full Comparison
Feature-by-feature breakdown of how Toolsz replaces Smallpdf.
| Feature | Toolsz ✓ | Smallpdf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 100% free, forever | Free tier + paid plans |
| Watermarks on output | Never | Yes (free tier) |
| File uploads | Zero — browser only | Files uploaded to servers |
| Signup required | No — use instantly | Yes — account required |
| Daily usage limit | Unlimited | 2 tasks/day (free tier) |
| PDF to Word | Free | Paid only |
| PDF OCR | Free | Paid only |
| Watermark PDF | Free | Paid only |
| True PDF redaction | Free | Not available |
| PDF Diff / compare | Free | Not available |
| PDF Flipbook | Free | Not available |
| Number of tools | 77+ | ~20 |
| Privacy | Files never leave device | Files stored on servers |
Every Smallpdf Tool — Available Free on Toolsz
Toolsz covers everything Smallpdf offers — and more — completely free.
Compress PDF
Reduce PDF file size. Unlike Smallpdf, the output has zero watermarks.
Merge PDF
Combine unlimited PDFs with no daily cap and no account required.
Split PDF
Extract pages or split by range with clean watermark-free output.
PDF to Word
PDF to DOCX conversion is behind Smallpdf's paywall. Free on Toolsz.
PDF to Excel
Extract PDF tables to XLSX — premium on Smallpdf, free here.
PDF OCR
Make scanned PDFs searchable. Smallpdf charges for this. We don't.
Sign PDF
Draw or type your signature on any PDF. No account, no limits.
PDF Form Filler
Fill PDF forms without sending files to any server.
Unlock PDF
Remove PDF password protection with no hourly limits.
Protect PDF
Add password encryption to PDFs. Files stay in your browser.
Rotate PDF
Rotate PDF pages without uploading to any server.
Watermark PDF
Add watermarks to PDFs — a paid feature on Smallpdf.
Redact PDF
True permanent redaction. Smallpdf doesn't offer this at all.
PDF to JPG
Convert PDF pages to JPG images with no watermarks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Toolsz is a completely free Smallpdf alternative with no watermarks on any output, ever. Unlike Smallpdf's free tier which adds watermarks and limits you to 2 tasks per day, Toolsz has no tier restrictions, no watermarks, and no signup requirement. All 77 PDF tools are free forever.
Smallpdf adds watermarks on the free tier as a monetization strategy to push users toward their paid plans. The only way to remove Smallpdf watermarks is to subscribe to Smallpdf Pro (starting at $12/month). Toolsz offers the same PDF compression, merging, splitting and conversion without any watermarks — for free.
No. This is the biggest difference. Smallpdf uploads your files to their servers in the Netherlands for processing. Toolsz processes everything 100% client-side using JavaScript and WebAssembly in your browser. Your PDFs never leave your device, making it significantly more private and secure.
Toolsz has several tools that Smallpdf doesn't offer at all: PDF Diff (compare two PDFs side by side), PDF Flipbook (interactive 3D page viewer), PDF Highlight Extractor, Smart PDF Cleaner, PDF Quality Score, and true permanent PDF Redaction. Toolsz also offers PDF OCR, PDF to Word, and Watermark PDF for free — tools that are behind Smallpdf's paywall.
Toolsz is genuinely 100% free with no usage limits. There's no free tier, no premium tier, no daily caps, no file size limits (beyond your browser's memory), and no watermarks on any output. All 77 PDF tools are unlimited and free, funded by optional non-intrusive ads.
Go to toolsz.co/compress-pdf, drag your PDF in, choose your compression level, and download. The entire process runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded, and the compressed PDF has zero watermarks. It typically reduces file size by 40–80% depending on the content.
Yes. Use Toolsz's Merge PDF tool at toolsz.co/merge-pdf. Upload multiple PDFs, drag to reorder them, and download the merged file. No account required, no daily limits, no watermarks. Smallpdf limits free users to 2 merges per day and requires an account.