At a glance
| PDFWrangle Unlock PDF | iLovePDF Unlock PDF (free Basic plan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sign-up required | No | No for the core tools (iLovePDF blog, checked 2026-10-20) |
| Free allowance | No usage limit | "Limited document processing" (iLovePDF pricing, checked 2026-10-20) |
| File size limit per task | None set | 100 MB (iLovePDF pricing, checked 2026-10-20) |
| Where the file and password go | Both stay in your browser | The file is processed on iLovePDF's servers and kept for up to 2 hours (iLovePDF FAQ, checked 2026-10-20) |
PDFWrangle facts come from our own tools: they run in your browser, have no usage cap and no account, and set no file size limit (very large files depend on your device's memory).
When iLovePDF Unlock is the better choice
- You also need tools PDFWrangle doesn't have, such as OCR or Office conversion (iLovePDF pricing, checked 2026-10-20).
- You want a desktop or mobile app; iLovePDF Premium includes access across web, mobile and desktop (iLovePDF pricing, checked 2026-10-20).
When PDFWrangle is the better choice
- The document is financial or personal and you don't want it, or its password, on another server.
- The file is larger than a free plan allows.
- You'd rather not create an account.