Looking for a PDF2Go alternative?
HivePDF does the same everyday PDF jobs — merge, compress, convert, sign, protect — except your file never leaves your device. No upload, no watermark, no account, no usage limit. Here's the honest comparison.
| HivePDF | PDF2Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Files uploaded to a server? | No — processed in your browser | Yes, to PDF2Go's servers |
| Watermark on output | Never | Not on core tools |
| Account required | No | Optional; prompted for larger jobs |
| Daily / file-size limits | None | Free tier has size and usage limits |
| Works fully offline | Yes, after first visit | No — needs a connection |
| PDF → editable Word/Excel/PPT | Not offered | Yes |
| Price | Free, always | Free tier + paid plan |
Reviewed July 14, 2026. Competitor features change — see something out of date? let us know.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is HivePDF a free PDF2Go alternative?
- Yes. Every tool is free with no watermark, no account, and no usage limit, because the work happens on your device instead of a server — so there's almost nothing to meter or charge for.
- Why does PDF2Go upload my file and HivePDF doesn't?
- PDF2Go processes your file on its servers, which is why it uploads. HivePDF runs the same everyday operations in your browser with WebAssembly, so the file never leaves your device — a meaningful difference for anything confidential.
- What does PDF2Go do that HivePDF doesn't?
- High-fidelity PDF-to-editable-Office conversion, which genuinely needs server-grade software. For merging, compressing, converting, signing, and the rest of the everyday jobs, HivePDF covers the same ground for free without uploading anything.