PDF Editor — Free is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
Free PDF editor like pdffiller. Edit text, sign, stamp, annotate, and save — 100% local.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDF Editor — Free (original) | — | — | Free | Free PDF editor like pdffiller. Edit text, sign, stamp, annotate, and save — 100% local. |
| Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools | 4.4 | 311M+ | Freemium | Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools. |
| Adblock Plus - free ad blocker | 4.4 | 37M+ | Freemium | Users who want an easy-to-use ad blocker with optional acceptable ads support. |
| Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN | 4.5 | 14M+ | Free | VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth. |
| Foxit PDF Creator | — | — | Free | To convert the web page to Foxit PDF |
| LastPass: Free Password Manager | 4.2 | 8M+ | Free | Users who want a free, feature-rich password manager with cross-device sync. |
| Browsec VPN - Free VPN for Chrome | 4.5 | 8M+ | Free | Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free. |
| Immersive Translate: AI Web, PDF & Video Translator | 3.9 | 3M+ | Free | Free Translate Website, Translate PDF & Epub eBook, Translate Video Subtitles in Bilingual |
| Free Download Manager | 4.2 | 3M+ | Free | Free Download Manager integration with browser |
| Smallpdf—Edit, Convert, Compress, & AI Summarize PDF | 4.6 | 2M+ | Freemium | Get instant access to dozens of PDF tools directly in your browser – no downloads, no switching tabs. |
| Pie Adblock - A Powerful Free Ad Blocker | 4.9 | 2M+ | Free | Pie Adblock blocks ads & pop-ups, plus YouTube & Twitch video ads. You can customize your ad experience with Pie! |
Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools.
Why it replaces PDF Editor — Free: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools.
Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
Why it replaces PDF Editor — Free: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Remove ads on YouTube and everywhere else you browse.
VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
Why it replaces PDF Editor — Free: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: VeePN is a VPN extension that unblocks websites and secures your connection with encrypted tunneling and unlimited bandwidth.
To convert the web page to Foxit PDF
Why it replaces PDF Editor — Free: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: To convert the web page to Foxit PDF
LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
Why it replaces PDF Editor — Free: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: LastPass is an award-winning password manager for secure credential management on any device.
Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free.
Why it replaces PDF Editor — Free: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Browsec VPN is a Chrome VPN extension that protects your IP from Internet threats and lets you browse privately for free.
Free Translate Website, Translate PDF & Epub eBook, Translate Video Subtitles in Bilingual
Why it replaces PDF Editor — Free: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Free Translate Website, Translate PDF & Epub eBook, Translate Video Subtitles in Bilingual
Free Download Manager integration with browser
Why it replaces PDF Editor — Free: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Free Download Manager integration with browser
Get instant access to dozens of PDF tools directly in your browser – no downloads, no switching tabs.
Why it replaces PDF Editor — Free: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Get instant access to dozens of PDF tools directly in your browser – no downloads, no switching tabs.
Pie Adblock blocks ads & pop-ups, plus YouTube & Twitch video ads. You can customize your ad experience with Pie!
Why it replaces PDF Editor — Free: Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Pie Adblock blocks ads & pop-ups, plus YouTube & Twitch video ads. You can customize your ad experience with Pie!
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
Adobe Acrobat: PDF edit, convert, sign tools is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Productivity category: Do more in Google Chrome with Adobe Acrobat PDF tools. View, fill, comment, sign, and try convert and compress tools.
Yes — Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy VeePN, Foxit PDF Creator, LastPass: Free Password Manager are free.
