PDF Toolkit: Merge, Split, Compress & Edit PDFs 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.
All-in-one PDF toolkit: Merge, split, compress, convert, and edit PDF files. 100% privacy - files never leave your device.
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDF Toolkit: Merge, Split, Compress & Edit PDFs (original) | — | — | Free | All-in-one PDF toolkit: Merge, split, compress, convert, and edit PDF files. 100% privacy - files never leave your device. |
| UltraSurf Security, Privacy & Freedom VPN | — | — | Free | Secure your connection with one click. Encrypt traffic, protect your privacy, and access the open internet on restricted networks. |
| AdBlock | 4.5 | 61M+ | Freemium | Beginners who want ad blocking without settings |
| AdGuard AdBlocker | 4.7 | 16M+ | Free | Unmatched adblock extension against advertising and pop-ups. Blocks ads on Facebook, YouTube and all other websites. |
| Malwarebytes Browser Guard | 3.9 | 11M+ | Free | Block malware, scams, phishing and trackers for safer, cleaner, and ad-free browsing. |
| Online Security | 3.6 | 11M+ | Freemium | Powering your web experience with a reliable, endpoint protection layer. |
| uBlock Origin | 4.7 | 11M+ | Free | Anyone who wants the most efficient, most configurable ad and tracker blocker available. |
| Free VPN for Chrome - VPN Proxy 1clickVPN | 4.6 | 9M+ | Free | Free VPN for Chrome, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy. Install 1clickVPN to protect your privacy |
| Authenticator | 3.7 | 9M+ | Free | Authenticator generates two-factor authentication codes in your browser. |
| NordPass® Password Manager & Digital Vault | 4.6 | 8M+ | Free | NordPass is your freedom from password stress. Generate and securely store strong passwords and autofill them with a single click. |
| Bitwarden | 4.3 | 7M+ | Freemium | Anyone replacing reused passwords with a proper encrypted vault on a small budget. |
Secure your connection with one click. Encrypt traffic, protect your privacy, and access the open internet on restricted networks.
Why it replaces PDF Toolkit: Merge, Split, Compress & Edit PDFs: Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Secure your connection with one click. Encrypt traffic, protect your privacy, and access the open internet on restricted networks.
One of the most installed ad blockers for Chrome, with simple whitelisting.
Why it replaces PDF Toolkit: Merge, Split, Compress & Edit PDFs: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: One of the most installed ad blockers for Chrome, with simple whitelisting.
Unmatched adblock extension against advertising and pop-ups. Blocks ads on Facebook, YouTube and all other websites.
Why it replaces PDF Toolkit: Merge, Split, Compress & Edit PDFs: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Unmatched adblock extension against advertising and pop-ups. Blocks ads on Facebook, YouTube and all other websites.
Block malware, scams, phishing and trackers for safer, cleaner, and ad-free browsing.
Why it replaces PDF Toolkit: Merge, Split, Compress & Edit PDFs: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Block malware, scams, phishing and trackers for safer, cleaner, and ad-free browsing.
Powering your web experience with a reliable, endpoint protection layer.
Why it replaces PDF Toolkit: Merge, Split, Compress & Edit PDFs: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Powering your web experience with a reliable, endpoint protection layer.
Efficient, open-source content and ad blocker.
Why it replaces PDF Toolkit: Merge, Split, Compress & Edit PDFs: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Efficient, open-source content and ad blocker.
Free VPN for Chrome, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy. Install 1clickVPN to protect your privacy
Why it replaces PDF Toolkit: Merge, Split, Compress & Edit PDFs: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Free VPN for Chrome, Unlimited Data, Fast Speeds, Secure Encryption, No-Logs Policy. Install 1clickVPN to protect your privacy
Authenticator generates two-factor authentication codes in your browser.
Why it replaces PDF Toolkit: Merge, Split, Compress & Edit PDFs: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Authenticator generates two-factor authentication codes in your browser.
NordPass is your freedom from password stress. Generate and securely store strong passwords and autofill them with a single click.
Why it replaces PDF Toolkit: Merge, Split, Compress & Edit PDFs: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: NordPass is your freedom from password stress. Generate and securely store strong passwords and autofill them with a single click.
Open-source password manager with autofill.
Why it replaces PDF Toolkit: Merge, Split, Compress & Edit PDFs: Another popular Privacy & Security extension: Open-source password manager with autofill.
Direct comparisons with the extensions people weigh against it.
UltraSurf Security, Privacy & Freedom VPN is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Privacy & Security category: Secure your connection with one click. Encrypt traffic, protect your privacy, and access the open internet on restricted networks.
Yes — UltraSurf Security, Privacy & Freedom VPN, AdGuard AdBlocker, Malwarebytes Browser Guard are free.
