PDF Scene vs PDF24. Web or local processing?
PDF24 provides web tools and PDF24 Creator for Windows. PDF Scene runs directly in a modern browser and keeps editing on the device. The right context depends mainly on usage and the rules applied to files.
| Critère | PDF Scene | PDF24 |
|---|---|---|
| File processing | Local in the browser. PDF content stays on the device during editing. | Web tools and PDF24 Creator are separate workflows. The first uses an online service, while Creator is a Windows application. |
| Free editing | Unlimited import, merge, OCR, page organization, annotations, and visual signatures. | Access, limits, and quotas follow the service’s current offers. |
| Outputs | Every output requires Pro, including PDF, images, Office, ZIP, printing, and sending. | Downloads and features depend on the selected tool, account, and plan. |
| Workflow | The document stays open in one editor while you move through several tasks. | Workflows are divided between PDF24 web tools and the PDF24 Creator Windows application. |
| Signature | Visual signature or paraph. Regulated acts require a certified provider. | Signature features depend on the selected PDF24 tool and its current conditions. |
| Pricing | Free at €0. Pro at €6.99 per month including VAT or €49 per year including VAT. | Current conditions should be checked on the PDF24 website when making a decision. |
What PDF24 does better
- The catalog combines a web tool collection and the PDF24 Creator software for Windows.
- Features, limits, and conditions differ between web use and desktop software.
- The workflow uses specialized tools, while PDF Scene keeps the document in one editor.
What PDF Scene does better
- PDF content stays on the device while you edit in the browser.
- One editor combines pages, text, OCR, annotations, visual signatures, and conversions.
- Free editing is unlimited. Every PDF, image, Office, ZIP, print, or send output requires Pro.
- No account is required to start preparing a document.
Who is it for?
PDF24 — Consider this approach if you specifically need PDF24 Creator on Windows or one specific PDF24 web tool and if its processing model fits your internal rules.
PDF Scene — It fits privacy-sensitive work that should stay on the device, with every edit prepared for free in one browser editor.
Frequently asked questions
Does PDF24 always work online?
PDF24 separates its web tools from PDF24 Creator for Windows, so processing depends on the product. Review current documentation before handling a sensitive document.
Can I prepare everything for free in PDF Scene?
Yes. Import, page organization, OCR, annotations, and visual signatures are free and unlimited. Every document output requires Pro.
Which tool should I use for a confidential PDF?
PDF Scene is designed to keep document content on your device during editing. Also assess your procedures, workstation, and obligations before handling sensitive data.