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PDFkind compared with Basalt for Mac
DetailPDFkind logo PDFkind Basalt for Mac
What it doesFree online PDF editor with no signup, watermark or paywall 18 PDF tools in one native Mac window, including redaction that destroys content and proves it
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inMA Not given
Pricing modelFree Paid
PricingFree: all 128 tools, no account, no watermark, no limits $29 lifetime license for up to 3 Macs. No subscription. Free 24-hour trial available.
Key features
  • Edit existing text in place by double-clicking to keep original font and formatting
  • Add text in over 20 fonts including Arabic fonts with right-to-left support
  • True redaction that permanently removes text and images from the file
  • Create fillable form fields including text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons and signature fields
  • Sign PDFs with drawn, typed or uploaded signatures
  • Add images, shapes, highlights and annotations
  • Merge, split and reorganize PDF pages
  • Convert between PDFs and other formats including Word, Excel, JPG and PNG
  • All processing happens in your browser with files never uploaded to servers
  • PDF redaction that permanently destroys content
  • Redaction verification with signed certificates
  • PDF merge and split
  • OCR to make PDFs searchable
  • Bates numbering for legal productions
  • PDF compression
  • Digital signature and PDF forms
  • Batch procedures and automation
  • PDF comparison tool
  • Privilege log generation in CSV and XLSX
What makes it different
  • Completely free with no signup, watermark, trial or paid plan
  • Edit existing PDF text in place instead of overlaying boxes, keeping original formatting
  • Files are processed locally in your browser and never uploaded to servers
  • 128 tools covering editing, organization, conversion and security
  • Support for 16 languages including right-to-left scripts like Arabic
  • Redaction that destroys content permanently rather than covering it
  • Independent verifier proves destruction before any file is written
  • Byte-reproducible output verifiable by third parties
  • One-time $29 purchase with lifetime license, no subscription
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)5 no change since last check15 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)49
Citation Flow (Majestic)2131
Referring domains (Majestic)1926

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