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| Feature | DocuSign | PDF Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24–$48/month ($288–$576/year) | $19 one-time |
| E-signatures | Yes — DocuSign's strength | No — not our focus |
| Merge PDFs | Paid add-on only | Yes — core feature |
| Split PDFs | No | Yes — core feature |
| Compress PDFs | No | Yes — core feature |
| Data privacy | Files stored on their cloud servers | 100% client-side — files never leave your device |
| Works offline | No — requires internet + account | Yes, any browser, any device |
| No subscription | No — always subscription-based | Yes — one payment, yours forever |
| Setup required | Account sign-up + email verification | None — open URL, start using |
DocuSign costs $288–$576/year for sending e-signatures. PDF Tool costs $19, once — no recurring charges, ever.
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