PDF Candy and Pagestays serve different document needs. Choose Pagestays for supported local page tasks; choose PDF Candy when its documented strengths match the work.
What the source says
| Question | PDF Candy | Pagestays |
|---|---|---|
| Free access | Free page, hourly, and file-size restrictions are listed without exact amounts in the checked page. | Listed tools are free, with no daily task counter. |
| Paid price | Paid amount was not verifiable in the retrieved page. | No paid plan available. Pro is in development. |
| File handling | Uploaded files and processed output kept no longer than 2 hours, according to the pricing page. | Local browser processing; document contents are not uploaded. |
Where PDF Candy is a better fit
The conversion catalog covers document types outside the Pagestays image-and-PDF scope.
PDF Candy makes several kinds of conversion available in one catalog and offers a separate desktop application. Its free-plan description confirms restrictions but does not supply a single exact quota in the retrieved text. Pagestays therefore does not invent a daily comparison number. Check the particular input format and tool before committing to a workflow.
Choose based on the output
Identify the real source format before selecting a converter. Renaming a file extension does not convert its contents. Try a small representative document and confirm text, tables, and images survive the export before processing the rest.
Pagestays can rearrange pages, fill supported existing fields, add a visible signature, and convert pages to images. It cannot edit existing paragraphs, create certificate signatures, or validate archival conformance. If one of those is the actual task, a broader product can be the better choice even when a free page tool is available.
How to read this comparison
This is a source review, not a claim that every paid feature was personally tested. Vendor statements are dated, and account-specific limits can differ. An unverified amount is left unquoted. A deletion window for processed files should not be applied to saved account documents or backups unless the vendor explicitly says so.
Prices and features checked on 2026-10-29. Spotted something out of date? Email contact@pagestays.com.
Product update, October 30, 2026: Pagestays also offers printed-text OCR and smart split locally. Vendor facts and their checked dates above are unchanged.