The Unlimited PDF Candy Alternative (No 1 Task/Hour Cap)
Merge, split, and edit PDFs without hitting PDF Candy's strict 1 task per hour restriction, 10MB size limit, or $6/month subscription paywall.
Why Users Are Leaving PDF Candy
Brutal 1 Task Per Hour Limit
PDF Candy locks free users out after completing a single document operation, demanding a 60-minute wait or a paid subscription.
Strict 10MB File Size Restriction
Attempting to process documents larger than 10MB triggers an immediate paywall prompt blocking your workflow.
Mandatory Cloud Storage
Files are stored on PDF Candy's cloud clusters for processing, raising data security and confidentiality concerns.
Head-to-Head Feature Comparison
See how client-side WebAssembly execution outperforms traditional cloud server processing.
| Capability / Feature | PDF Candy | Hearthhammer (Free) |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly Usage Allowance | Strictly 1 task per hour for free users | Unlimited tasks (Process continuously) |
| File Size Limit | Capped at 10MB on free tier | No arbitrary server size limit |
| Monthly Subscription | $6/month ($48/year) | 100% Free Forever ($0.00) |
| Data Privacy | Stored on cloud servers | 100% in-browser memory (0 bytes stored) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can Hearthhammer be completely free without hourly throttles?
PDF Candy incurs costly cloud server bills for every document processed, forcing them to throttle users to 1 task per hour. Hearthhammer runs the PDF engine inside your browser using client-side WebAssembly, allowing unlimited usage at zero hosting cost.
Are my documents kept safe?
Yes, 100%. No document is ever transmitted over the network to any server. When you close the tab, your files vanish completely from RAM.
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