BoostPDF vs. Apryse PDF SDK

Boost PDF is an all-in-one online PDF editor and management platform developed in Wellington, New Zealand. Created to eliminate slow and complex PDF software, Boost PDF makes working with PDFs fast, simple, and accessible. It has grown into a global platform offering over 30 tools for nearly every PDF-related task. Privacy-First Architecture Boost PDF is built with privacy at its core. Most editing actions such as text editing, annotations, form filling, and page reordering—run entirely in the browser, so files never leave the user’s device. No uploads or storage occur, and files are cleared when the session ends. Features requiring server processing, like OCR and compression, use encrypted handling with automatic file deletion. PDF Editing & Annotation Boost PDF offers true PDF text editing, allowing users to modify existing text while preserving layout and formatting. Users can also add formatted text, drawings, annotations, signatures, images, stamps, and fillable form elements. Document Organization Users can merge, split, crop, rotate, and reorder pages using an intuitive thumbnail-based interface with drag-and-drop support. AI, OCR & Conversion AI-powered summarization condenses long documents into key points. OCR converts scanned PDFs into searchable, editable files. Boost PDF also supports PDF conversion to and from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and image formats. Compression & Optimization Flexible compression presets and custom controls reduce file sizes by up to 70% while preserving quality. Accessibility & Pricing Boost PDF works on all modern browsers across Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android with no installation required. It follows a freemium model with daily free limits and optional premium plans for unlimited access. Boost PDF delivers powerful, privacy-focused PDF tools in a fast, browser-based experience for students, professionals, and everyday users.

Apryse (formerly PDFTron) transforms how organizations manage documents. Built for both server and web applications, Apryse empowers businesses and developers to securely handle the entire document lifecycle — from creation and collaboration to compliance and archiving — without relying on third‑party services. With Apryse, you can: Run at enterprise scale on your own infrastructure, ensuring privacy, compliance, and maximum control. Deliver modern, in‑browser document experiences with fast, accessible viewing, editing, and collaboration tools. Integrate seamlessly across platforms, supporting PDF, Microsoft Office, CAD, and many other file types. Streamline workflows and reduce costs with technology trusted by leading enterprises worldwide. Apryse makes document workflows smarter, faster, and more secure — so teams can focus less on manual processes and more on meaningful work.