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FileSeen vs PDFly

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FileSeen compared with PDFly
DetailFileSeen logo FileSeenPDFly logo PDFly
What it doesSecure document sharing with read tracking Free browser-based PDF tools with no signup or watermarks
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inIN Not given
Pricing modelNot given Free
PricingFree plan with every feature on 3 links. Pro: $12 a month or $99 a year (saves 31% yearly). Team: $29 a month for 3 people, $9 a month for each extra person up to 10 (saves 20% yearly). Not given
Key features
  • Real-time read tracking showing opens, countries, and total reading time
  • Time tracking on each page or slide per visit
  • Reader identification with email confirmation
  • Email watermarking on PDFs
  • Password protection and expiry dates
  • Up to 400 files in one data room link
  • Personalized links for each recipient
  • Custom domain and branding for Pro plan
  • Team collaboration with access controls
  • Email alerts on opens with customizable frequency
  • Merge, split, compress, convert, rotate, unlock and watermark PDFs
  • PDF editor with annotation, highlight, redact and form filling
  • Browser-based processing with no file upload for core tools
  • Works on all modern browsers and mobile devices
  • No account or signup required
  • Unlimited file processing for core tools
  • Supports PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and image formats
What makes it different
  • No setup or installation required; works in any browser
  • Free plan includes every feature on 3 links with no time limit
  • Recipients never need an account or to pay
  • Slide-by-slide reading time tracking for pitch decks
  • Simple one-time email code signup, no password required
  • No signup or watermarks on any tool
  • Files processed entirely in browser for privacy
  • 57 tools covering organize, optimize, convert, edit and security
  • Blazing fast with no upload round-trips
  • Ad-supported model keeps all tools permanently free
Community votes00
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Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)011
Referring domains (Majestic)032

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