PDFzen vs PDFsam
Both split and merge PDFs for free. Here is how they differ in practice.
Quick answer: PDFsam (Basic) is a desktop split/merge specialist; PDFzen does split/merge in the browser plus compress/convert/edit with no install. Choose PDFsam for batch desktop jobs, PDFzen for quick in-browser work.
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Side by side
| PDFzen | PDFsam Basic | |
|---|---|---|
| Install | None | Desktop |
| Split by | pages/ranges | pages/ranges/bookmarks |
| Extras | compress/convert/edit | merge focus |
Our take
PDFsam is great for heavy local splitting; PDFzen wins on convenience since it needs no install and adds the rest of the toolkit.
FAQ
Is PDFsam still free?
Basic is free; advanced features are paid.
Which is easier?
PDFzen — open the page and drop files, no setup.