PDFCrowd has been around since 2008. PDFLoom is a fresh alternative with simpler pricing, modern docs, and direct founder support for indie SaaS teams.
50 free credits. No credit card required. Integrate in minutes.
What makes PDFLoom different
PDFCrowd has multiple plan tiers and conversion limits. PDFLoom uses credits—you pay for what you use, no guessing which plan fits.
PDFCrowd serves a wide range from enterprise to individuals. PDFLoom is laser-focused on indie SaaS and small teams with workflows that match.
When something breaks or you hit a CSS edge case, you talk to someone who built the system—not a support tier that escalates tickets for weeks.
PDFCrowd has been around since 2008. PDFLoom is newer with a modern REST API design, clear docs, and code samples in 6+ languages.
PDFLoom vs PDFCrowd
For current PDFCrowd features and pricing, see pdfcrowd.com.
Common questions about switching
Both work well for invoices. PDFLoom's advantage is simpler pricing (no counting conversions) and direct support if your invoice template has CSS issues.
Most teams migrate in under an hour. The API patterns are similar—POST your HTML/URL, get a PDF. You'll update endpoints and auth headers, but the core logic stays the same.
We support the most common options: page size, margins, headers/footers, JavaScript rendering, and more. Check our docs for specifics, or reach out if you need something particular.
PDFLoom maintains 99.9% uptime with auto-scaling infrastructure. Average response time is under 3 seconds. We handle the Chrome updates so your PDFs don't break.
Start with 50 free credits. Test your templates, compare the output quality, and switch when you're ready.