PDFShift Alternative

A simpler PDF API for indie SaaS

PDFShift is a solid product. PDFLoom is built for teams that want simpler pricing, Office file support, and direct founder support when things get tricky.

50 free credits. No credit card required. Migrate in under an hour.

Why teams switch

What makes PDFLoom different

Simpler pricing for small teams

Credit-based pricing means you only pay for what you use. No complex tiers or overage charges. Perfect for indie SaaS with variable usage.

Office file conversion included

Convert Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files to PDF without extra tooling. PDFShift focuses on HTML/URL—PDFLoom handles Office files too.

Founder-led support

When you hit a tricky edge case, you get help from someone who knows the rendering engine inside out. Not a ticket queue—a real conversation.

Fast integration

Most teams integrate in under 10 minutes. Clear docs, working code samples in 6+ languages, and no complex SDK setup required.

Feature comparison

PDFLoom vs PDFShift

Feature
PDFLoom
PDFShift
Notes
HTML to PDF
Both support converting HTML strings to PDF
URL to PDF
Both support converting web pages to PDF
Office to PDF
PDFLoom converts Word, Excel, PowerPoint files
Screenshots
Both support webpage screenshots
Webhook callbacks
Async processing with callback URLs
Credit-based pricing
PDFLoom uses simple credit system (1 credit per 5MB)
Free trial credits
50 credits
Varies
PDFLoom: 50 free credits, no card required
Founder support
Direct access to founder for edge cases

For current PDFShift features and pricing, see pdfshift.io.

99.9%
API uptime
<3s
Avg response
50+
Active teams
24-48h
Support response

FAQ

Common questions about switching

How hard is it to migrate from PDFShift to PDFLoom?

Most migrations take under an hour. Our API structure is similar—you'll mainly be updating the endpoint URL and authentication header. The request/response format is straightforward JSON.

Does PDFLoom support all the same options as PDFShift?

We support the most commonly used options: page size, margins, headers/footers, landscape mode, and more. Check our docs for the full list. If you need something specific, reach out—we're happy to help.

What about uptime and reliability?

PDFLoom maintains 99.9% uptime with auto-scaling infrastructure. Average response time is under 3 seconds for most documents.

Can I try PDFLoom before fully migrating?

Yes! Start with 50 free credits—no credit card required. Test your most complex use cases before committing.

Choose PDFLoom if you...

  • Want simpler, credit-based pricing
  • Need to convert Office files (Word, Excel, PPT)
  • Value direct founder support for edge cases
  • Are an indie SaaS or small team

PDFShift might be better if you...

  • Are already integrated and satisfied with PDFShift
  • Need PDFShift-specific features or integrations
  • Prefer a longer-established vendor
  • Have enterprise requirements PDFShift already meets

Ready to try PDFLoom?

Start with 50 free credits. Test your use cases, compare the output, and migrate when you're ready.