Hands-on comparisons
The best free tools, honestly compared.
We tested every popular online tool so you do not have to. Side-by-side scores, real verdicts, no affiliate kickbacks.
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Developer
Best JWT decoders compared (privacy-safe vs upload-and-pray)
Most online JWT decoders upload your token to a server. We tested the alternatives.
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Generators
Best free QR code generators (no watermark, no expiry)
Most free QR generators add tracking or expire your codes. These six do not.
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Image
Best free image compressors compared (2026)
We compressed the same images with 6 different tools. Here is what we found.
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PDF
SmallPDF alternatives: 5 free PDF toolkits compared
SmallPDF is paywalled after a few uses per day. Here are five honest alternatives.
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Image
TinyPNG alternatives that respect your privacy
Six free image compressors compared. Most upload your files; only one does not.
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PDF
Best free PDF mergers in 2026 (no signup, no upload)
We tested the top 6 free PDF mergers. Here is which one to use, and why.
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