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PDF PalsElephas
Paid

Paid license with a free trial; AI usage needs your own API key or a rented one.

 Freemium

Free to start with a 7-day Pro trial; paid plans unlock Pro features.

macOS macOS, iOS
  • Native app rather than Electron
  • OCR for scanned PDFs and forms
  • Indexes documents locally on the Mac
  • Redacts sensitive data before sending text to cloud models
  • macOS Ventura 13 or later only
  • Needs an external AI API, so text is sent to that provider
  • No Windows version yet
  • Pro features need a paid plan after the trial
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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