Frequently Asked Questions

No. PlainBench tools are completely free to use with no account, no sign-up, and no subscription. Just open a tool and start working.

Yes, PlainBench is genuinely free to use. There are no hidden fees, trials, or upgrade prompts. We support the site with a small amount of non-intrusive advertising instead of charging for the tools.

We use a minimal amount of display ads around our tools. There are no paywalls, subscriptions, or usage limits. Ads help keep the tools free and available to everyone.

PlainBench focuses on simple, no-nonsense tools that solve everyday problems: word counters, age calculators, PDF utilities, image compressors, signature creators, and more. You can browse every tool on the Tools page.

Yes. You are welcome to use PlainBench tools for personal, school, or commercial work. Just remember that our tools are there to assist and speed you up—every output should be checked before being used for important decisions. Responsibilities and limitations are explained in our Terms of Use.

PlainBench is designed as a free, no-nonsense tool bench. If we ever introduce optional pro features, the core tools will remain free, with no forced subscriptions or paywalls.

Many of our best ideas start with users. If there’s a simple tool you wish existed—or a feature that would make an existing tool better—let us know on the Tool Request page.

Yes. PlainBench is intentionally built to be a no-nonsense, privacy-conscious tool bench. Wherever technically possible, your files and text stay on your device and are processed locally in your browser. We avoid forced accounts, aggressive tracking, and dark patterns. For full details, see our Privacy Policy.

For most tools, including the word counter, age calculator, and many image and PDF tools, processing happens entirely in your browser. That means your files and text never leave your device. If a present or future tool requires server-side processing, the tool page will clearly say so and explain what happens.

For tools that run in your browser, we never see or store your files—they stay on your device and disappear when you close the page. If a future tool temporarily uploads files for processing, those files will only be kept as long as needed to generate the result and then removed, as described on the tool page and in our Privacy Policy.

No. PlainBench tools are meant to assist and speed up your work, not to replace professional judgment. Outputs may contain mistakes or approximations and should always be double-checked—especially for legal, financial, medical, engineering, or safety-related use. Our Terms of Use explain this in more detail.

You can find our full Privacy Policy and Terms of Use at any time from the links in the site footer. Those pages explain how we handle data, what we’re responsible for, and what you are responsible for when using PlainBench.

We avoid bloated frameworks, heavy trackers, and extra pop-ups. PlainBench tools are lightweight and, in many cases, run entirely in your browser. Less overhead means faster results.

Yes. Every tool is designed to be mobile-friendly and responsive. PlainBench works on phones, tablets, and desktops, and most tools feel just as quick on mobile as they do on a laptop.

You need an internet connection to load a tool, but many tools perform their work locally once loaded. If you refresh or open a tool for the first time, you’ll need to be online again to load it.

PlainBench does not impose artificial daily limits or quotas on usage. Practical limits come from your device and browser—very large files or huge batches may simply take longer or use more memory.

PlainBench works on all modern browsers, including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, and most mobile browsers. For the best performance and compatibility, use the latest version of your browser.

Accessibility is an ongoing focus. Many tools already support keyboard navigation, clear labels, and high-contrast layouts. We continue to improve support for screen readers and other assistive technologies as we grow.