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Quick tools · Word CounterA WordCounter.net Alternative: VadeKit Word Counter
Looking for a WordCounter.net alternative that opens a file directly instead of a paste box? WordCounter.net is free and simple for pasted text. VadeKit's Word Counter gives live word, character, sentence and reading-time counts as you type - and can also open a text or PDF file directly, showing a page preview - entirely on your device, included in the same $24 as every other tool.
For a quick paste-and-count on non-sensitive text, WordCounter.net’s free web tool is genuinely fine - there’s no real gap to close on price, since it’s free. VadeKit’s Word Counter is the offline option that also opens a PDF or text file directly, as one of 32 tools in the same $24 app.
Why choose VadeKit's Word Counter
VadeKit's Word Counter opens a text or PDF file directly - not just a paste box - and never sends the content anywhere, as one of 32 tools in the same $24 app.
When WordCounter.net still makes sense
WordCounter.net is free, needs no install, and is convenient for a quick paste-and-count from any browser.
See the full Word Counter feature tour in VadeKit.
Frequently asked questions
Can VadeKit count words in a PDF like WordCounter.net?
Yes - VadeKit's Word Counter can open a PDF directly and show a page preview alongside the count, not just accept pasted text.
Is WordCounter.net free?
Yes, it’s a free, ad-supported web tool. VadeKit is a $24 one-time purchase that includes Word Counter plus 31 other tools.
Pricing and feature details for WordCounter.net were checked against their own site and may have changed since - always confirm on WordCounter.net’s pricing page before deciding.