Alternatives · PDF Editors
Lumin alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Lumin alternative is Smallpdf (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Lumin compared with 5 alternatives: pdfFiller, Smallpdf, Sejda, Xodo and Soda PDF.
Lumin has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month (Starter plan, 10 docs a month). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LuminThis tool | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| pdfFiller | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Smallpdf | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Sejda | Free plan · from $5 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Xodo | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Soda PDF | Free plan | Yes | Web, Windows |
Price against what you get
Lumin starts at $9 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
pdfFiller and Xodo start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Lumin
pdfFiller
Online PDF editor and form filler with templates and e-signatures
- pdfFiller starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly).
- pdfFiller has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Lumin.
- pdfFiller also covers templates and forms.
- pdfFiller does not cover documents, which Lumin does.
Suits: People who fill in and sign government, tax or legal forms
Smallpdf
30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps
- Smallpdf also lists a Windows app.
- Smallpdf does not cover documents, which Lumin does.
Suits: People who convert or shrink a PDF now and then in the browser
Sejda
Web and desktop PDF tools, free within daily limits or by the week
- Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal.
- Sejda also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Sejda lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Lumin has.
- Sejda also covers forms.
- Sejda does not cover documents, which Lumin does.
Suits: One-off jobs: a week pass covers a short burst of PDF work
Xodo
PDF tools on web, desktop and mobile, sold separately or as a suite
- Xodo starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($10.99 billed monthly).
- Xodo also lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Xodo lists no browser extension, which Lumin has.
- Xodo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Xodo does not cover documents, which Lumin does.
Suits: Linux users who need a full desktop PDF editor
Soda PDF
Windows PDF editor with an online version, sold by subscription
- Soda PDF also lists a Windows app.
- Soda PDF lists no iOS and Android apps and browser extension, which Lumin has.
- Soda PDF also covers forms.
- Soda PDF does not cover documents, which Lumin does.
Suits: Windows offices that deploy a PDF editor across many PCs
Limits worth knowing in Lumin
- Plans are capped by completed documents a month: 3 on Free, 10 on Starter and 200 on Pro and Business.
- A document counts as completed when you share, download, print or sync it, and extra blocks are added automatically unless an admin turns that off.
- Redaction, domain control and connectors such as Slack and Drive sit on Business, at $99 a month per team.
- The pricing page shows monthly figures only and does not say whether yearly billing is cheaper.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Lumin?
The alternatives to Lumin in this directory are pdfFiller, Smallpdf, Sejda, Xodo and Soda PDF. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lumin.
Is there a free alternative to Lumin?
Yes. Smallpdf, Sejda, Xodo and Soda PDF have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Lumin alternatives work on Windows?
The Lumin listing does not include a Windows app. Smallpdf, Sejda, Xodo and Soda PDF list one.
Which Lumin alternatives work on macOS?
The Lumin listing does not include a macOS app. Sejda and Xodo list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.