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PDFgear alternatives with a Linux app

The PDFgear listing does not include a Linux app. 7 of the 28 other PDF editors in this directory list a Linux app.

PDFgear is free to use. 4 of them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from PDFgear

  1. PDFsam

    Split and merge PDFs offline, with paid Visual and Enhanced editions

    • PDFsam starts at $34.90 per user / year (PDFsam Visual); PDFsam Basic is free. PDFgear is free.
    • Only PDFsam lists a Linux app.
    • Only PDFgear lists a web app.
    • Only PDFgear lists iOS and Android apps.
    PDFsam vs PDFgearPDFsam pricing and details

  2. 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. PDFgear is free.
    • Only Sejda lists a Linux app.
    • Only PDFgear lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only PDFgear lists a browser extension.
    Sejda vs PDFgearSejda pricing and details

  3. Stirling PDF

    Open-source PDF editor you can run on your own machine or server

    • Stirling PDF starts at $99 per month for 100 users (Team). PDFgear is free.
    • Only Stirling PDF lists a Linux app.
    • Only PDFgear lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only PDFgear lists a browser extension.
    Stirling PDF vs PDFgearStirling PDF pricing and details

  4. 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). PDFgear is free.
    • Only Xodo lists a Linux app.
    • Only PDFgear lists a browser extension.
    • Xodo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Xodo pricing and details

  5. Xodo PDF Studio

    Offline PDF editor for Windows, Mac and Linux, formerly Qoppa

    • Xodo PDF Studio starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly). PDFgear is free.
    • PDFgear has a free plan. Xodo PDF Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Xodo PDF Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only PDFgear lists a web app.
    Xodo PDF Studio pricing and details

  6. Master PDF Editor

    Desktop PDF editor sold as a perpetual license

    • Master PDF Editor starts at $79.95 per license, one-time (volume prices from $59.95). PDFgear is free.
    • PDFgear has a free plan. Master PDF Editor does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Master PDF Editor lists a Linux app.
    • Only PDFgear lists a web app.
    Master PDF Editor pricing and details

  7. Able2Extract

    Desktop PDF converter and editor, sold as a lifetime license

    • Able2Extract starts at $49.95 for a 30-day license, or $199.95 one-time. PDFgear is free.
    • PDFgear has a free plan. Able2Extract does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Able2Extract lists a Linux app.
    • Only PDFgear lists a web app.
    Able2Extract pricing and details

Common questions

Which PDFgear alternatives have a Linux app?

PDFsam, Sejda, Stirling PDF, Xodo, Xodo PDF Studio, Master PDF Editor and Able2Extract list a Linux app.

Does PDFgear have a Linux app?

The PDFgear listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension.

Which of these PDF editors are free?

PDFsam, Sejda, Stirling PDF and Xodo are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to PDFgear: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.