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Sejda alternatives

Sejda compared with 7 alternatives: Smallpdf, iLovePDF, PDF24 Tools, PDF Candy, PDFgear and 2 more.

Sejda has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

Tool	Price	Free plan	Runs on
SejdaThis tool	Free plan · from $5 one-time	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux
Smallpdf	Free plan	Yes	Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
iLovePDF	Free plan · from $5/mo	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
PDF24 Tools	Free	Free	Web, Windows
PDF Candy	Free plan · from $4/mo	Yes	Web, Windows
PDFgear	Free	Free	Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
pdfFiller	Free trial · from $8/mo	Trial only	Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension
Xodo	Free plan · from $7.99/mo	Yes	Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Sejda

Smallpdf
30-plus PDF tools in the browser, with Windows and mobile apps
Free plan
- Only Smallpdf lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Smallpdf lists a browser extension.
- Only Sejda lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Sejda also covers forms.
Suits: People who convert or shrink a PDF now and then in the browser
Smallpdf vs Sejda Smallpdf pricing and details
iLovePDF
Online PDF tools with desktop and mobile apps, free for light use
Free plan · from $5/mo
- iLovePDF starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal.
- Only iLovePDF lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Sejda lists a Linux app.
- iLovePDF also covers workflow automation.
- Sejda also covers forms.
Suits: Occasional users who merge or compress a PDF in the browser
iLovePDF vs Sejda iLovePDF pricing and details
PDF24 Tools
Free online PDF tools paid for by ads, plus an offline Windows app
Free
- PDF24 Tools is free. Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal.
- Only Sejda lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Sejda also covers forms.
Suits: Anyone who needs common PDF jobs done for free with no account
PDF24 Tools vs Sejda PDF24 Tools pricing and details
PDF Candy
90-plus online PDF tools and a Windows app, free within limits
Free plan · from $4/mo
- PDF Candy starts at $4 per month, billed yearly. Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal.
- Only Sejda lists macOS and Linux apps.
- PDF Candy can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Sejda also covers forms.
Suits: People who convert or merge PDFs now and then without signing up
PDF Candy vs Sejda PDF Candy pricing and details
PDFgear
Free PDF editor for desktop, mobile and web with an AI copilot
Free
- PDFgear is free. Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal.
- Only PDFgear lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only PDFgear lists a browser extension.
- Only Sejda lists a Linux app.
Suits: Anyone who wants a full PDF editor without paying or signing up
PDFgear vs Sejda PDFgear pricing and details
pdfFiller
Online PDF editor and form filler with templates and e-signatures
Free trial · from $8/mo
- pdfFiller starts at $8 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly). Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal.
- Sejda has a free plan. pdfFiller does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only pdfFiller lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only pdfFiller lists a browser extension.
- Only Sejda lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
Suits: People who fill in and sign government, tax or legal forms
pdfFiller vs Sejda pdfFiller pricing and details
Xodo
PDF tools on web, desktop and mobile, sold separately or as a suite
Free plan · from $7.99/mo
- Xodo starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($10.99 billed monthly). Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal.
- Only Xodo lists iOS and Android apps.
- Xodo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Sejda also covers forms.
Suits: Linux users who need a full desktop PDF editor
Xodo vs Sejda Xodo pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Sejda

Free use is capped at 3 tasks a day on desktop and by pages and hours on the web, with OCR limited to 10 pages.
The Web plans do not include Sejda Desktop; only the Desktop Week Pass and the Annual plan do.
There is no monthly plan that includes the desktop app, and no mobile app.
Even paid plans run OCR on documents of up to 100 pages.

Sejda pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Sejda?

The alternatives to Sejda in this directory are Smallpdf, iLovePDF, PDF24 Tools, PDF Candy, PDFgear, pdfFiller and Xodo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sejda.

Is there a free alternative to Sejda?

Yes. PDF24 Tools and PDFgear are free to use. Smallpdf, iLovePDF, PDF Candy and Xodo have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Sejda alternatives work on Android?

The Sejda listing does not include an Android app. Smallpdf, iLovePDF, PDFgear, pdfFiller and Xodo list one.

Which Sejda alternatives work on iOS?

The Sejda listing does not include an iOS app. Smallpdf, iLovePDF, PDFgear, pdfFiller and Xodo list one.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.