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Alternatives to Sejda with a one-time purchase

The Sejda listing shows no one-time purchase. 6 of the 15 other PDF editors in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Sejda has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal. 3 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Sejda

  1. PDF Candy

    90-plus online PDF tools and a Windows app, free within limits

    • 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.
    PDF Candy vs SejdaPDF Candy pricing and details

  2. 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). 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.
    Xodo vs SejdaXodo pricing and details

  3. Foxit PDF Editor

    PDF editor for Windows, Mac and web, yearly or as a one-time license

    • Foxit PDF Editor starts at $129.99 per user / year. Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal.
    • Sejda has a free plan. Foxit PDF Editor does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Foxit PDF Editor lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Sejda lists a Linux app.
    Foxit PDF Editor pricing and details

  4. PDFelement

    Wondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license

    • PDFelement starts at $11.99 per quarter for one platform. Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal.
    • Sejda has a free plan. PDFelement does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PDFelement lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Sejda lists a Linux app.
    PDFelement pricing and details

  5. UPDF

    PDF editor with AI chat, one license across desktop and mobile

    • UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store). Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal.
    • Sejda has a free plan. UPDF does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UPDF lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Sejda lists a web app.
    UPDF pricing and details

  6. LightPDF

    Online PDF editor and converter with AI tools paid for in credits

    • LightPDF starts at $5.99 per month. Sejda starts at $5 per user for 7 days, paid once, with no renewal.
    • Only LightPDF lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Sejda lists a Linux app.
    • LightPDF can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    LightPDF pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Sejda that you buy once?

Yes. PDF Candy, Xodo, Foxit PDF Editor, PDFelement, UPDF and LightPDF can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy Sejda once instead of subscribing?

The Sejda listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 18, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these PDF editors are free?

PDF Candy, Xodo and LightPDF are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. 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 Sejda: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.