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UPDF alternatives with a Linux app

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

UPDF is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49.99 per year (US App Store). 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 UPDF

  1. 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). UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Xodo has a free plan. UPDF does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Xodo lists a web app.
    • Only Xodo lists a Linux app.
    Xodo 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. UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Sejda has a free plan. UPDF does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Sejda lists a web app.
    • Only Sejda lists a Linux app.
    Sejda pricing and details

  3. 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). UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Xodo PDF Studio lists a Linux app.
    • Only UPDF lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Xodo PDF Studio also covers workflow automation.
    Xodo PDF Studio pricing and details

  4. 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. UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • PDFsam has a free plan. UPDF does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PDFsam lists a Linux app.
    • Only UPDF lists iOS and Android apps.
    PDFsam pricing and details

  5. 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). UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Master PDF Editor lists a Linux app.
    • Only UPDF lists iOS and Android apps.
    • UPDF also covers forms.
    Master PDF Editor pricing and details

  6. 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. UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Only Able2Extract lists a Linux app.
    • Only UPDF lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Able2Extract also covers documents.
    Able2Extract pricing and details

  7. 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). UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store).
    • Stirling PDF has a free plan. UPDF does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Stirling PDF lists a web app.
    • Only Stirling PDF lists a Linux app.
    Stirling PDF pricing and details

Common questions

Which UPDF alternatives have a Linux app?

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

Does UPDF have a Linux app?

The UPDF listing does not include a Linux app. It lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android.

Which of these PDF editors are free?

Xodo, Sejda, PDFsam and Stirling PDF 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 UPDF: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.