Editing18 of 30
Systems9 of 15
Signing and security6 of 20
Price15 of 20
Privacy8 of 15
PDF editor · Sejda BV
Sejda PDF
Web and desktop PDF editor whose free version edits existing text, with cheap week passes.
In short
- The free web version edits existing text, limited to 3 tasks an hour and 200 pages or 50 MB3.
- Desktop+Web Annual costs €71 a year; a 7-day Web Week Pass costs €5.50 and does not renew1.
- Desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux process files on your computer; free desktop use is 3 tasks a day2,3.
- Sending documents to other people to sign was discontinued in September 20205.
Sejda suits occasional users: the free version edits existing text and adds no watermark, within hourly limits3. Paid plans are cheap, from a €5.50 week pass to €71 a year with desktop apps that work offline1,2. It no longer sends documents for signature5, and redaction, comparison and certificate signing are not published.
Best for: Occasional users who need to change text in a PDF now and then.
Where the points come from
Editing 18 of 30 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Edit existing text | YesClick any existing text to edit it and change font, size and colour3. | 6 / 6 |
| OCR | YesOCR converts scans to searchable text; free use covers 10 pages, paid plans 100 pages1,2. | 6 / 6 |
| True redaction | Not publishedThe editor's whiteout hides content but "will not completely remove" it4. | 0 / 6 |
| Create fillable forms | YesCreate Forms adds text, checkbox, radio and dropdown fields to existing PDFs4. | 6 / 6 |
| Compare two PDFs | Not published | 0 / 6 |
Systems 9 of 15 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Apps | Windows, macOS, WebWeb app plus desktop apps for Windows, Mac and Linux2. | 9 / 15 |
Signing and security 6 of 20 points
Price 15 of 20 points
| Rule | What is published | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Free version without watermarks | YesFree, with no watermarks or registration, within task and file limits3. | 8 / 8 |
| First-year price for text editing | $0The free version edits existing text, up to 3 tasks an hour and 200 pages or 50 MB3. | 7 / 7 |
| One-time licence | Not publishedCurrent plans are week passes and monthly or yearly subscriptions1,2. | 0 / 5 |
Privacy 8 of 15 points
The rule behind each line: how we score PDF editors.
Plans and prices
As the vendor lists them, before tax. Prices are in US dollars unless the plan shows euros; the points use US dollars, with euros converted at the ECB rate.
| Plan | Price as listed | Per month | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free1 person | Free2,3 | $0 | 3 tasks an hour on the web, 3 a day on desktop |
| Web Week Pass1 person | €5.50 for 7 days1 | – | Web only; does not renew |
| Desktop Week Pass1 person | €8.94 for 7 days2 | – | Desktop and web for 7 days |
| Web Monthly1 person | €8.50/month1 | $9.51 | Web only |
| Desktop+Web Annual1 person | €71/year1 | $6.62 | Desktop and web |
Prices are shown in euros. Monthly and annual plans renew automatically until you stop auto-renewal; week passes are one-time charges1.
Strengths
Other PDF editors
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Wondershare PDFelementWindows users who want to buy a PDF editor once90/100$79.99/yrfirst-year price for text editing - 2
Foxit PDF EditorPeople who want a full desktop editor with a one-time licence option88/100$129.99/yrfirst-year price for text editing - 3
iLovePDFBudget buyers who mostly work in the browser85/100$67.12/yrfirst-year price for text editing - 4
PDFgearPeople who want to edit PDF text for free81/100$0first-year price for text editing
Sources
- Pricing & Upgrade - Sejda, Sejda. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Sejda PDF Desktop - Official Website, Sejda. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Easy to use Online PDF editor, Sejda. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Create Fillable PDF Online, Sejda. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Easy Fill & Sign PDF Online, Sejda. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Password Protect PDF - Safely Encrypt your PDF Online, Sejda. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
- Security - Sejda, Sejda. Accessed 8 Oct 2026.
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