mypdf vs Sejda
Sejda is a well-made PDF suite with a genuinely good editor, but its free tier caps how many tasks you can run per day and how large files can be. mypdf has no limits and no account, and most tools run in your browser so your file is never uploaded. Here's a fair comparison.
| Feature | mypdf | Sejda |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free, every tool | Free tier with daily limits, then paid plans |
| Daily usage limits | None for the in-browser tools | Free tier caps tasks per day and file size |
| Are your files uploaded? | Most tools run in your browser, so files are never uploaded. The few server tools delete your file right after. | Most web tools upload; some run in the browser, and the desktop app is local |
| Account required | No account, ever. | No account for free use, within the limits |
| PDF editor | Add text, images, shapes on top | Strong editor, including editing existing text |
| Mobile & desktop apps | Web only | Web and a desktop app |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Self-hostable | Yes, ships as a Docker image | No |
Which should you use?
Pick Sejda if you need its standout feature — editing the existing text of a PDF in the browser — or you like its desktop app, and your volume fits inside the free tier (or you're happy to pay).
Pick mypdf if you hit Sejda's daily limits, or you just want unlimited free use with no account and no upload for the everyday jobs: merge, split, compress, convert, sign, and more.
FAQ
- Does mypdf have daily task limits like Sejda?
- No. The in-browser tools have no task or size limits — they run on your own device, so there's nothing for us to meter.
- Can mypdf edit existing PDF text like Sejda?
- No. mypdf lets you add text, images, and shapes on top of a page. True in-place text editing is Sejda's strongest feature.
- Is mypdf really free with no catch?
- Yes. Every tool is free, no account, no upsell. The project is open-source, so you can check exactly what it does.