Can Sejda really edit PDF text?

Yes — Sejda's editor modifies existing text in place, which most online tools (including Smallpdf and mypdf) don't do. For heavy editing it's the budget alternative to Acrobat.

Which has the better free tier?

Both are limited: Smallpdf caps tasks per day tightly; Sejda allows a few tasks per day with size caps. For unlimited free use, you need a different model — mypdf's in-browser tools have no limits because they run on your device.

Is there an option with no daily limits at all?

Yes. mypdf is free with no account and no task limits, and most tools never upload your file. PDF24 is also free without limits.

Smallpdf vs Sejda: which should you use?

Smallpdf is the polished mainstream pick; Sejda is the quieter tool that power users recommend, mostly because of one feature: its editor can change the existing text of a PDF in the browser. Here's a neutral side-by-side — we make a competing product (mypdf), but the table is about them.

Feature	Smallpdf	Sejda
Price model	Limited free use + subscription	Free tier with daily limits + paid plans (including short passes)
Free tier	A couple of tasks per day	A few tasks per day with file-size/page caps
PDF editor	Annotate and fill; not in-place text editing	Genuine in-place text editing in the browser — its standout feature
Ease of use	Famously clean	Plainer but perfectly usable
Apps	Mobile and desktop apps	Web and a desktop app
Are your files uploaded?	Yes, processed on their servers	Web tools mostly upload; the desktop app is local
Flexible pricing	Subscription	Also sells short passes — handy for one-off projects
Typical pick for	Teams, mobile users, e-signing	Editing PDF text without buying Acrobat

Which should you use?

Pick Sejda if you need to edit the existing text of a PDF without paying for Acrobat — that feature alone decides it — or if you like paying for a short pass instead of a subscription.

Pick Smallpdf for the smoother overall product, mobile apps, and team features, if its tighter free tier doesn't get in your way.

FAQ

Can Sejda really edit PDF text?: Yes — Sejda's editor modifies existing text in place, which most online tools (including Smallpdf and mypdf) don't do. For heavy editing it's the budget alternative to Acrobat.
Which has the better free tier?: Both are limited: Smallpdf caps tasks per day tightly; Sejda allows a few tasks per day with size caps. For unlimited free use, you need a different model — mypdf's in-browser tools have no limits because they run on your device.
Is there an option with no daily limits at all?: Yes. mypdf is free with no account and no task limits, and most tools never upload your file. PDF24 is also free without limits.