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Sejda vs Time Doctor

Sejda logo

Sejda

Productivity

Browser based access to all PDF tools

From
Free
Rated
-
Time Doctor logo

Time Doctor

Productivity

Employee time tracking and productivity monitoring

From
$3/addon
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Sejda has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Sejda free tier is restricted by page and hourly limits and limited file uploads; Time Doctor specific plan prices not published on pricing page, must contact sales
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sejda and Time Doctor actually diverge.

Attributes where Sejda and Time Doctor differ
AttributeSejdaTime Doctor
Starting priceFree$3/addon
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Sejda

Nothing recorded that Time Doctor does not also cover.

Only in Time Doctor

  • Time tracking with timer
  • Activity monitoring
  • Screenshots
  • GPS tracking
  • Webcam monitoring
  • Reports and invoicing
  • Mobile apps
  • Team management

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Sejda

  • Combining multiple PDFs into single files and reordering pagesnot Time Doctor
  • Converting PDFs to Excel, Word, PowerPoint for data extractionnot Time Doctor
  • Filling and signing PDF forms with digital signatures and validationnot Time Doctor
  • Extracting text from scanned documents through OCR processingnot Time Doctor
  • Batch automating repetitive PDF tasks across hundreds of documentsnot Time Doctor

Time Doctor

  • Employee time tracking and productivity monitoringnot Sejda
  • Remote and hybrid team managementnot Sejda
  • Workforce analytics for resource optimizationnot Sejda
  • Payroll integration for enterprisesnot Sejda

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Sejda

  • Free tier is restricted by page and hourly limits and limited file uploads
  • OCR is capped at 100 pages even on paid plans
  • File uploads are capped at 500MB per file on paid plans
  • The 30 percent annual discount requires paying for a year upfront rather than monthly

Time Doctor

  • Specific plan prices not published on pricing page, must contact sales
  • Software Cost Insights add-on costs $3 per user per month
  • Historical data retention limited to 3 months on Basic tier
  • No pricing transparency for video recording and benchmarks add-ons

Pricing, plan by plan

Sejda

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Permanently available with no signup required
    • Page/hourly limits applied
    • Restricted file uploads
  • Web Week Pass$5/week
    • Browser-based tools only
    • Single user, 7-day access
  • Web Monthly$7.5/month
    • Browser access to all PDF tools
    • Recurring monthly billing
  • Desktop+Web Annual$63/year
    • Both desktop application and web access
    • Unlimited documents and no page limits
    • Process multiple files simultaneously

Time Doctor

$3/addon
  • Basic$null/month
    • Automatic tracking
    • Projects and tasks management
    • Screenshots
  • Standard$null/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Schedules
    • Attendance
  • Premium$null/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • AI benchmarks
    • Video recording
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • All features
    • Private cloud
    • Customizable dashboards

Which should you pick?

Choose Sejda if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Time Doctor if

  • You need time tracking with timer.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want activity monitoring.

Questions people ask

Is Sejda or Time Doctor better?
Neither clearly leads. Sejda starts at Free and Time Doctor at $3/addon, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sejda or Time Doctor?
Sejda has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Sejda and $3/addon for Time Doctor.
Does Sejda or Time Doctor run on more platforms?
Sejda runs on Web. Time Doctor runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
Can I use Sejda for free?
Yes. Sejda has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Time Doctor starts at $3/addon.
What is Sejda best used for?
Sejda is most often used for combining multiple pdfs into single files and reordering pages, converting pdfs to excel, word, powerpoint for data extraction, filling and signing pdf forms with digital signatures and validation, extracting text from scanned documents through ocr processing. Of those, combining multiple pdfs into single files and reordering pages and converting pdfs to excel, word, powerpoint for data extraction are not what Time Doctor is typically brought in for.
What can Sejda do that Time Doctor cannot?
Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer, Activity monitoring, Screenshots, GPS tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Sejda: How much does Sejda cost?

Sejda offers a free tier (no signup required), a Web Week Pass at $5 for 7 days, Web Monthly at $7.50/month, and Desktop+Web Annual at $63/year (30% savings versus monthly pricing).

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Time Doctor: Is there a free trial for Time Doctor?

Yes, Time Doctor offers two weeks of free access to all Premium plan features without requiring a credit card.

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Sejda: Does Sejda offer volume discounts?

Yes, teams receive progressive discounts: 10% for 2-4 users, 20% for 5-24 users, 40% for 25-49 users, and 60% for 50+ users.

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Time Doctor: What are Time Doctor's add-on costs?

Software Cost Insights costs $3 per user per month. HRIS and Payroll integrations each cost $200 per integration. Benchmarks AI, Meeting Insights, and Video Recording pricing is not listed.

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Sejda: What are the limitations of Sejda's free plan?

The free plan includes page/hourly limits and restricted file uploads. Paid subscriptions unlock unlimited documents, no page or hourly limits, simultaneous multi-file processing, extended task duration up to 21 minutes, and large file uploads up to 500MB.

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Time Doctor: How long does Time Doctor retain employee data?

Data retention varies by plan: Basic tier retains 3 months of historical data, while Premium and Enterprise tiers retain 2 years.

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Time Doctor: Does Time Doctor offer annual billing discounts?

Yes, customers who pay annually receive two months free, equivalent to a 16.6% discount on the subscription cost.

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