Is Sejda or Ulysses better?

Neither clearly leads. Sejda starts at Free and Ulysses at $5.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Sejda or Ulysses?

Sejda has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Sejda and $5.99/month for Ulysses.

Does Sejda or Ulysses run on more platforms?

Sejda runs on Web. Ulysses runs on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS.

Can I use Sejda for free?

Yes. Sejda has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ulysses starts at $5.99/month.

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 Ulysses is typically brought in for.

What can Sejda do that Ulysses cannot?

Ulysses covers Distraction-free writing, Markdown support, Syntax highlighting, Organization with sheets and groups.

Productivity · head to head

Sejda vs Ulysses

Sejda

Productivity

Browser based access to all PDF tools

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

Ulysses

Productivity

Distraction-free writing application for creative professionals

From: $5.99/month
Rated: -

Full review Website

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; Ulysses no free tier available
Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sejda and Ulysses actually diverge.

Attributes where Sejda and Ulysses differ
Attribute	Sejda	Ulysses
Starting price	Free	$5.99/month
Pricing model	freemium	subscription
Free tier	Yes	No
Platforms	Web	MacOS, IOS, IPadOS
Founded	Unknown	2003

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 Ulysses does not also cover.

Only in Ulysses

Distraction-free writing
Markdown support
Syntax highlighting
Organization with sheets and groups
iCloud sync
Dark and light themes
Full-screen mode
Search and filter

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 Ulysses
Converting PDFs to Excel, Word, PowerPoint for data extractionnot Ulysses
Filling and signing PDF forms with digital signatures and validationnot Ulysses
Extracting text from scanned documents through OCR processingnot Ulysses
Batch automating repetitive PDF tasks across hundreds of documentsnot Ulysses

Ulysses

Writing and editing on Apple devicesnot Sejda
Cross-device document synchronizationnot Sejda
Markdown-based writingnot 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

Ulysses

No free tier available
Only subscription model, no one-time purchase option
Family Sharing limited to 5 additional members (6 total users)

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

Ulysses

$5.99/month

Annual Subscription$39.99/year
- Ulysses on all Macs, iPads, and iPhones
- Full iCloud synchronization
- Frequent improvements and updates
Monthly Subscription$5.99/month
- Ulysses on all Macs, iPads, and iPhones
- Full iCloud synchronization
- Frequent improvements and updates

Which should you pick?

Choose Sejda if

You want to start without paying.

Sejda review

Choose Ulysses if

You need distraction-free writing.
You work on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS.
You also want markdown support.

Ulysses review

Questions people ask

Is Sejda or Ulysses better?: Neither clearly leads. Sejda starts at Free and Ulysses at $5.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sejda or Ulysses?: Sejda has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Sejda and $5.99/month for Ulysses.
Does Sejda or Ulysses run on more platforms?: Sejda runs on Web. Ulysses runs on MacOS, IOS, IPadOS.
Can I use Sejda for free?: Yes. Sejda has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Ulysses starts at $5.99/month.
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 Ulysses is typically brought in for.
What can Sejda do that Ulysses cannot?: Ulysses covers Distraction-free writing, Markdown support, Syntax highlighting, Organization with sheets and groups.

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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Ulysses: What are Ulysses pricing options?

Ulysses costs $39.99 per year (annual) or $5.99 per month (monthly). Student discounts are available. Volume licensing is available for businesses through their licensing portal.

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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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Ulysses: Does Ulysses include Family Sharing?

Yes, both annual and monthly Ulysses subscriptions include Apple Family Sharing, allowing up to five additional family members to use Ulysses on their devices at no extra cost.

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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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Ulysses: Can I get Ulysses through a subscription service?

Yes, Ulysses is available through the Setapp subscription service as an alternative to direct subscription. Volume licensing is also available for businesses and organizations through their licensing portal.

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Ulysses: Does Ulysses pricing vary by location?

Prices listed apply to the U.S., and local pricing may differ in other regions. Check your regional App Store for exact pricing.

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Sejda vs Ulysses

Sejda

Ulysses

The short version

Where they differ

What each one covers

Only in Sejda

Only in Ulysses

What people use each for

Sejda

Ulysses

Where each one falls short

Sejda

Ulysses

Pricing, plan by plan

Sejda

Ulysses

Which should you pick?

Choose Sejda if

Choose Ulysses if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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