PDFescape is one of the original browser PDF editors. It has been around forever and looks it.
Flint is the modern replacement for the kind of user who tried PDFescape, got the job done, and never wanted to go back. Here is the comparison.
Where PDFescape still has merit
Free tier exists. Works in older browsers. Familiar to people who used it ten years ago. If you only need to fill a static form and you are already there, it is fine.
Where Flint pulls ahead
Modern UX, faster editor, broader features. Edit-pdf lets you change body text. Sign-pdf is first-class. Redact-pdf actually redacts (removes content), not just covers it.
Pricing compared
PDFescape has a free tier and a paid Ultimate tier. Flint Pro is competitive and adds a day pass.
Best for…
PDFescape if you have used it for years and the inertia is real. Flint for almost everyone else.
FAQ
Is PDFescape still maintained?
Yes, though the UI has not aged gracefully.
Can PDFescape edit body text?
Only on the Ultimate tier, and the experience is dated.
Which is faster?
Flint, comfortably.
If you remember PDFescape fondly, give Flint a try — it is the upgrade you didn't realise existed.