Soda PDF is a quietly long-running PDF tool with both a browser and desktop version. It is decent and not particularly famous.
Here is how it stacks up against Flint.
Where Soda wins
Offers both desktop and web. Has e-signing built in. Decent forms support. Mid-tier price.
Where Flint wins
Cleaner UX. Faster browser editor. Day pass option. Sign-pdf and edit-pdf feel modern; Soda's UI feels older.
Pricing compared
Soda starts around $99/year. Flint Pro is competitive on annual. Day pass on Flint is unique.
Best for…
Soda if you specifically want a desktop-plus-web bundle. Flint for everyone else.
FAQ
Is Soda safe?
Yes — long-established vendor.
Which is faster?
Flint in browser. Soda's desktop is fast in its own right.
Can I use Soda on Mac?
Yes, both desktop and web.
Modern browser UX: Flint. Desktop-plus-web bundle: Soda.