Is it just me or has converting PDF to Word gotten way worse lately?

I swear this used to be simpler. I've been trying to convert a bunch of contracts and proposals from PDF to Word this week and every tool I try either destroys the formatting completely or wants me to sign up for some expensive subscription just to do basic stuff. My tables look like abstract art by the time they come out the other end. I work at a small consulting firm and we deal with client documents constantly. Half the time someone sends over a PDF that needs edits and I spend more time fixing the converted mess than it would take to just retype the whole thing. Adobe wants like $15/month just for this? Come on. I've tried a few free online converters but honestly I'm sketched out putting client contracts into random websites. What's everyone in here using these days for PDF to Word that doesn't make you want to throw your laptop out the window?