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# Adobe Acrobat Reader vs Foxit PDF Reader Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Adobe Acrobat Reader** [

4.5/5(1,766)

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews#reviews)

**Foxit PDF Reader** [

4.6/5(172)

](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**
No pricing available

**Foxit PDF Reader**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**
2 months

Based on 50 responses

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**
8 months

Based on 42 responses

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**
$$$$$

**Foxit PDF Reader**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**
13%

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**
[
Ease of Use (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2283225&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Access (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2283119&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2242745&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive Subscription (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2283127&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Foxit PDF Reader**
[
Ease of Use (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1452237&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Form Filling (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2241752&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Software Bugs (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2241802&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
OCR Issues (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2382306&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e89d21750715f4646ed61c011b2917dc/adobe-acrobat.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Acrobat

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_7fe3ac866a6ee2c8e79ddc61b45ae7d2/adobe-illustrator.png "Product Avatar Image")

Illustrator

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-illustrator/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b63a01034ac032eb534b8ffbbe659987/adobe-indesign.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe InDesign

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-indesign/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0d6021e1f6253f85ed0eb22a67eb101b/adobe-photoshop.png "Product Avatar Image")

Photoshop

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/integrations)

**Foxit PDF Reader**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_20c010d5090054533c1b561ee4a019f9/dropbox.png "Product Avatar Image")

Dropbox

](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aacb4918faa37f2c4dd538399c278135/foxit-document-workflow-apis.png "Product Avatar Image")

Foxit Document Workflow APIs

](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-document-workflow-apis/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6bb9d7c1ecfe4fe6e24f36b4124e03c0/google-cloud-storage.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google Cloud Storage

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_89403f91f420a370f25b6800af702d70/microsoft-word.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft Word

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/integrations)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**

9.1

9.11,563

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.2

9.2152

Ease of Use

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**

9.0

9.01,573

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.1

9.1152

Ease of Setup

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**

9.1

9.1237

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.5

9.525

Ease of Admin

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**

8.8

8.8157

**Foxit PDF Reader**

7.5

7.56

Quality of Support

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**

8.6

8.61,095

**Foxit PDF Reader**

8.5

8.5117

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**

8.8

8.8145

**Foxit PDF Reader**

7.7

7.78

Product Direction (% positive)

**Adobe Acrobat Reader**

8.2

8.21,552

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.8

9.8144

Features

File Reader[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

730

9.2

37

Format

File Type

9.0

661

9.3(won by 0.3)

29

Conversion

8.1

588

9.2(won by 1.1)

26

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Batch Conversion

7.7

471

8.9(won by 1.2)

21

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Edit

Edit

7.7

614

9.1(won by 1.4)

30

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Annotate

8.6

596

9.4(won by 0.8)

29

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Inspection

8.8

550

8.9(won by 0.1)

25

Data

Export

8.4

581

9.3(won by 0.9)

26

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Metadata

8.1

459

8.6(won by 0.5)

23

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Protect

8.8

553

9.2(won by 0.4)

25

Operating System

PC Operating System

9.2

99

9.6(won by 0.4)

30

Mac Operating System

9.1

71

9.2(won by 0.1)

13

Linux Operating System

8.3

56

9.4(won by 1.1)

13

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

PDF Editor[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

104

Organization

Protect

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

72

Document Management

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

76

Document Scanning

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

78

Editing History

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

75

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Editing

Size

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

77

Edit Fields

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

83

Convert to PDF

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

80

Field Functions

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

70

Annotate

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

81

Operating System

PC Operating System

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

26

Mac Operating System

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

14

Linux Operating System

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

16

Additional Functionality

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rich Text Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

PDF Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Merge/Append Files

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

PDF Reader

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compression

Not enough data

Not enough data

Indexing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Side-by-Side Comparison

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rearrange Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optical Character Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rotate Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Delete Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/325c8a2984f01a66681f42d5c7480dda/adobe-acrobat-reader.svg "Adobe Acrobat Reader")](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews)

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

41.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

30.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

27.4%

[![Foxit PDF Reader](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/946dc923c008dc305012393148dccb15/foxit-pdf-reader.svg "Foxit PDF Reader")](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews)

Foxit PDF Reader

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

35.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

26.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

41.9%

35.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

30.7%

38.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

27.4%

26.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/325c8a2984f01a66681f42d5c7480dda/adobe-acrobat-reader.svg "Adobe Acrobat Reader")](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews)
Adobe Acrobat Reader

Information Technology and Services

7.0%

Computer Software

4.5%

Higher Education

4.3%

Hospital & Health Care

3.8%

Education Management

3.7%

Other

76.7%

[![Foxit PDF Reader](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/946dc923c008dc305012393148dccb15/foxit-pdf-reader.svg "Foxit PDF Reader")](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews)
Foxit PDF Reader

Information Technology and Services

7.1%

Telecommunications

6.5%

Computer Software

5.3%

Oil & Energy

4.1%

Hospital & Health Care

3.5%

Other

73.5%

FAQs

## Reader vs Foxit PDF Reader FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Reader vs Foxit PDF Reader?

Foxit PDF Reader is rated slightly higher than Reader and is noted for its speed and lightweight design, while Reader is recognized for its reliability and integration with Adobe tools.

| [Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews) | [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (1767 reviews) | 4.6/5 (172 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Mid-Market |
| 9.2 | 9.5 |
| 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Reliability and integration with Adobe Creative Suite | Speed, lightweight design, and user-friendly interface |

### How do the pricing models of Reader and Foxit PDF Reader compare?

Foxit PDF Reader is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its cost compared to Reader.

- **Reader:** Reviewers frequently mention that advanced features require a paid subscription and describe the pricing as high for what is offered in the free version.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers highlight Foxit PDF Reader as a cost-effective alternative, noting its robust features at a lower cost and describing it as affordable for small and mid-sized businesses.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers switched to Foxit PDF Reader due to dissatisfaction with Reader's pricing and the desire for a more affordable solution with similar or better performance.

### What are the best alternatives to Reader and Foxit PDF Reader?

The best alternatives to Reader and Foxit PDF Reader are PDF Reader Pro, KDAN PDF, and PDF Reader Pro.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1767) | Small-Business | Reviewers cite high cost for advanced features | Reliability and Adobe integration |
| [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews) | 4.6/5 (172) | Mid-Market | Described as affordable and cost-effective | Speed and lightweight design |
| [PDF Reader Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-reader-pro/reviews) | 4.4/5 (32) | Small-Business | — | User-friendly interface and annotation tools |
| [KDAN PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews) | 4.5/5 (184) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive PDF editing and management |

### Which File Reader features should I prioritize when comparing Reader and Foxit PDF Reader?

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, PDF editing capabilities, integration options, and cost-effectiveness when comparing Reader and Foxit PDF Reader.

- **Ease of Use:** Reader scores 9.0, Foxit PDF Reader scores 9.1; Foxit PDF Reader has 17 all-time mentions for ease of use.
- **PDF Editing Capabilities:** Foxit PDF Reader has 6 all-time mentions for PDF editing and 3 for text editing; Reader reviewers frequently cite editing as a limitation in the free version.
- **Integration Options:** Reader is frequently mentioned for integration with Adobe Acrobat (633 all-time mentions); Foxit PDF Reader is mentioned for Dropbox integration.
- **Cost-Effectiveness:** Foxit PDF Reader is described as affordable and cost-effective in recent reviews, while Reader is often cited as expensive for advanced features.

### What are the pros and cons of Reader vs Foxit PDF Reader?

Foxit PDF Reader's headline strength is its speed and lightweight design, while Reader is recognized for reliability and Adobe integration.

- **Reader strengths:** Reliability, consistent PDF rendering, integration with Adobe Creative Suite, and robust annotation tools.
- **Reader trade-offs:** Advanced features require a paid subscription, performance can be heavy on older systems, and frequent upgrade prompts.
- **Foxit PDF Reader strengths:** Speed and lightweight performance (17 all-time mentions for ease of use), strong form filling (9 mentions), PDF processing (9 mentions), easy conversion (8 mentions), and user-friendly interface (7 mentions).
- **Foxit PDF Reader trade-offs:** Advanced editing and OCR features require a paid version, occasional software bugs (5 mentions), and upgrade prompts in the free version.

### Is Reader or Foxit PDF Reader better for small businesses?

Foxit PDF Reader is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its affordability and robust feature set for this segment.

- **Reader:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers note reliability and integration but frequently cite high costs for advanced features as a drawback for budget-conscious small businesses.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers from small businesses describe it as affordable, cost-effective, and easy to implement, making it attractive for small business needs.

### Which File Reader platform has better integrations?

Reader is favored for integrations, with a significantly higher number of reviewer-cited integration mentions compared to Foxit PDF Reader.

- **Reader:** Integrates with Adobe Acrobat (633 all-time mentions) and Adobe Illustrator (8 all-time mentions).
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Integrates with Dropbox (1 all-time mention) and is mentioned for cloud storage and Microsoft Office integration in recent reviews.

### How do Reader and Foxit PDF Reader compare on customer support?

Reader and Foxit PDF Reader are rated at parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.6 and 8.5 respectively, which is below the materiality threshold for a meaningful difference.

- **Reader:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and available, with several citing positive experiences and easy access to help when needed.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers note that support is generally effective and helpful, with many stating they have not needed support due to the product's reliability.

### Which is easier to implement, Reader or Foxit PDF Reader?

Foxit PDF Reader is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a score of 9.5 compared to Reader's 9.2, which is a material difference.

- **Reader:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward and easy, with most installations completed quickly and without complications.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers consistently highlight fast and simple setup, with many noting that installation is quick and the software is ready to use within minutes.

Alternatives

**Adobe Acrobat Reader Alternatives**

 ![KDAN PDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7a54402e9d62ceec78aa5c2e4b77f1c2/kdan-pdf.png "KDAN PDF")

[
KDAN PDF
](/products/kdan-pdf/reviews)

 ![PDF Reader Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_386debdc6c48db778e56941c4db08c73/pdf-reader-pro.png "PDF Reader Pro")

[
PDF Reader Pro
](/products/pdf-reader-pro/reviews)

 ![FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f80e2e5fcf84ca5b8d386f67760715fa/finereader-pdf-for-windows-and-mac.svg "FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac")

[
FineReader PDF for Windows...
](/products/finereader-pdf-for-windows-and-mac/reviews)

 ![File Viewer Plus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1d96a63cc2139555fc07df6041bbcc25/file-viewer-plus.svg "File Viewer Plus")

[
File Viewer Plus
](/products/file-viewer-plus/reviews)

**Foxit PDF Reader Alternatives**

 ![PDF Reader Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_386debdc6c48db778e56941c4db08c73/pdf-reader-pro.png "PDF Reader Pro")

[
PDF Reader Pro
](/products/pdf-reader-pro/reviews)

 ![KDAN PDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7a54402e9d62ceec78aa5c2e4b77f1c2/kdan-pdf.png "KDAN PDF")

[
KDAN PDF
](/products/kdan-pdf/reviews)

 ![Adobe Acrobat](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f70633054b433f46ad80f9667092d308/adobe-acrobat.svg "Adobe Acrobat")

[
Adobe Acrobat
](/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)

 ![Wondershare PDFelement](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b2b015b79fe294e95e3a05c4b7ffe26/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement.svg "Wondershare PDFelement")

[
Wondershare PDFelement
](/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews)