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

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Reviews

**Adobe Acrobat** [

4.5/5(5,376)

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

**Foxit PDF Editor** [

4.6/5(3,797)

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

Pricing

**Adobe Acrobat**
Free Trial

**Starting at $29.99** 2 License Per Month · Acrobat Studio for teams

**Foxit PDF Editor**
Free Trial

**Starting at $10.99** 1 User Per Month · PDF Editor with Admin Console

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Adobe Acrobat**
1 monthFaster

Based on 135 responses

**Foxit PDF Editor**
2 months

Based on 149 responses

Return on Investment

**Adobe Acrobat**
9 months2 months sooner

Based on 134 responses

**Foxit PDF Editor**
11 months

Based on 139 responses

Perceived Cost

**Adobe Acrobat**
$$$$$

**Foxit PDF Editor**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Adobe Acrobat**
10%1% more

**Foxit PDF Editor**
9%

Pros & Cons

**Adobe Acrobat**
[
Ease of Use (585)
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1053674&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Editing (452)
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1055596&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (224)
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1051094&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Performance (180)
](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1056417&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Foxit PDF Editor**
[
Ease of Use (510)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1233420&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
PDF Editing (378)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1232574&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (89)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1236139&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficulty (86)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1236269&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Adobe Acrobat**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_58773a1e58e3f3d274316b3188ec4584/adobe-acrobat-reader.png "Product Avatar Image")

Reader

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

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_655078e0d371d8c5d65524f6ae30a0ba/adobe-acrobat-sign.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Acrobat Sign

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

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2d6ad309a447dee0d5abbbd90062d20b/adobe-after-effects.png "Product Avatar Image")

After Effects

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

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_5a7938ffd6497884772dc39786f9e1e2/adobe-analytics.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Analytics

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

**Foxit PDF Editor**
[

 ![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_092f0dd37ac28e1cb49a46b9e0b4ad3f/autocad-lt.png "Product Avatar Image")

AutoCAD LT

](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_271552315c04a03aac2d91953498dcd4/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud.png "Product Avatar Image")

Autodesk Forma (formerly...

](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f5acd1da14b345f319001b18d61238ef/awareim.png "Product Avatar Image")

AwareIM

](https://www.g2.com/products/awareim/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/integrations)

Screenshots

**Adobe Acrobat**
 ![Adobe Acrobat screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1757936/Acrobat-1.png)

**Foxit PDF Editor**
 ![Foxit PDF Editor screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/178713/Edit-PDF.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Adobe Acrobat**

9.2

9.23,517

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.3

9.32,569

Ease of Use

**Adobe Acrobat**

8.8

8.83,834

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.0

9.02,610

Ease of Setup

**Adobe Acrobat**

9.0

9.01,513

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.1

9.11,214

Ease of Admin

**Adobe Acrobat**

8.9

8.9811

**Foxit PDF Editor**

8.9

8.9768

Quality of Support

**Adobe Acrobat**

8.5

8.52,628

**Foxit PDF Editor**

8.9

8.91,819

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Adobe Acrobat**

8.9

8.9781

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.0

9.0738

Product Direction (% positive)

**Adobe Acrobat**

8.4

8.43,343

**Foxit PDF Editor**

8.8

8.82,448

Features

E-Signature[Hide 79 FeaturesShow 79 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

876

8.5

1,049

Signature Process

Document Signing

9.4(won by 0.3)

617

9.1

831

Reminders and Expirations

8.4(tied score)

443

8.4(tied score)

641

Sign-In Process

8.8(tied score)

489

8.8(tied score)

729

Mobile Signatures

8.8(won by 0.2)

489

8.6

641

Signature Workflow

8.9(won by 0.2)

457

8.7

644

Bulk Digital Signatures 

8.5(won by 0.4)

399

8.1

550

Reporting

8.5(tied score)

419

8.5(tied score)

572

Signature Document Creation

9.0(won by 0.2)

478

8.8

710

Multi-Party Signing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - E-Signature

Autonomous Task Execution

7.5(won by default)

111

Feature Not Available

Cross-system Integration

8.0(won by default)

112

Feature Not Available

Adaptive Learning

7.7(won by default)

113

Feature Not Available

Natural Language Interaction

7.6(won by default)

115

Feature Not Available

Proactive Assistance

7.5(won by default)

112

Feature Not Available

Decision Making

7.4(won by default)

113

Feature Not Available

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security and Scalability

Signature History and Audit

8.9(won by 0.2)

429

8.7

651

Regulatory Compliance

9.0(won by default)

410

Feature Not Available

Enterprise Scalability

8.7(won by default)

404

Feature Not Available

Platform

Custom Branding

8.5(won by 0.2)

363

8.3

518

User, Role, and Access Management

8.6(won by 0.1)

385

8.5

549

Internationalization

8.5(won by 0.5)

334

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

8.0

499

Performance and Reliability

8.9(tied score)

408

8.9(tied score)

606

Integration APIs

8.2(won by 0.3)

325

7.9

464

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Renewal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expiration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Signature Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Searchable Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

QR Codes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Age Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Waiver Kiosk

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Photo Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conditional Logic

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

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

9.2

1,793

9.2

1,929

Organization

Protect

9.2(won by 0.3)

694

8.9

1237

Document Management

9.2(won by 0.3)

776

8.9

1317

Document Scanning

9.0(won by 0.2)

666

8.8

1309

Text Editing

9.7(won by 0.6)

11

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

9.1

18

Editing History

8.8(won by default)

635

Feature Not Available

File Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

Image Editing

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

User 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

Editing

Size

8.9(tied score)

663

8.9(tied score)

1400

Edit Fields

9.1(won by 0.1)

1055

9.0

1536

Convert to PDF

9.3(won by 0.2)

787

9.1

1468

Field Functions

8.8(tied score)

670

8.8(tied score)

1365

Annotate

8.9(won by 0.1)

711

8.8

1351

Operating System

PC Operating System

9.0

579

9.1(won by 0.1)

1181

Mac Operating System

8.6(won by 1.0)

490

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

7.6

727

Linux Operating System

Feature Not Available

7.3(won by default)

653

Additional Functionality

Commenting/Notes

9.0

5

9.9(won by 0.9)

14

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

Digital Signature

9.8

8

10.0(won by 0.2)

5

PDF Conversion

9.2

6

9.6(won by 0.4)

9

Merge/Append Files

10.0(won by 0.6)

6

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

9.4

8

Annotations

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

16

PDF Reader

9.7(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

9.9(won by default)

12

Rearrange Pages

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

6

Delete Pages

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

7

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

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

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

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

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

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Side-by-Side Comparison

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optical Character Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rotate Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Converter[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

612

8.7

977

Security

File Details

9.0(won by 0.2)

344

8.8

721

Password

9.1(won by 0.3)

351

8.8

679

Data Recovery

Feature Not Available

8.5(won by default)

617

Conversion

Convert

9.3(won by 0.2)

423

9.1

846

Batch Conversion

8.6

304

8.7(won by 0.1)

656

Batch View

8.5

300

8.6(won by 0.1)

630

Logistics

Integrate

8.6(tied score)

306

8.6(tied score)

642

Edit

9.1

403

9.2(won by 0.1)

843

Split and Merge

9.2(won by 0.1)

372

9.1

765

Agentic AI - File Converter

Decision Making

7.9(tied score)

106

7.9(tied score)

31

Document Generation[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

412

8.0

444

Data Sources

Software

8.7(won by 0.2)

287

8.5

370

Spreadsheets

8.3(tied score)

264

8.3(tied score)

349

Documents

9.1(won by 0.1)

308

9.0

383

Generation

Templates

8.6(won by 0.1)

289

8.5

356

Automation

8.2(won by 0.1)

260

8.1

338

Branding

8.7(won by 0.5)

110

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

8.2

339

Email Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Delivery

Workflow

8.6(won by 0.4)

270

8.2

337

Schedule

Feature Not Available

7.8(won by default)

326

Batch

Feature Not Available

7.8(won by default)

325

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

8.0(won by 0.4)

168

7.6

249

AI Text Summarization

8.2(won by 0.9)

174

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

7.3

247

AI Text-to-Image

7.9(won by 0.3)

167

7.6

197

AI Image-to-Text

8.0(won by 0.4)

169

7.6

197

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Document Generation

Autonomous Task Execution

7.6(won by default)

75

Feature Not Available

Additional Functionality

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Output Formats

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract Drafting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interaction Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conditional Logic

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Creation[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.4

914

8.2

1,048

Design

Graphics

8.5(tied score)

366

8.5(tied score)

740

Templates

8.4(tied score)

573

8.4(tied score)

697

Themes

Feature Not Available

8.2(won by default)

660

Collaboration

Real-Time Communication

8.1(tied score)

516

8.1(tied score)

589

Multi-User Collaboration

8.4(won by default)

561

Feature Not Available

File Types

Import

9.0(tied score)

676

9.0(tied score)

856

Export

9.1(won by default)

684

Feature Not Available

Web Publishing

8.4(won by default)

514

Feature Not Available

Edit & Revise

Document Editor

8.9

668

9.1(won by 0.2)

888

Revision History

8.6(won by default)

612

Feature Not Available

Suggestion Mode

8.3(won by default)

291

Feature Not Available

Integrate & Embed

Applications

8.5(won by 0.2)

555

8.3

651

Calendar

8.0(won by default)

462

Feature Not Available

Website

8.4(won by default)

507

Feature Not Available

Operating System

PC Operating System

9.1(tied score)

629

9.1(tied score)

849

Mac Operating System

8.8(won by 1.1)

493

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

7.7

540

Linux Operating System

Feature Not Available

7.3(won by default)

484

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

8.2(won by 0.5)

253

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

7.7

353

AI Text Summarization

8.2(won by 0.6)

259

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

7.6

351

AI Text-to-Image

7.8(won by 0.2)

246

7.6

272

AI Text-to-Speech

7.7(won by 0.4)

248

7.3

268

AI Image-to-Text

7.8(won by 0.2)

246

7.6

273

Agentic AI - Document Creation

Proactive Assistance

7.9(won by default)

127

Feature Not Available

Desktop Publishing[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

330

Design

Templates

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

241

Infographics

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

224

Asset Library

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

222

Layout editor

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Publishing formats

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Saved preferences

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Platform Additional Functionality

Mobile Access

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

239

File Storage

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

236

AI Code Documentation Tools[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.8

17

Not enough data

Documentation Generation - AI Documentation Generators

Project Overviews

9.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Docstrings / Comments

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

API Reference

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Workflow and Integration - AI Documentation Generators

IDE & Editor Extension

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

CI/CD Pipeline Triggering

9.2(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Git/Repository Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 3 feature categories 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

Document Management[Hide 78 FeaturesShow 78 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Medical Purposes

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Legal Professionals

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

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Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

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Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Indexing

Not enough data

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Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

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Activity Tracking

Not enough data

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Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

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Change Management

Not enough data

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File Management

Not enough data

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File Sharing

Not enough data

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Document Management

Not enough data

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Document Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

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Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

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Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

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API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Revision History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Expiration Management

Not enough data

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Optical Character Recognition

Not enough data

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Document Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Extraction

Not enough data

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Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Editing

Not enough data

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File Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Autosave

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Engineering Documents

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Rollback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Comparison

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Check-in/Check-out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphic Design[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

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AI Copilot

Not enough data

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Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

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Custom Brushes

Not enough data

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Generative AI

Not enough data

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Watermarking

Not enough data

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Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

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Pattern, Color & Art Storage

Not enough data

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Version Control

Not enough data

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API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

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Design Templates

Not enough data

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Search/Filter

Not enough data

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Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

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Workflow Management

Not enough data

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Data Storage Management

Not enough data

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Interactive Content

Not enough data

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Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

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Multi-Language

Not enough data

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Image Editing

Not enough data

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Content Import/Export

Not enough data

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Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

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CAD Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

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Custom Fonts

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Digital Asset Management

Not enough data

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Design Management

Not enough data

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Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Print Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

## Adobe Acrobat vs. Foxit PDF Editor: Which Is Best for You?

Generated using AI

Last updated October 01, 2026, based on 8,212 verified G2 reviews.

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

### Choose Adobe Acrobat if…

- You need a **comprehensive all-in-one PDF solution** for editing, signing, and organizing documents.
- You want **advanced OCR and document comparison** features for handling scanned and complex files.
- You require **integrated e-signature workflows** to speed up document approvals and signatures.
- You work with **large or multi-layered PDF documents** needing reliable editing and combining capabilities.
- You want **AI-assisted document summarization** to quickly understand large or complex PDFs.

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 ![Foxit PDF Editor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aacb4918faa37f2c4dd538399c278135/foxit-pdf-editor.png "Foxit PDF Editor")

### Choose Foxit PDF Editor if…

- You need a **lightweight, practical PDF editor** that simplifies everyday editing and annotation tasks.
- You want **efficient PDF review and markup** tools for architectural or technical drawings without altering layouts.
- You require **fast, easy navigation and annotation** features to speed up document collaboration and feedback.
- You manage **project documents needing quick edits and organization** without switching between multiple applications.

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User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Adobe Acrobat](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f70633054b433f46ad80f9667092d308/adobe-acrobat.svg "Adobe Acrobat")](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)

Adobe Acrobat

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

41.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

32.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

26.2%

[![Foxit PDF Editor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1704327af4e4eb2d2174535f45143cf5/foxit-pdf-editor.svg "Foxit PDF Editor")](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews)

Foxit PDF Editor

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

66.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

25.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

8.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

41.4%

66.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

32.5%

25.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

26.2%

8.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Adobe Acrobat](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/f70633054b433f46ad80f9667092d308/adobe-acrobat.svg "Adobe Acrobat")](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)
Adobe Acrobat

Information Technology and Services

7.8%

Higher Education

5.2%

Computer Software

5.1%

Marketing and Advertising

5.0%

Education Management

3.4%

Other

73.5%

[![Foxit PDF Editor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1704327af4e4eb2d2174535f45143cf5/foxit-pdf-editor.svg "Foxit PDF Editor")](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews)
Foxit PDF Editor

Construction

7.8%

Accounting

6.0%

Information Technology and Services

4.0%

Financial Services

3.8%

Higher Education

3.5%

Other

75.0%

FAQs

## Adobe Acrobat vs Foxit PDF Editor FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Adobe Acrobat vs Foxit PDF Editor?

Foxit PDF Editor stands out for its higher reviewer satisfaction scores and ease of use, while Adobe Acrobat is recognized for its advanced features and enterprise scalability.

| [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) | [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (5,332 reviews) | 4.6/5 (3,704 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.0 | 9.1 |
| 8.5 | 8.9 |
| Advanced editing, e-signature, and AI-powered document management | Intuitive UI, fast editing, and strong value for cost |

### How do the pricing models of Adobe Acrobat and Foxit PDF Editor compare?

Foxit PDF Editor is rated as the stronger value, with a higher Price/Cost satisfaction score than Adobe Acrobat.

- **Adobe Acrobat:** In recent reviews, many reviewers cite the subscription cost as high, especially for occasional or basic editing needs.
- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Reviewers consistently highlight Foxit PDF Editor as a more affordable alternative, with several switching from Adobe due to lower costs and better value for the features provided.
- **Switching Reason:** Many reviewers mention switching from Adobe Acrobat to Foxit PDF Editor primarily for cost savings and a more intuitive user experience.

### What are the best alternatives to Adobe Acrobat and Foxit PDF Editor?

The top 3 alternatives to Adobe Acrobat and Foxit PDF Editor are Nitro PDF, pdfFiller, and Smallpdf.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) | 4.5/5 (5,332) | Small-Business | Subscription cost is high for basic needs | Advanced editing, e-signature, and AI-powered document management |
| [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) | 4.6/5 (3,704) | Small-Business | More affordable alternative, strong value | Intuitive UI, fast editing, and strong value for cost |
| [Nitro PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/nitro-pdf/reviews) | 4.4/5 (389) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [pdfFiller](https://www.g2.com/products/pdffiller/reviews) | 4.6/5 (923) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which PDF Editor features should I prioritize when comparing Adobe Acrobat and Foxit PDF Editor?

Buyers should prioritize Edit, Integrations, Platform Support, Batch Processing, and Collaboration features when comparing Adobe Acrobat and Foxit PDF Editor.

- **Edit:** Adobe Acrobat (Meets Requirements 9.2), Foxit PDF Editor (Meets Requirements 9.3); both highly rated, with Foxit slightly ahead.
- **Integrations:** Adobe Acrobat integrates with Box (174+ reviews), Dropbox (31+), and Microsoft 365 (16+); Foxit PDF Editor integrates with Adobe Acrobat (208+), Box (103+), and Microsoft SharePoint (2+).
- **Platform Support:** Foxit PDF Editor offers Linux OS support, which Adobe Acrobat does not.
- **Batch Processing:** Foxit PDF Editor provides batch-document generation and schedule-document generation, not present in Adobe Acrobat.
- **Collaboration:** Adobe Acrobat offers multi-user collaboration and suggestion mode, which Foxit PDF Editor lacks.

### What are the pros and cons of Adobe Acrobat vs Foxit PDF Editor?

Foxit PDF Editor's headline strength is its intuitive interface and value, while Adobe Acrobat is recognized for advanced features and integrations.

- **Adobe Acrobat strengths:** Advanced editing, e-signature, AI-powered document management, robust integrations with Microsoft 365, Box, and Dropbox, and enterprise scalability.
- **Adobe Acrobat trade-offs:** Reviewers frequently cite high subscription costs, resource intensity on large files, and a learning curve for advanced features.
- **Foxit PDF Editor strengths:** Intuitive UI, fast editing, strong value for cost, batch processing, Linux support, and easy initial setup.
- **Foxit PDF Editor trade-offs:** Reviewers note occasional issues with large files, less advanced collaboration features, and some advanced tools being harder to locate or learn.

### Is Adobe Acrobat or Foxit PDF Editor better for small businesses?

Foxit PDF Editor is the better fit for small businesses, with higher satisfaction among small-business reviewers and a focus on value and ease of use.

- **Adobe Acrobat:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers appreciate its advanced features but often cite cost as a barrier for small teams.
- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently highlight affordability, intuitive setup, and a user-friendly interface as key benefits for small business use.

### Which PDF Editor platform has better integrations?

Adobe Acrobat is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integrations and higher all-time mention counts.

- **Adobe Acrobat:** Integrates with Box (174+ reviews), Dropbox (31+), and Microsoft 365 (16+).
- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Integrates with Adobe Acrobat (208+), Box (103+), and Microsoft SharePoint (2+).

### How do Adobe Acrobat and Foxit PDF Editor compare on customer support?

Foxit PDF Editor scores higher on Quality of Support, with a 0.4-point advantage over Adobe Acrobat (8.9 vs 8.5).

- **Adobe Acrobat:** Reviewers describe support as adequate but occasionally slow or difficult to navigate for advanced issues.
- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Reviewers report responsive and helpful support, with easy onboarding and clear guidance for most issues.

### Which is easier to implement, Adobe Acrobat or Foxit PDF Editor?

Foxit PDF Editor is rated slightly easier to implement, with a 0.1-point lead on Ease of Setup (9.1 vs 9.0), which is within the parity threshold.

- **Adobe Acrobat:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward, with helpful onboarding resources and guides.
- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Reviewers consistently highlight very easy initial setup, minimal onboarding time, and intuitive deployment for both individuals and organizations.

### Which product has better Edit?

Foxit PDF Editor is rated higher for Edit, with a Meets Requirements score of 9.3 compared to Adobe Acrobat's 9.2.

- **Adobe Acrobat:** Meets Requirements score 9.2; reviewers highlight advanced editing, OCR, and AI-powered document management.
- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Meets Requirements score 9.3; reviewers consistently praise its intuitive editing tools, fast performance, and ease of use for editing tasks.

Alternatives

**Adobe Acrobat Alternatives**

 ![Nitro PDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0effc2c8707addc0bc87be537d895c74/nitro-pdf.svg "Nitro PDF")

[
Nitro PDF
](/products/nitro-pdf/reviews)

 ![pdfFiller](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/83b07247bf04670bf2d2ce0c52507d91/pdffiller.svg "pdfFiller")

[
pdfFiller
](/products/pdffiller/reviews)

 ![DocHub](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/571f3d895ea7516375d7798a60f49055/dochub.svg "DocHub")

[
DocHub
](/products/dochub/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)

**Foxit PDF Editor Alternatives**

 ![Nitro PDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0effc2c8707addc0bc87be537d895c74/nitro-pdf.svg "Nitro PDF")

[
Nitro PDF
](/products/nitro-pdf/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)

 ![pdfFiller](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/83b07247bf04670bf2d2ce0c52507d91/pdffiller.svg "pdfFiller")

[
pdfFiller
](/products/pdffiller/reviews)

 ![PandaDoc](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/97320b34486db82a48d7af098a34228d/pandadoc.svg "PandaDoc")

[
PandaDoc
](/products/pandadoc/reviews)