# Bluebeam, Foxit PDF Editor vs PDF-XChange Editor Comparison

| | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 460 | 3,614 | 148 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (43.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (39.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $260.00 1 User Per Year | Starting at $10.99 1 User Per Month | Starting at $62.00 1 Single User License With One-Time Purchase | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Bluebeam

Pros:
- Ease of Use (30 reviews)
- Tools (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Features (8 reviews)
- Learning Curve (8 reviews)

### Foxit PDF Editor

Pros:
- Ease of Use (567 reviews)
- PDF Editing (407 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficulty (91 reviews)
- Expensive (91 reviews)

### PDF-XChange Editor

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Easy Editing (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Not-User Friendly (2 reviews)
- Design Issues (1 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (383 reviews) | 9.3 (2519 reviews) | 9.2 (116 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (387 reviews) | 9.0 (2555 reviews) | 9.1 (117 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (102 reviews) | 9.1 (1161 reviews) | 9.2 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (55 reviews) | 8.9 (759 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (298 reviews) | 8.9 (1771 reviews) | 8.8 (98 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (53 reviews) | 9.0 (728 reviews) | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (370 reviews) | 8.8 (2406 reviews) | 8.7 (111 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Bluebeam

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basics

Price: $260.00 1 User Per Year

Description: For simple markups, document management and collaboration.

Key Features:
- PDF creation, viewing, editing and markups
- Measure length and area (no perimeter)
-  Participate in Studio collaborations

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/bluebeam/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Foxit PDF Editor

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: PDF Editor with Admin Console

Price: Starting at $10.99 1 User Per Month

Description: The PDF Editor with Admin Console offers comprehensive PDF management and editing tools, designed for team use with a centralized admin console for license management. It includes advanced editing features, cloud storage, and robust security options for enterprise environments.

Key Features:
- Create documents, merge, rotate, reorder, delete, and split PDFs
- Edit text and images in a PDF
- Convert PDFs and export to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### PDF-XChange Editor

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: PDF-XChange Editor

Price: Starting at $62.00 1 Single User License With One-Time Purchase

Description: Please note: two license options are available - PDF-XChange Editor and PDF-XChange Editor Plus. PDF-XChange Editor Plus includes the extra features detailed below. These features are not available in an unrestricted capacity with a regular PDF-XChange Editor license.

Key Features:
- Enhanced OCR Engine, Create and Edit Fillable Forms, Compare Documents, Create Dynamic Stamps etc

[Learn more about PDF-XChange Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-xchange-editor/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### E-Signature

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bluebeam** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | 8.5/10 | 1037 |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | N/A | N/A |

#### Signature Process

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Signing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (827 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reminders and Expirations** | Not enough data | 8.4 (641 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sign-In Process** | Not enough data | 8.8 (727 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Signatures** | Not enough data | 8.6 (640 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Signature Workflow** | Not enough data | 8.7 (644 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bulk Digital Signatures ** | Not enough data | 8.1 (550 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (572 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Signature Document Creation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (708 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - E-Signature

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Security and Scalability

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Signature History and Audit** | Not enough data | 8.7 (650 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Enterprise Scalability** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Branding** | Not enough data | 8.3 (518 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (549 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.0 (499 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (605 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 7.9 (464 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### PDF Editor

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bluebeam** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | 8.6/10 | 1812 |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.9/10 | 95 |

#### Organization

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Protect** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1231 reviews) | 9.1 (82 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1311 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Document Scanning** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1304 reviews) | 8.9 (82 reviews) | 
| **Editing History** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (85 reviews) | 

#### Editing

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Size** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1398 reviews) | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 
| **Edit Fields** | Not enough data | 9.0 (1528 reviews) | 9.2 (90 reviews) | 
| **New PDF** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1452 reviews) | 9.3 (85 reviews) | 
| **Field Functions** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1364 reviews) | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1329 reviews) | 9.2 (83 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1178 reviews) | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | 7.6 (728 reviews) | 8.2 (23 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | 7.2 (651 reviews) | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 

### File Converter

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bluebeam** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | 8.7/10 | 961 |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.5 (615 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Details** | Not enough data | 8.8 (720 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Password** | Not enough data | 8.8 (678 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Conversion

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Convert** | Not enough data | 9.1 (840 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Batch Conversion** | Not enough data | 8.7 (654 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Batch View** | Not enough data | 8.6 (629 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | 8.6 (641 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Edit** | Not enough data | 9.2 (834 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Split and Merge** | Not enough data | 9.0 (760 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - File Converter

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.8 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Punch List

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bluebeam** | 8.3/10 | 40 |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | N/A | N/A |

#### Documentation

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Third-Party Inspection Software Integration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Attachment Uploads** | 9.0 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | 8.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **List Generation** | 8.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting and Analytics** | 7.9 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Action History** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications and Reminders** | 8.0 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging and Communication** | 7.8 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Support** | 7.7 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Document Generation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bluebeam** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | 8.0/10 | 441 |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.9/10 | 34 |

#### Data Sources

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Software** | Not enough data | 8.5 (369 reviews) | 9.4 (21 reviews) | 
| **Spreadsheets** | Not enough data | 8.3 (348 reviews) | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **Documents** | Not enough data | 9.0 (382 reviews) | 8.8 (33 reviews) | 

#### Generation

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.5 (355 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (337 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Branding** | Not enough data | 8.2 (338 reviews) | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow** | Not enough data | 8.2 (335 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Schedule** | Not enough data | 7.9 (325 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Batch** | Not enough data | 7.8 (324 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.6 (248 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.3 (246 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 7.6 (197 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 7.6 (197 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Generation

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 

### Construction Drawing Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bluebeam** | 8.6/10 | 110 |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | N/A | N/A |

#### Document Management

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Centralized Platform** | 8.8 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | 8.9 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 9.0 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Technology** | 8.3 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Linkage** | 8.7 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Site Management

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Site Progress Monitoring** | 8.4 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | 7.9 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Takeoff

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bluebeam** | 8.5/10 | 54 |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Gathering

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cost Calculators** | 8.4 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enterprise Search** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Input Formats** | 8.4 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Bid Generation

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaborative Editing** | 9.0 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated BoQs and BoMs** | 8.2 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | 9.1 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration with Estimating Software** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Document Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bluebeam** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | 8.2/10 | 1041 |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.3/10 | 32 |

#### Design

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Graphics** | Not enough data | 8.5 (737 reviews) | 8.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.4 (695 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Themes** | Not enough data | 8.2 (659 reviews) | 7.3 (23 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 7.5 (18 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Communication** | Not enough data | 8.1 (589 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### File Types

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (26 reviews) | 
| **Import** | Not enough data | 9.0 (855 reviews) | 8.3 (26 reviews) | 
| **Web Publishing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 

#### Edit & Revise

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revision History** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 
| **Suggestion Mode** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **Document Editor** | Not enough data | 9.1 (886 reviews) | 9.0 (28 reviews) | 

#### Integrate & Embed

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **Website** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **Applications** | Not enough data | 8.3 (652 reviews) | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | 9.1 (850 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | 7.7 (540 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | 7.3 (483 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.7 (352 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.6 (350 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 7.6 (272 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | 7.3 (268 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 7.6 (273 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Creation

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 

### Desktop Publishing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bluebeam** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | 8.5/10 | 329 |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.6 (241 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Layout editor** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Publishing formats** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Saved preferences** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Infographics** | Not enough data | 8.4 (224 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Library** | Not enough data | 8.3 (222 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | 8.3 (239 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **File Storage** | Not enough data | 8.7 (236 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Field Service Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bluebeam** | 7.4/10 | 9 |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Before the Job

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dispatch** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roles** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Booking** | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### On the Job

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Location** | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Communication** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavior Monitoring** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Client Notifications** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Field Sales** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### After the Job

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM Integrations** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Field Service Management

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Bluebeam** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners

| Feature | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to Bluebeam (5):** [Takeoff Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/takeoff), [Construction Drawing Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/construction-drawing-management), [Punch List Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/punch-list), [Autodesk Construction Cloud Integration Partners](https://www.g2.com/categories/autodesk-construction-cloud-integration-partners), [Field Service Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/field-service-management)

**Unique to Foxit PDF Editor (7):** [Document Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-management), [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation), [Document Generation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-generation), [E-Signature Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/e-signature), [File Converter Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-converter), [Desktop Publishing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/desktop-publishing), [PDF Editors](https://www.g2.com/categories/pdf-editor)

**Unique to PDF-XChange Editor (3):** [Document Generation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-generation), [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation), [PDF Editors](https://www.g2.com/categories/pdf-editor)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Bluebeam | Foxit PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 35.9% | 66.1% | 34.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 43.5% | 25.5% | 25.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 20.6% | 8.4% | 39.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Bluebeam

- **Construction:** 42.7%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 21.6%
- **Civil Engineering:** 10.8%
- **Design:** 6.1%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.5%
- **Accounting:** 1.8%
- **Government Administration:** 1.1%
- **Higher Education:** 1.1%
- **Oil & Energy:** 1.1%
- **Other:** 7.4%

#### Foxit PDF Editor

- **Construction:** 7.7%
- **Accounting:** 6.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.0%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Higher Education:** 3.5%
- **Legal Services:** 3.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1%
- **Law Practice:** 3.1%
- **Real Estate:** 3.0%
- **Insurance:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 59.5%

#### PDF-XChange Editor

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.7%
- **Accounting:** 6.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.1%
- **Construction:** 4.1%
- **Higher Education:** 3.4%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.8%
- **Insurance:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 55.2%

---
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- [FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac](https://www.g2.com/products/finereader-pdf-for-windows-and-mac/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [iLovePDF](https://www.g2.com/products/ilovepdf/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (574 reviews)
- [PDFescape](https://www.g2.com/products/pdfescape/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (70 reviews)
- [Adobe PDF Pack](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-pdf-pack/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (337 reviews)

### Alternatives to PDF-XChange Editor

- [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5104 reviews)
- [Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1044 reviews)
- [Nitro PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/nitro-pdf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (380 reviews)
- [pdfFiller](https://www.g2.com/products/pdffiller/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (915 reviews)
- [FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac](https://www.g2.com/products/finereader-pdf-for-windows-and-mac/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [PDF Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (39 reviews)
- [Smallpdf](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (303 reviews)
- [PDFescape](https://www.g2.com/products/pdfescape/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (70 reviews)
- [DocFly](https://www.g2.com/products/docfly/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (32 reviews)
- [Xodo](https://www.g2.com/products/xodo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (37 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Bluebeam

- Title: [What does Bluebeam Revu cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-bluebeam-revu-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "They have a subscription model now, the prices are all on their site under pricing. "
- Title: [What is Bluebeam Revu Standard?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-bluebeam-revu-standard) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Bluebeam revu standard is an alternative to Adobe Acrobat.  The program is very user friendly and loaded with better features than Adobe.  Another advantage..."
- Title: [Does Maintenance include training?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-maintenance-include-training) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No it doesn’t, however there are free training videos on our Support site, as well as free webinars held on an ongoing basis. If you are looking for..."
- Title: [How can I purchase Maintenance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-purchase-maintenance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Maintenance is available at the time of purchase and renewable every year. "
- Title: [What is included when I purchase Maintenance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-included-when-i-purchase-maintenance) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "With active Maintenance you’ll receive direct phone and email access to our experienced Technical Support staff during regular business hours, the ability to..."

### Foxit PDF Editor

- Title: [What would be the best way to integrate this program into an in-house ERP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25048-what-would-be-the-best-way-to-integrate-this-program-into-an-in-house-erp) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Teran:

They have an enterprise edition available for purchase.  I would check with FoxIt and request a custom quote with some best..."
- Title: [How to change the Default font for text editing](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-change-the-default-font-for-text-editing) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "No this does not work no matter what the default always remains Helvetica. The font has to be selected every time you write text."
- Title: [How does the Foxit PDF Editor Suite stand out in terms of features and usability for professional PDF management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-the-foxit-pdf-editor-suite-stand-out-in-terms-of-features-and-usability-for-professional-pdf-management) — 3 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Foxit PDF is really ahead of the game with the options. The features are incredibly necessary for my day to day professional use of this app. Its my go to..."
- Title: [Is Foxit Phantom PDF free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-foxit-phantom-pdf-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No it’s a small price worth it though"
- Title: [How do I eliminate all the font changes that happen when I scan a legal document?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12312-how-do-i-eliminate-all-the-font-changes-that-happen-when-i-scan-a-legal-document) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Does anyone still use WordPerfect?

When you paste do you have the option to paste as plain text? Like other word processors (eg Word or Google docs). If..."

### PDF-XChange Editor

- Title: [Who makes PDF XChange?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-makes-pdf-xchange) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Tracker Software Company LTD
https://www.tracker-software.com/company/about-tracker-software.html"
- Title: [What is the best way to use it? Any new features coming in soon?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-use-it-any-new-features-coming-in-soon) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can use the desktop version of PDF-XChange Editor or portable (on your USB stick). 
As PDF-XChange Editor has more than 300 features, you can use it to..."
- Title: [Is pdf-xchange available for mobile?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-pdf-xchange-available-for-mobile) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "PDF-XChange Editor is not available for mobile"
- Title: [Are you agree to hire A Translator like me? I am a Translator from English to French, my contribution can be useful for your company.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50962-are-you-agree-to-hire-a-translator-like-me-i-am-a-translator-from-english-to-french-my-contribution-can-be-useful-for-your-company) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I have invested with some scam brokers in the past, and the story is as horrific as the ones i have read because i went through the ordeal myself. I lost..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/bluebeam-vs-foxit-pdf-editor-vs-pdf-xchange-editor)