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

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Reviews

**CutePDF** [

4.5/5(34)

](https://www.g2.com/products/cutepdf/reviews#reviews)

**Foxit PDF Reader** [

4.6/5(172)

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

Pricing

**CutePDF**
No pricing available

**Foxit PDF Reader**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**CutePDF**
Not enough reviews yet

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**CutePDF**
Not enough reviews yet

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**CutePDF**
$$$$$

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

Average Discount

**CutePDF**
Not enough reviews yet

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**CutePDF**
[
Document Editing (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cutepdf/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2040502&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/cutepdf/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2040499&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Foxit PDF Reader**
[
Ease of Use (17)
](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

**CutePDF**
Not enough data

**Foxit PDF Reader**
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Foxit Document Workflow APIs

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Microsoft Word

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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**CutePDF**

9.4

9.431

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.2

9.2152

Ease of Use

**CutePDF**

9.3

9.330

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.1

9.1152

Ease of Setup

**CutePDF**
Not enough data

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.5

9.525

Ease of Admin

**CutePDF**
Not enough data

**Foxit PDF Reader**

7.5

7.56

Quality of Support

**CutePDF**

8.5

8.520

**Foxit PDF Reader**

8.5

8.5117

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**CutePDF**
Not enough data

**Foxit PDF Reader**

7.7

7.78

Product Direction (% positive)

**CutePDF**

9.2

9.230

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.8

9.8144

Features

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

9.3

15

8.8

104

Organization

Protect

8.3

14

9.3(won by 1.0)

72

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

Document Management

9.5(won by 0.7)

14

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

8.8

76

Document Scanning

9.6(won by 1.1)

13

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

8.5

78

Editing History

8.8(won by 0.3)

13

8.5

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

8.6(tied score)

14

8.6(tied score)

77

Edit Fields

9.4(won by 0.7)

13

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

8.7

83

Convert to PDF

9.2(won by 0.4)

14

8.8

80

Field Functions

9.1(won by 0.8)

13

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

8.3

70

Annotate

9.4(won by 0.5)

14

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

8.9

81

Operating System

PC Operating System

10.0(won by 0.3)

7

9.7

26

Mac Operating System

10.0(won by 1.4)

5

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

8.6

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

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

Not enough data

9.2

37

Format

File Type

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

29

Conversion

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

26

Batch Conversion

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

21

Edit

Edit

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

30

Annotate

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

29

Inspection

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

25

Data

Export

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

26

Metadata

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

23

Protect

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

25

Operating System

PC Operating System

Not enough data

9.6(won by default)

30

Mac Operating System

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

13

Linux Operating System

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

13

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

[![CutePDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_27c01ef035764e12d4135fe7bcf37315/cutepdf.GIF "CutePDF")](https://www.g2.com/products/cutepdf/reviews)

CutePDF

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

26.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

32.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

41.2%

[![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.)

26.5%

35.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

32.4%

38.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

41.2%

26.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![CutePDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_27c01ef035764e12d4135fe7bcf37315/cutepdf.GIF "CutePDF")](https://www.g2.com/products/cutepdf/reviews)
CutePDF

Computer Software

8.8%

Logistics and Supply Chain

8.8%

Information Technology and Services

8.8%

Civil Engineering

5.9%

Construction

5.9%

Other

61.8%

[![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

## CutePDF vs Foxit PDF Reader FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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

Foxit PDF Reader stands out for its higher review volume, slightly higher average rating, and broader reviewer-cited strengths compared to CutePDF.

| [CutePDF](https://www.g2.com/products/cutepdf/reviews) | [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (34 reviews) | 4.6/5 (172 reviews) |
| — | Enterprise |
| — | 7.0 |
| 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Document Editing (1 all-time mention) | Ease of Use (17 all-time mentions) |

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

Foxit PDF Reader is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its price-to-feature ratio.

- **CutePDF:** Reviewers highlight the free editing and creation features as a major value, but note that some advanced features require a paid version.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers consistently praise Foxit PDF Reader for offering robust features at a lower cost than competitors, with many noting its affordability and feature set as key reasons for switching from other PDF editors.

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

The top three alternatives to CutePDF and Foxit PDF Reader are PDF Reader Pro, Adobe Acrobat, and KDAN PDF.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [CutePDF](https://www.g2.com/products/cutepdf/reviews) | 4.5/5 (34 reviews) | — | Free editing and creation features praised; some advanced features require payment | Document Editing |
| [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews) | 4.6/5 (172 reviews) | Enterprise | Praised for robust features at a lower cost than competitors | Ease of Use |
| [PDF Reader Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-reader-pro/reviews) | 4.4/5 (32 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Feature-rich PDF reading and editing |
| [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) | 4.5/5 (5333 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive PDF editing and document management |
| [KDAN PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews) | 4.5/5 (184 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Mobile-friendly PDF editing and annotation |

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

Buyers should prioritize document editing, ease of use, PDF viewing, form filling, and integration capabilities when comparing CutePDF and Foxit PDF Reader.

- **Document Editing:** CutePDF (1 all-time mention), Foxit PDF Reader (6 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** CutePDF (1 all-time mention, score 9.3), Foxit PDF Reader (17 all-time mentions, score 9.1)
- **PDF Viewing:** CutePDF (1 all-time mention), Foxit PDF Reader (4 all-time mentions)
- **Form Filling:** CutePDF (—), Foxit PDF Reader (9 all-time mentions)
- **Integration Capabilities:** CutePDF (—), Foxit PDF Reader (Dropbox integration cited in recent reviews)

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

CutePDF's headline strength is its free editing and creation features, while Foxit PDF Reader is recognized for its ease of use and robust feature set.

- **CutePDF strengths:** Free editing and creation features, easy to use, praised for document editing and PDF viewing (each with 1 all-time mention).
- **CutePDF trade-offs:** Some advanced features require payment, layout and design can be less intuitive, limited security options noted in older reviews.
- **Foxit PDF Reader strengths:** Ease of use (17 all-time mentions), form filling (9), PDF processing (9), easy conversion (8), document management (7), user-friendly interface (7), PDF editing (6), efficiency improvement (4), feature appreciation (4), PDF viewing (4), time-saving (4), compatibility (3), easy installation (3), editing capabilities (3), navigation ease (3), signature functionality (3), text editing (3), collaboration efficiency (2).
- **Foxit PDF Reader trade-offs:** Software bugs (5 all-time mentions), OCR issues (3), some advanced editing features require a paid version, occasional upgrade prompts in the free version.

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

Foxit PDF Reader is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most popular in the Enterprise segment but receives strong small-business sentiment in recent reviews.

- **CutePDF:** Segment share not specified; reviewers highlight its free features and ease of use for daily document editing and signing.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Largest segment is Enterprise, but recent reviews from small-business users praise its affordability, robust features, and cross-platform compatibility.

### Which PDF Editor platform has better integrations?

Foxit PDF Reader is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing Dropbox integration in recent reviews.

- **CutePDF:** No integrations cited in recent reviews.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Dropbox integration mentioned in recent reviews.

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

CutePDF and Foxit PDF Reader are rated equally on Quality of Support, both scoring 8.5, indicating parity in reviewer satisfaction.

- **CutePDF:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and adequate for troubleshooting, with several noting no major issues requiring support.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers report generally positive support experiences, with some highlighting quick assistance and helpful responses, though a few mention occasional confusion during initial setup.

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

CutePDF and Foxit PDF Reader are rated at parity for Ease of Setup, both scoring 7.0, indicating similar ease of implementation.

- **CutePDF:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as quick, easy, and straightforward, with minimal steps required.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers highlight fast installation and immediate usability, with some noting a brief learning curve for advanced features.

Alternatives

**CutePDF Alternatives**

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

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

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

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Foxit PDF Editor
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 ![PDF-XChange Editor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6d6cdae1357e7a4f1632aa67179169d3/pdf-xchange-editor.png "PDF-XChange Editor")

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PDF-XChange Editor
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**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)

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

[
Reader
](/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews)

## CutePDF vs Foxit PDF Reader

- Reviewers felt that CutePDF meets the needs of their business better than Foxit PDF Reader.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, CutePDF and Foxit PDF Reader provide similar levels of assistance.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Foxit PDF Reader over CutePDF.