# Drawboard PDF, PDF Watermark vs Foxit PDF Editor Comparison

| | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 40 | 23 | 3,616 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (43.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Per Month | No pricing available | Starting at $10.99 1 User Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Drawboard PDF

Pros:
- Features (2 reviews)
- Customer Support (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (1 reviews)
- PDF Issues (1 reviews)

### PDF Watermark

**Not enough data**

### Foxit PDF Editor

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

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 9.3 (17 reviews) | 9.3 (2519 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (31 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 9.0 (2555 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (1161 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (759 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (17 reviews) | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (1771 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (728 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (28 reviews) | 10.0 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (2406 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Drawboard PDF

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: Free Per Month

Description: PDF tools for simple everyday use. 

You’ll get what Drawboard in known for – tools that feel good to use and an interface that’s fluid and intuitive.

Use this as your default PDF viewer and see why we’ve had over 10 millions downloads.

Key Features:
- Digital Ink
- Insert shapes and images
- Insert notes 

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/drawboard-pdf/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### PDF Watermark

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### E-Signature

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Drawboard PDF** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF Watermark** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | 8.5/10 | 1037 |

#### Signature Process

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

#### Agentic AI - E-Signature

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

#### Security and Scalability

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

#### Platform

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

### PDF Editor

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Drawboard PDF** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF Watermark** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | 8.6/10 | 1812 |

#### Organization

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Protect** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1231 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1311 reviews) | 
| **Document Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1304 reviews) | 
| **Editing History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Editing

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1398 reviews) | 
| **Edit Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1528 reviews) | 
| **New PDF** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1452 reviews) | 
| **Field Functions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1364 reviews) | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1329 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1178 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (728 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.2 (651 reviews) | 

### File Converter

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Drawboard PDF** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF Watermark** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | 8.7/10 | 961 |

#### Security

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

#### Conversion

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

#### Logistics

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

#### Agentic AI - File Converter

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

### Document Generation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Drawboard PDF** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF Watermark** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | 8.0/10 | 441 |

#### Data Sources

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (369 reviews) | 
| **Spreadsheets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (348 reviews) | 
| **Documents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (382 reviews) | 

#### Generation

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (355 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (337 reviews) | 
| **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (338 reviews) | 

#### Delivery

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

#### Generative AI

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

#### Agentic AI - Document Generation

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Document Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Drawboard PDF** | 9.0/10 | 9 |
| **PDF Watermark** | 7.2/10 | 6 |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | 8.2/10 | 1041 |

#### Design

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Graphics** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 6.1 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (737 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (695 reviews) | 
| **Themes** | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 6.3 (5 reviews) | 8.2 (659 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Real-Time Communication** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 8.1 (589 reviews) | 

#### File Types

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Import** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (855 reviews) | 
| **Web Publishing** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Edit & Revise

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revision History** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Suggestion Mode** | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Document Editor** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 9.1 (886 reviews) | 

#### Integrate & Embed

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Website** | Feature Not Available | 6.0 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Applications** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.3 (652 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | 10.0 (8 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (850 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (540 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 7.3 (483 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

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

#### Agentic AI - Document Creation

| Feature | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Desktop Publishing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Drawboard PDF** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF Watermark** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Editor** | 8.5/10 | 329 |

#### Design

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

#### Platform Additional Functionality

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

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation)



**Unique to Foxit PDF Editor (6):** [Document Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-management), [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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Drawboard PDF | PDF Watermark | Foxit PDF Editor | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 48.7% | 43.5% | 66.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 38.5% | 30.4% | 25.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.8% | 26.1% | 8.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Drawboard PDF

- **Higher Education:** 15.4%
- **Education Management:** 7.7%
- **Computer Software:** 5.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 5.1%
- **Government Administration:** 5.1%
- **Accounting:** 2.6%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 2.6%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 2.6%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.6%
- **Construction:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 48.7%

#### PDF Watermark

- **Information Technology and Services:** 13.0%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 8.7%
- **Computer Software:** 8.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.3%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.3%
- **Education Management:** 4.3%
- **Financial Services:** 4.3%
- **Food & Beverages:** 4.3%
- **Higher Education:** 4.3%
- **Other:** 34.8%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Drawboard PDF

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- [PDF-XChange Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-xchange-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (148 reviews)
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- [iLovePDF](https://www.g2.com/products/ilovepdf/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (576 reviews)
- [PDFescape](https://www.g2.com/products/pdfescape/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (70 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Drawboard PDF

No discussions available for this product.

### PDF Watermark

No discussions available for this product.

### 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..."

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