Compare Essential Studio and Foxit PDF Editor 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Starting at $10.99 1 User Per Month
Essential Studio
Star Rating
(691)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansFoxit PDF Editor
Star Rating
(3,614)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.99 1 User Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Foxit PDF Editor excels in user satisfaction, with many praising its cost-effectiveness and robust editing features. Users appreciate the ability to revise text, add signatures, and combine PDFs, making it a versatile tool for daily PDF management.
- Users say that Syncfusion Essential Studio® is a comprehensive tool for application development, particularly highlighting its advanced interfaces and usability. Reviewers note that it has been a game-changer for small organizations seeking reliable UI libraries, especially with its great Flutter documentation.
- According to verified reviews, Foxit PDF Editor stands out for its easy setup process, with users mentioning that the initial configuration was straightforward and intuitive. This ease of use contributes to a smoother onboarding experience compared to other tools.
- Reviewers mention that while Syncfusion Essential Studio® offers a solid development environment, it sometimes lacks the specific features that users desire for more complex projects. This can lead to challenges in meeting unique workflow needs, as noted by some users.
- Users highlight that Foxit PDF Editor's performance is consistently reliable, with many stating it is fast and efficient for everyday tasks. This reliability is a significant factor in its higher overall ratings compared to Syncfusion Essential Studio®.
- G2 reviewers report that while Syncfusion Essential Studio® has a strong support rating, Foxit PDF Editor's support is also well-regarded, with users appreciating the quality of assistance they receive. However, some users feel that the support for Syncfusion is slightly more responsive, which can be crucial for developers in need of timely help.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Essential Studio
Syncfusion Essential Studio Community License - Complimentary for qualifying developers and organizations!
Free
A complimentary Essential Studio® license available to organizations and individuals with less than $1 million USD in annual gross revenue, 5 or fewer developers, and 10 or fewer total employees.
Note: An entity or organization may not have ever received more than $3,000,000 USD in capital from an outside source, such as private equity or venture capital, in order to be eligible for the Community License.
Value of $12,475 USD. No credit card required.
- Unlimited access to 1,700+ components and libraries, as well as all other products included with Essential Studio® .
- Wide range of product demos and training, including video tutorials, documentation, and KB articles.
- Does not expire. Licenses will continue to receive support and updates for new versions.
Foxit PDF Editor
PDF Editor with Admin Console
Starting at $10.99
1 User Per Month
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.
- 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
Free Trial
Essential Studio
Free Trial is available
Foxit PDF Editor
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
570
9.3
2,512
Ease of Use
8.4
577
9.0
2,548
Ease of Setup
8.8
348
9.1
1,154
Ease of Admin
8.7
229
8.9
750
Quality of Support
9.1
543
8.9
1,769
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
227
9.0
720
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
558
8.8
2,399
Features by Category
Signature Process
Not enough data
9.1
827
Not enough data
8.4
642
Not enough data
8.7
726
Not enough data
8.6
641
Not enough data
8.7
645
Not enough data
8.1
550
Not enough data
8.5
573
Not enough data
8.8
709
Agentic AI - E-Signature
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Security and Scalability
Not enough data
8.7
617
Not enough data
8.7
650
Not enough data
8.4
585
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
518
Not enough data
8.5
549
Not enough data
8.0
499
Not enough data
8.9
605
Not enough data
7.9
464
Organization
Not enough data
8.9
1229
Not enough data
8.9
1310
Not enough data
8.8
1303
Not enough data
8.8
1323
Editing
Not enough data
8.9
1396
Not enough data
9.0
1520
Not enough data
9.1
1449
Not enough data
8.8
1362
Not enough data
8.8
1327
Operating System
Not enough data
9.1
1175
Not enough data
7.6
728
Not enough data
7.2
651
Functionality
8.6
211
Not enough data
8.4
180
Not enough data
8.3
162
Not enough data
8.3
194
Not enough data
8.7
203
Not enough data
8.2
206
Not enough data
8.7
198
Not enough data
JavaScript Frameworks
8.9
96
Not enough data
8.1
98
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
8.5
616
Not enough data
8.8
720
Not enough data
8.8
679
Conversion
Not enough data
9.1
841
Not enough data
8.7
655
Not enough data
8.6
629
Logistics
Not enough data
8.6
642
Not enough data
9.2
834
Not enough data
9.0
760
Agentic AI - File Converter
Not enough data
7.8
30
Functionality
8.6
179
Not enough data
9.1
235
Not enough data
8.7
197
Not enough data
Management
8.9
213
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
223
Not enough data
Functionality
9.1
83
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
Support
8.3
92
Not enough data
8.2
93
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
Data Sources
8.3
52
8.5
369
8.3
51
8.3
348
8.5
61
9.0
382
Generation
7.8
46
8.5
355
7.8
43
8.1
337
8.0
45
8.2
338
Delivery
7.5
42
8.2
335
7.6
44
7.9
325
7.2
39
7.8
324
Generative AI
6.2
25
7.6
248
6.0
24
7.3
246
6.0
21
7.6
197
5.9
22
7.6
197
Agentic AI - Document Generation
3.3
6
8.3
16
Design
Not enough data
8.5
737
Not enough data
8.4
696
Not enough data
8.2
659
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.1
619
Not enough data
8.1
589
File Types
Not enough data
9.1
865
Not enough data
9.0
855
Not enough data
8.2
589
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
8.6
736
Not enough data
8.2
665
Not enough data
9.1
886
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
7.9
587
Not enough data
8.1
596
Not enough data
8.3
652
Operating System
Not enough data
9.1
850
Not enough data
7.7
540
Not enough data
7.3
483
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.7
352
Not enough data
7.6
350
Not enough data
7.6
272
Not enough data
7.3
268
Not enough data
7.6
273
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
7.9
23
Design
Not enough data
8.6
241
Not enough data
8.6
259
Not enough data
9.0
264
Not enough data
8.9
266
Not enough data
8.4
224
Not enough data
8.3
222
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
239
Not enough data
8.7
236
Charts
9.0
56
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
Documentation
8.1
56
Not enough data
Mobile
8.4
49
Not enough data
Web Frameworks
9.0
52
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Essential Studio and Foxit PDF Editor are categorized as Document Generation
Unique Categories
Essential Studio is categorized as Data Visualization Libraries, Component Libraries, JavaScript Web Frameworks, .NET Integrated Development Environments (IDE), and Mobile Development Frameworks
Foxit PDF Editor is categorized as Document Management, Document Creation, E-Signature, File Converter, Desktop Publishing, and PDF Editor
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Essential Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Foxit PDF Editor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
30.5%
Information Technology and Services
12.7%
Financial Services
4.1%
Accounting
2.4%
Program Development
2.4%
Other
48.0%
Construction
7.7%
Accounting
6.0%
Information Technology and Services
3.9%
Financial Services
3.8%
Higher Education
3.5%
Other
75.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
this free community version of syncfusion will stay free ?
2 Comments
SS
Hi Muhammad,
I'm not sure if my reply to your other inquiry didn't come through or if there was a system hiccup and your question was mistakenly posted...Read more
What is Syncfusion Essential Studio Enterprise Edition used for?
1 Comment
WK
.Net DevelopmentRead more
How do you use syncfusion?
1 Comment
HK
We have an ASP .Net Core app that is primarily used to maintain metadata for our main application. Most pages use grids. Our home, dashboard page has...Read more
What would be the best way to integrate this program into an in-house ERP?
4 Comments
KR
Hello Teran:
They have an enterprise edition available for purchase. I would check with FoxIt and request a custom quote with some best...Read more
How to change the Default font for text editing
4 Comments
PR
No this does not work no matter what the default always remains Helvetica. The font has to be selected every time you write text.Read more
How does the Foxit PDF Editor Suite stand out in terms of features and usability for professional PDF management?
3 Comments
YM
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...Read more
Hunting for software insights?
With over 3 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
or continue with
or continue with
By proceeding, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
