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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (39.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $16.00 Per Month
No pricing available
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
Star Rating
(295)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $16.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansPDF-XChange Editor
Star Rating
(144)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PDF-XChange EditorSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac excels in document scanning, achieving a score of 9.3, while PDF-XChange Editor scores slightly lower at 8.9. Reviewers mention that FineReader's OCR capabilities are particularly robust, making it a preferred choice for users needing high-quality text recognition.
- Reviewers mention that PDF-XChange Editor offers superior document management features, scoring 9.0 compared to FineReader's 8.6. Users appreciate the intuitive interface for organizing and managing documents, which enhances productivity in enterprise environments.
- G2 users highlight FineReader's strong performance in editing capabilities, particularly in file type support and size adjustments, both scoring 9.1. In contrast, PDF-XChange Editor's editing features, while solid, score slightly lower, with users noting that FineReader provides a more comprehensive editing experience.
- Users on G2 report that PDF-XChange Editor shines in annotation features, achieving a score of 9.2, while FineReader scores 8.9. Reviewers mention that the variety of annotation tools available in PDF-XChange makes it easier to collaborate on documents effectively.
- Reviewers say that FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac has a slight edge in ease of setup, scoring 9.2 compared to PDF-XChange Editor's 9.0. Users appreciate the straightforward installation process and user-friendly onboarding experience with FineReader.
- Users report that both products have strong integration capabilities, but FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac scores 9.0, while PDF-XChange Editor scores 8.9. Reviewers mention that FineReader's ability to integrate seamlessly with various applications enhances its utility in diverse workflows.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
FineReader for Windows Standard
Starting at $16.00
Per Month
Monthly Plan
- Edit, protect and collaborate on PDFs
- Create and convert PDFs
- Digitize paper documents and scans with OCR
PDF-XChange Editor
No pricing availableFree Trial
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
Free Trial is available
PDF-XChange Editor
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
219
9.2
112
Ease of Use
8.9
223
9.1
113
Ease of Setup
9.3
72
9.1
23
Ease of Admin
9.1
52
8.8
20
Quality of Support
8.4
148
8.8
94
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
84
9.0
17
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
205
8.7
108
Features by Category
Format
9.1
56
Not enough data
9.2
56
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Edit
9.1
57
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
44
Not enough data
9.1
45
Not enough data
Operating System
9.3
56
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
9.0
70
9.1
82
Feature Not Available
9.0
83
9.3
87
8.9
82
Feature Not Available
8.8
85
Editing
9.1
86
8.9
87
9.0
83
9.2
89
9.2
80
9.3
85
9.1
73
8.9
85
9.0
71
9.2
82
Operating System
9.5
69
9.2
40
8.6
46
8.4
22
Feature Not Available
7.8
17
Edit
9.2
87
Not enough data
8.9
85
Not enough data
9.0
83
Not enough data
8.8
82
Not enough data
Logistics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Sources
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.9
32
Generation
Not enough data
8.0
28
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.9
25
Delivery
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.9
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
8.7
43
8.2
26
Feature Not Available
8.3
23
Feature Not Available
7.3
23
Collaboration
Feature Not Available
7.5
18
Feature Not Available
7.7
16
File Types
9.2
54
8.8
25
9.3
52
8.3
25
8.3
39
8.5
22
Edit & Revise
Feature Not Available
8.7
24
Feature Not Available
8.3
21
9.1
56
9.0
27
Integrate & Embed
Feature Not Available
7.8
20
Feature Not Available
8.1
20
Feature Not Available
8.7
19
Operating System
9.6
54
9.0
27
8.2
35
8.8
15
Feature Not Available
8.3
11
Generative AI
8.7
27
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
8.2
27
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
9.6
8
Not enough data
Operating System
9.5
90
Not enough data
8.0
49
Not enough data
7.2
37
Not enough data
Document Processing
9.1
95
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
52
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.7
81
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
84
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
Agentic AI - OCR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac and PDF-XChange Editor are categorized as PDF Editor and Document Creation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PDF-XChange 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
Translation and Localization
10.6%
Information Technology and Services
8.5%
Higher Education
6.8%
Legal Services
4.4%
Education Management
3.8%
Other
65.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Accounting
6.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.0%
Construction
4.3%
Computer Software
4.3%
Other
68.8%
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Discussions
What does abbyy FineReader do?
4 Comments
SP
It digitizes nearly any printed text you can scan with high accuracy in many languages, including multiple languages and can be taught to correctly identify...Read more
How can I drag a page between pdf documents?
2 Comments
PK
I regret to say, but the drag and drop option is not supported at the moment in ABBYY FineReader 15.
To be able to add the pages from another file, the...Read more
I can't resolve the internal error that sometimes appears during use.
2 Comments
Official Response from FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac
We are sorry to hear you faced an issue while using FineReader PDF.
To help investigate the problem, please feel free to contact the ABBYY support team...Read more
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
AS
If you are interested in translation, please visit the page:
https://www.tracker-software.com/languages/pdf-xchange-editor
then email...Read more
Is pdf-xchange available for mobile?
1 Comment
AS
PDF-XChange Editor is not available for mobileRead more
What is the best way to use it? Any new features coming in soon?
1 Comment
OP
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...Read more
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