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

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Reviews

**Foxit PDF Editor** [

4.6/5(3,797)

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

**Foxit PDF Reader** [

4.6/5(172)

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

Pricing

**Foxit PDF Editor**
Free Trial

**Starting at $10.99** 1 User Per Month · PDF Editor with Admin Console

**Foxit PDF Reader**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Foxit PDF Editor**
2 months

Based on 149 responses

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Foxit PDF Editor**
11 months

Based on 139 responses

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Foxit PDF Editor**
$$$$$

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

Average Discount

**Foxit PDF Editor**
9%

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Foxit PDF Editor**
[
Ease of Use (510)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1233420&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
PDF Editing (378)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1232574&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (89)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1236139&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficulty (86)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1236269&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Foxit PDF Reader**
[
Ease of Use (16)
](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

**Foxit PDF Editor**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e89d21750715f4646ed61c011b2917dc/adobe-acrobat.png "Product Avatar Image")

Adobe Acrobat

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_092f0dd37ac28e1cb49a46b9e0b4ad3f/autocad-lt.png "Product Avatar Image")

AutoCAD LT

](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad-lt/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_271552315c04a03aac2d91953498dcd4/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud.png "Product Avatar Image")

Autodesk Forma (formerly...

](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-forma-formerly-autodesk-construction-cloud/reviews)[

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AwareIM

](https://www.g2.com/products/awareim/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/integrations)

**Foxit PDF Reader**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_20c010d5090054533c1b561ee4a019f9/dropbox.png "Product Avatar Image")

Dropbox

](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aacb4918faa37f2c4dd538399c278135/foxit-document-workflow-apis.png "Product Avatar Image")

Foxit Document Workflow APIs

](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-document-workflow-apis/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6bb9d7c1ecfe4fe6e24f36b4124e03c0/google-cloud-storage.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google Cloud Storage

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_89403f91f420a370f25b6800af702d70/microsoft-word.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft Word

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/integrations)

Screenshots

**Foxit PDF Editor**
 ![Foxit PDF Editor screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/178713/Edit-PDF.png)

**Foxit PDF Reader**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.3

9.32,569

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.2

9.2152

Ease of Use

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.0

9.02,610

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.1

9.1152

Ease of Setup

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.1

9.11,214

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.5

9.525

Ease of Admin

**Foxit PDF Editor**

8.9

8.9767

**Foxit PDF Reader**

7.5

7.56

Quality of Support

**Foxit PDF Editor**

8.9

8.91,819

**Foxit PDF Reader**

8.5

8.5117

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.0

9.0737

**Foxit PDF Reader**

7.7

7.78

Product Direction (% positive)

**Foxit PDF Editor**

8.8

8.82,448

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.8

9.8144

Features

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

9.2

1,927

8.8

104

Organization

Protect

8.9

1237

9.3(won by 0.4)

72

Document Management

8.9(won by 0.1)

1317

8.8

76

Document Scanning

8.8(won by 0.3)

1309

8.5

78

Editing History

Feature Not Available

8.5(won by default)

75

File Management

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Image Editing

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Text Editing

9.1(won by default)

19

Not enough data

User 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

Editing

Size

8.9(won by 0.3)

1401

8.6

77

Edit Fields

9.0(won by 0.3)

1536

8.7

83

Convert to PDF

9.1(won by 0.3)

1469

8.8

80

Field Functions

8.8(won by 0.5)

1365

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

8.3

70

Annotate

8.8

1350

8.9(won by 0.1)

81

Operating System

PC Operating System

9.1

1181

9.7(won by 0.6)

26

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

Mac Operating System

7.6

727

8.6(won by 1.0)

14

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

Linux Operating System

7.3

653

9.2(won by 1.9)

16

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

Additional Functionality

Commenting/Notes

9.9(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Digital Signature

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

PDF Conversion

9.7(won by default)

10

Not enough data

Merge/Append Files

9.4(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Annotations

9.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Document Review

9.9(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Rearrange Pages

10.0(won by default)

7

Not enough data

Delete Pages

9.4(won by default)

8

Not enough data

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

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

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

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

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

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Side-by-Side Comparison

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optical Character Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rotate Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

E-Signature[Hide 79 FeaturesShow 79 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

1,049

Not enough data

Signature Process

Document Signing

9.1(won by default)

831

Not enough data

Reminders and Expirations

8.4(won by default)

641

Not enough data

Sign-In Process

8.8(won by default)

729

Not enough data

Mobile Signatures

8.6(won by default)

641

Not enough data

Signature Workflow

8.7(won by default)

644

Not enough data

Bulk Digital Signatures 

8.1(won by default)

550

Not enough data

Reporting

8.5(won by default)

572

Not enough data

Signature Document Creation

8.8(won by default)

710

Not enough data

Multi-Party Signing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - E-Signature

Autonomous Task Execution

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Decision Making

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security and Scalability

Signature History and Audit

8.7(won by default)

651

Not enough data

Regulatory Compliance

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Enterprise Scalability

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Platform

Custom Branding

8.3(won by default)

518

Not enough data

User, Role, and Access Management

8.5(won by default)

549

Not enough data

Internationalization

8.0(won by default)

499

Not enough data

Performance and Reliability

8.9(won by default)

606

Not enough data

Integration APIs

7.9(won by default)

464

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Renewal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Expiration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Signature Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Collaboration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Searchable Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

QR Codes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Age Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customer Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Waiver Kiosk

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Photo Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conditional Logic

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

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

File Converter[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

977

Not enough data

Security

Data Recovery

8.5(won by default)

617

Not enough data

File Details

8.8(won by default)

721

Not enough data

Password

8.8(won by default)

679

Not enough data

Conversion

Convert

9.1(won by default)

846

Not enough data

Batch Conversion

8.7(won by default)

656

Not enough data

Batch View

8.6(won by default)

630

Not enough data

Logistics

Integrate

8.6(won by default)

642

Not enough data

Edit

9.2(won by default)

843

Not enough data

Split and Merge

9.1(won by default)

765

Not enough data

Agentic AI - File Converter

Decision Making

7.9(won by default)

31

Not enough data

Document Generation[Hide 62 FeaturesShow 62 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.0

444

Not enough data

Data Sources

Software

8.5(won by default)

370

Not enough data

Spreadsheets

8.3(won by default)

349

Not enough data

Documents

9.0(won by default)

383

Not enough data

Generation

Templates

8.5(won by default)

356

Not enough data

Automation

8.1(won by default)

338

Not enough data

Branding

8.2(won by default)

339

Not enough data

Email Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Delivery

Workflow

8.2(won by default)

337

Not enough data

Schedule

7.8(won by default)

326

Not enough data

Batch

7.8(won by default)

325

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

7.6(won by default)

249

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

7.3(won by default)

247

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Image

7.6(won by default)

197

Not enough data

AI Image-to-Text

7.6(won by default)

197

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Document Generation

Autonomous Task Execution

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Output Formats

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract Drafting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interaction Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contract/License Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conditional Logic

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Creation[Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

1,048

Not enough data

Design

Graphics

8.5(won by default)

740

Not enough data

Templates

8.4(won by default)

697

Not enough data

Themes

8.2(won by default)

660

Not enough data

Collaboration

Real-Time Communication

8.1(won by default)

589

Not enough data

Multi-User Collaboration

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

File Types

Import

9.0(won by default)

856

Not enough data

Export

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Web Publishing

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Edit & Revise

Document Editor

9.1(won by default)

888

Not enough data

Revision History

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Suggestion Mode

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Integrate & Embed

Applications

8.3(won by default)

651

Not enough data

Calendar

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Website

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Operating System

PC Operating System

9.1(won by default)

849

Not enough data

Mac Operating System

7.7(won by default)

540

Not enough data

Linux Operating System

7.3(won by default)

484

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

7.7(won by default)

353

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

7.6(won by default)

351

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Image

7.6(won by default)

272

Not enough data

AI Text-to-Speech

7.3(won by default)

268

Not enough data

AI Image-to-Text

7.6(won by default)

273

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Document Creation

Proactive Assistance

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Desktop Publishing[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

330

Not enough data

Design

Templates

8.6(won by default)

241

Not enough data

Infographics

8.4(won by default)

224

Not enough data

Asset Library

8.3(won by default)

222

Not enough data

Layout editor

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Publishing formats

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Saved preferences

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Mobile Access

8.3(won by default)

239

Not enough data

File Storage

8.7(won by default)

236

Not enough data

Show 3 feature categories 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

Document Management[Hide 78 FeaturesShow 78 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Lifecycle Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

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Compliance Management

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For Medical Purposes

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Real-Time Notifications

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Risk Assessment

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Drag & Drop

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Quality Control

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Archiving & Retention

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Approval Process Control

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Secure Data Storage

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Mobile Access

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Version Control

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Task Management

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Indexing

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Alerts/Notifications

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Activity Tracking

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Disaster Recovery

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Multiple Format Support

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Change Management

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File Management

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File Sharing

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Document Management

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Document Automation

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Access Controls/Permissions

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Data Import/Export

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Audit Trail

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Role-Based Permissions

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Audit Management

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API

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Rules-Based Workflow

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Electronic Signature

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Document Review

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Full Text Search

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Revision History

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Forms Management

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SSL Security

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Access Expiration Management

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Optical Character Recognition

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Commenting/Notes

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Document Editing

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File Recovery

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Offline Access

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Annotations

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Compliance Tracking

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Email Management

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Customizable Branding

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Document Capture

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File Conversion

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Tagging

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Automated Scheduling

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Metadata Management

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Document Templates

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Autosave

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For Engineering Documents

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Training Management

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Version Rollback

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Digital Signature

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Status Tracking

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Version Comparison

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Mobile App

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AI Copilot

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Commenting/Notes

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Custom Brushes

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Generative AI

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Pattern, Color & Art Storage

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Multi-Language

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CAD Tools

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User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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Foxit PDF Editor

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

66.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

25.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

8.3%

[![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.)

66.0%

35.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

25.8%

38.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

8.3%

26.5%

Reviewers' Industry

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Foxit PDF Editor

Construction

7.8%

Accounting

6.0%

Information Technology and Services

4.0%

Financial Services

3.8%

Higher Education

3.5%

Other

75.0%

[![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

## Foxit PDF Editor vs Foxit PDF Reader FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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

Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Reader differ primarily in editing capabilities, with Foxit PDF Editor offering advanced PDF editing and Foxit PDF Reader focused on viewing and basic annotation.

| [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) | [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews): 4.6/5 (3,704 reviews) | G2 Rating (reviews): 4.6/5 (172 reviews) |
| Largest Segment: Small-Business | Largest Segment: Small-Business |
| Ease of Setup score: 9.1 | Ease of Setup score: 9.5 |
| Quality of Support score: 8.9 | Quality of Support score: 8.5 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength: Advanced editing and document management | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength: Ease of use (17 all-time mentions) |

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

Foxit PDF Reader is rated higher for value, with a Price/Cost satisfaction score of 9.1 versus Foxit PDF Editor's 9.0.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Reviewers highlight cost savings compared to Adobe and value the advanced editing features, but some mention the full version is expensive for everyday use.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers consistently praise its affordability and free access to core features, noting it is a cost-effective alternative for small and mid-sized businesses.
- **Switching reasons:** Many reviewers switched from Adobe to Foxit PDF Editor for lower costs and a more intuitive interface.

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

The top 3 alternatives to Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Reader are PDF Reader Pro, Nitro PDF, and Adobe Acrobat.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) | 4.6/5 (3,704 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers cite cost savings over Adobe | Advanced editing and document management |
| [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews) | 4.6/5 (172 reviews) | Small-Business | Praised for affordability and free access | Ease of use (17 all-time mentions) |
| [PDF Reader Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-reader-pro/reviews) | 4.4/5 (32 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Lightweight and fast performance |
| [Nitro PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/nitro-pdf/reviews) | 4.4/5 (389 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive PDF editing tools |
| [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) | 4.5/5 (5,332 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Industry-standard PDF editing and compatibility |

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

Buyers should prioritize editing capabilities, ease of use, integration options, document management, and support quality when comparing Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Reader.

- **Editing capabilities:** Foxit PDF Editor is consistently cited for advanced editing, while Foxit PDF Reader is praised for basic editing (6 all-time mentions).
- **Ease of use:** Foxit PDF Reader has 17 all-time mentions for ease of use; Foxit PDF Editor scores 9.0 for Ease of Use.
- **Integration options:** Foxit PDF Editor integrates with Adobe Acrobat (208 mentions), Box (103), and Microsoft SharePoint (2); Foxit PDF Reader integrates with Dropbox (1 recent mention).
- **Document management:** Foxit PDF Reader has 7 all-time mentions for document management; Foxit PDF Editor is cited for advanced document management in recent reviews.
- **Support quality:** Foxit PDF Editor scores 8.9 for Quality of Support; Foxit PDF Reader scores 8.5.

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

Foxit PDF Editor's headline strength is advanced editing, while Foxit PDF Reader's is ease of use.

- **Foxit PDF Editor strengths:** Advanced editing and document management, cost savings over Adobe, intuitive interface, and robust integration options.
- **Foxit PDF Editor trade-offs:** Some reviewers note the full version is expensive for everyday use, advanced features can be hard to locate, and performance may slow with very large files.
- **Foxit PDF Reader strengths:** Ease of use (17 all-time mentions), form filling (9), PDF processing (9), easy conversion (8), user-friendly interface (7), and document management (7).
- **Foxit PDF Reader trade-offs:** Upgrade prompts and limited advanced editing in the free version, occasional software bugs (5 all-time mentions), and OCR issues (3).

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

Foxit PDF Editor is the better fit for small businesses, as both products' largest reviewer segment is Small-Business, but Foxit PDF Editor is more frequently cited for advanced editing and cost savings in this segment.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers highlighting advanced editing, intuitive setup, and cost savings as key benefits for small business workflows.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Small-Business is also the largest segment, with reviewers praising its ease of use and affordability for basic PDF tasks.

### Which PDF Editor platform has better integrations?

Foxit PDF Editor is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing more integration options and higher mention counts.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Integrates with Adobe Acrobat (208 all-time mentions), Box (103), and Microsoft SharePoint (2), supporting workflows across design, cloud storage, and productivity platforms.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Integrates with Dropbox (recent mention), with reviewers noting basic cloud storage integration.

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

Foxit PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Reader are rated within 0.4 points on Quality of Support, with Foxit PDF Editor scoring 8.9 and Foxit PDF Reader 8.5, indicating near parity.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, though a few note slow or inconsistent experiences.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers report positive support experiences, with most citing easy access and helpful responses, though a few mention occasional delays.

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

Foxit PDF Reader is rated higher for Ease of Setup, scoring 9.5 versus Foxit PDF Editor's 9.1, indicating a smoother implementation experience.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Reviewers describe setup as easy and straightforward, with many citing quick deployment and minimal onboarding time.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers consistently highlight its fast, simple installation and immediate usability across devices and operating systems.

### Which product has better Edit?

Foxit PDF Editor is the stronger product for Edit, with more advanced editing features and higher reviewer-cited strengths.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Advanced editing is a top-cited strength in recent reviews, with a 9.0 Ease of Use score and frequent praise for editing capabilities.
- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Editing capabilities are mentioned in 6 all-time reviews, with a 9.1 Ease of Use score, but reviewers note limitations in advanced editing features compared to Foxit PDF Editor.

Alternatives

**Foxit PDF Editor Alternatives**

 ![Nitro PDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0effc2c8707addc0bc87be537d895c74/nitro-pdf.svg "Nitro PDF")

[
Nitro PDF
](/products/nitro-pdf/reviews)

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

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

 ![Wondershare PDFelement](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b2b015b79fe294e95e3a05c4b7ffe26/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement.svg "Wondershare PDFelement")

[
Wondershare PDFelement
](/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews)

 ![pdfFiller](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/83b07247bf04670bf2d2ce0c52507d91/pdffiller.svg "pdfFiller")

[
pdfFiller
](/products/pdffiller/reviews)

**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)