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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (38.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.99 1 User Per Month
No pricing available
Foxit PDF Editor
Star Rating
(3,426)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 plansMicrosoft Word
Star Rating
(1,953)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft WordSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft Word excels in document editing capabilities, with a Document Editor score of 9.2, while Foxit PDF Editor follows closely with a score of 9.1. Reviewers mention that Word's rich formatting options and extensive template library make it a preferred choice for creating professional documents.
- Reviewers mention that Foxit PDF Editor shines in import functionality, scoring 9.0 compared to Word's 8.6. Users appreciate Foxit's ability to handle various file formats seamlessly, making it easier to work with existing documents.
- Users on G2 highlight the ease of use of Microsoft Word, scoring 9.2, which is slightly higher than Foxit PDF Editor's 9.0. Reviewers say that Word's intuitive interface and familiar layout contribute to a smoother user experience, especially for those who are already accustomed to Microsoft products.
- Reviewers mention that both products offer strong support, with Foxit PDF Editor scoring 8.9 in Quality of Support, just ahead of Word's 8.8. Users report that Foxit's customer service is responsive and helpful, particularly for troubleshooting PDF-specific issues.
- Users say that Microsoft Word's collaboration features, while scoring 8.2, are slightly better than Foxit PDF Editor's 8.1. Reviewers appreciate Word's real-time collaboration tools, which allow multiple users to edit documents simultaneously, enhancing teamwork.
- G2 users report that Microsoft Word has a slight edge in graphics capabilities, scoring 8.3 compared to Foxit's 8.5. However, users mention that Foxit offers better tools for PDF annotations and comments, making it a strong contender for users focused on PDF editing.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Microsoft Word
No pricing availableFree Trial
Foxit PDF Editor
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Word
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
2,476
9.4
1,412
Ease of Use
9.0
2,512
9.2
1,424
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,114
9.4
265
Ease of Admin
8.9
730
9.2
147
Quality of Support
8.9
1,738
8.8
1,135
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
699
9.0
139
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,362
8.9
1,322
Features by Category
Signature Process
9.1
819
Not enough data
8.4
639
Not enough data
8.7
724
Not enough data
8.5
635
Not enough data
8.7
640
Not enough data
8.1
549
Not enough data
8.5
569
Not enough data
8.8
705
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Signature
7.6
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
Security and Scalability
8.7
616
Not enough data
8.7
649
Not enough data
8.4
584
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
518
Not enough data
8.5
548
Not enough data
8.0
499
Not enough data
8.9
603
Not enough data
7.9
463
Not enough data
Organization
8.9
1218
Not enough data
8.9
1303
Not enough data
8.8
1296
Not enough data
8.8
1320
Not enough data
Editing
8.9
1384
Not enough data
9.0
1496
Not enough data
9.1
1436
Not enough data
8.8
1358
Not enough data
8.8
1318
Not enough data
Operating System
9.1
1169
Not enough data
7.6
728
Not enough data
7.2
649
Not enough data
Security
8.5
612
Not enough data
8.8
716
Not enough data
8.8
673
Not enough data
Conversion
9.1
834
Not enough data
8.7
652
Not enough data
8.6
628
Not enough data
Logistics
8.6
641
Not enough data
9.2
826
Not enough data
9.0
756
Not enough data
Agentic AI - File Converter
7.7
28
Not enough data
Data Sources
8.5
366
Not enough data
8.3
345
Not enough data
9.0
377
Not enough data
Generation
8.5
351
Not enough data
8.1
333
Not enough data
8.2
334
Not enough data
Delivery
8.2
332
Not enough data
7.9
322
Not enough data
7.8
321
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
245
Not enough data
7.3
243
Not enough data
7.6
194
Not enough data
7.6
194
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Generation
8.3
13
Not enough data
Design
8.5
735
8.3
647
8.4
692
8.6
658
8.2
656
8.4
629
Collaboration
8.1
616
8.2
584
8.1
588
7.8
522
File Types
9.1
864
9.1
655
9.0
853
8.6
640
8.2
588
8.3
483
Edit & Revise
8.6
734
8.7
622
8.2
665
8.4
607
9.1
882
9.2
660
Integrate & Embed
7.9
583
8.3
497
8.1
591
8.3
475
8.4
651
8.5
514
Operating System
9.1
846
9.3
629
7.7
539
8.5
432
7.3
480
7.6
332
Generative AI
7.7
349
7.5
125
7.6
345
7.7
123
7.7
270
6.7
121
7.3
266
7.0
120
7.6
268
6.7
118
Agentic AI - Document Creation
8.2
20
6.4
40
Design
8.5
240
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
221
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.3
236
Not enough data
8.6
234
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Foxit PDF Editor and Microsoft Word are categorized as Document Creation
Unique Categories
Foxit PDF Editor is categorized as Document Management, Document Generation, E-Signature, File Converter, Desktop Publishing, and PDF Editor
Microsoft Word has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Foxit PDF Editor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft Word
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
Construction
7.7%
Accounting
6.1%
Information Technology and Services
4.0%
Financial Services
3.8%
Higher Education
3.5%
Other
75.0%
Information Technology and Services
9.8%
Computer Software
7.2%
Higher Education
6.0%
Education Management
3.9%
Marketing and Advertising
3.8%
Other
69.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
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 do I eliminate all the font changes that happen when I scan a legal document?
3 Comments
BP
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...Read more
Is Microsoft Word the ideal software for working with digital documents?
3 Comments
CF
Particularly, I think that Microsoft Word is indeed the best for creating digital documents since it offers a wide variety of tools that allow for a very...Read more
What is the Advanced Use of MS Word?
3 Comments
FN
One of my most used functions in MS Word is the ability to design and create forms and templates for my small business. These docs and forms can be shared...Read more
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