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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (47.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.99 1 User Per Month
$15.00 1 User Per Month Per Month
Foxit PDF Editor
Star Rating
(3,418)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.99 1 User Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansNitro PDF
Star Rating
(370)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$15.00 1 User Per Month Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Nitro PDF offers a robust Export feature, scoring 9.0, which allows for seamless conversion of PDFs to various formats. In contrast, Foxit PDF Editor, while slightly higher at 9.1, is noted for its faster processing times during exports.
- Reviewers mention that both products excel in Document Scanning, with scores of 8.8 each. However, users on G2 highlight that Foxit PDF Editor provides more advanced OCR capabilities, making it easier to convert scanned documents into editable text.
- Users say that Nitro PDF's Document Management capabilities score 8.6, which is competitive, but Foxit PDF Editor shines with a score of 8.9, particularly praised for its intuitive interface that simplifies organizing and retrieving documents.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have similar scores in Editing History (8.4 for Nitro and 8.8 for Foxit), users appreciate Foxit’s more detailed tracking of changes, which enhances collaboration on shared documents.
- G2 users report that Nitro PDF's Quality of Support scores 8.1, which is lower than Foxit PDF Editor's 8.9. Reviewers highlight that Foxit provides quicker response times and more comprehensive support resources, making it a better choice for businesses needing reliable assistance.
- Users report that both products have similar Ease of Use scores (8.8 for Nitro and 9.0 for Foxit), but reviewers mention that Foxit PDF Editor's user interface is more modern and user-friendly, which can significantly reduce the learning curve for new users.
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
Nitro PDF
Nitro PDF Standard
$15.00
1 User Per Month Per Month
With the Nitro PDF Standard plan, you get everything you need to create, edit, convert, combine, and collaborate on PDFs with ease—all at an unbeatable value. Designed for individuals, teams, and businesses seeking a full suite of PDF editing features, Nitro's PDF Standard plan boosts productivity and streamlines workflows.
- Create, convert & combine PDFs
- Manage and edit PDFs
- Collaborate and share with ease
Free Trial
Foxit PDF Editor
Free Trial is available
Nitro PDF
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
2,465
8.8
292
Ease of Use
9.0
2,501
8.8
296
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,104
9.2
143
Ease of Admin
8.9
729
8.9
95
Quality of Support
8.9
1,727
8.1
225
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
698
8.9
90
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,352
8.2
282
Features by Category
Signature Process
9.1
815
Not enough data
8.4
635
Not enough data
8.7
720
Not enough data
8.5
631
Not enough data
8.7
636
Not enough data
8.1
546
Not enough data
8.5
565
Not enough data
8.8
701
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Signature
7.8
20
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
8.1
18
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
Security and Scalability
8.7
613
Not enough data
8.7
646
Not enough data
8.4
581
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
518
Not enough data
8.5
547
Not enough data
8.0
499
Not enough data
8.9
603
Not enough data
7.9
463
Not enough data
Organization
8.8
1210
8.8
81
8.9
1295
8.7
81
8.8
1287
8.8
84
8.8
1312
8.5
85
Editing
8.9
1376
8.3
87
9.0
1487
8.7
90
9.1
1428
8.9
83
8.8
1350
8.7
83
8.8
1311
8.6
83
Operating System
9.1
1164
8.9
75
7.6
724
7.8
50
7.2
645
7.3
46
Security
8.5
612
Not enough data
8.8
715
Not enough data
8.8
672
Not enough data
Conversion
9.1
832
Not enough data
8.7
651
Not enough data
8.6
627
Not enough data
Logistics
8.6
640
Not enough data
9.2
824
Not enough data
9.0
754
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
244
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
8.7
68
8.4
692
8.1
65
8.2
656
8.0
63
Collaboration
8.1
616
8.3
63
8.1
588
8.0
62
File Types
9.1
862
9.1
71
9.0
851
9.1
72
8.2
586
7.8
57
Edit & Revise
8.6
732
8.6
67
8.2
663
8.1
62
9.1
880
9.0
72
Integrate & Embed
7.9
582
8.2
59
8.1
590
8.1
59
8.4
650
8.4
61
Operating System
9.1
846
9.1
72
7.7
539
8.1
52
7.3
480
7.6
50
Generative AI
7.7
349
Feature Not Available
7.6
345
Feature Not Available
7.7
270
Feature Not Available
7.3
266
Feature Not Available
7.6
268
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Document Creation
8.2
20
8.5
19
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 Nitro PDF are categorized as Document Creation and PDF Editor
Unique Categories
Foxit PDF Editor is categorized as Document Management, Document Generation, E-Signature, File Converter, and Desktop Publishing
Nitro PDF 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.)
Nitro PDF
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
6.0%
Information Technology and Services
4.0%
Financial Services
3.8%
Higher Education
3.5%
Other
75.0%
Information Technology and Services
9.0%
Computer Software
5.6%
Financial Services
5.4%
Construction
5.1%
Accounting
3.4%
Other
71.5%
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
Where can I find the most recent version of Nitro Pro?
1 Comment
Official Response from Nitro PDF
Visit https://www.gonitro.com/support/downloads to update your version of Nitro Pro.Read more
Product demo?
1 Comment
Official Response from Nitro PDF
You can view a product demo here: https://www.gonitro.com/live-demo-watchRead more
Volume discounts?
1 Comment
Official Response from Nitro PDF
Yes, we offer discounts through our Volume Licensing Program (VLP). To qualify as a VLP customer, you must have a need for 11 or more licenses of Nitro Pro.Read more
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