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

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Reviews

**Foxit PDF Editor** [

4.6/5(3,783)

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

**PDFsam Basic** [

4.2/5(48)

](https://www.g2.com/products/pdfsam-basic/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Foxit PDF Editor**
Free Trial

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

**PDFsam Basic**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Foxit PDF Editor**
2 months

Based on 149 responses

**PDFsam Basic**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Foxit PDF Editor**
11 months

Based on 139 responses

**PDFsam Basic**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

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

**PDFsam Basic**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Foxit PDF Editor**
9%

**PDFsam Basic**
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)

**PDFsam Basic**
Not enough data

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)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f5acd1da14b345f319001b18d61238ef/awareim.png "Product Avatar Image")

AwareIM

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

**PDFsam Basic**
Not enough data

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)

**PDFsam Basic**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.3

9.32,561

**PDFsam Basic**

9.1

9.141

Ease of Use

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.0

9.02,603

**PDFsam Basic**

9.0

9.041

Ease of Setup

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.1

9.11,207

**PDFsam Basic**
Not enough data

Ease of Admin

**Foxit PDF Editor**

8.9

8.9767

**PDFsam Basic**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**Foxit PDF Editor**

8.9

8.91,811

**PDFsam Basic**

7.9

7.929

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.0

9.0737

**PDFsam Basic**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**Foxit PDF Editor**

8.8

8.82,444

**PDFsam Basic**

8.8

8.839

Features

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

9.1

1,902

8.1

39

Organization

Protect

8.9(won by 1.0)

1237

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

7.9

22

Document Management

8.9(won by 0.2)

1317

8.7

30

Document Scanning

8.8(won by 0.6)

1309

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

8.2

27

Editing History

Feature Not Available

7.6(won by default)

25

File Management

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Text Editing

8.6(won by default)

15

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

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Editing

Size

8.9(won by 0.2)

1400

8.7

33

Edit Fields

9.0(won by 1.3)

1536

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

7.7

27

Convert to PDF

9.1(won by 1.0)

1465

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

8.1

30

Field Functions

8.8(won by 0.9)

1365

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

7.9

26

Annotate

8.8(won by 0.6)

1353

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

8.2

24

Operating System

PC Operating System

9.1(won by default)

1181

Not enough data

Mac Operating System

7.6(won by default)

727

Not enough data

Linux Operating System

7.3(won by default)

653

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Commenting/Notes

9.9(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Digital Signature

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

PDF Conversion

9.6(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Merge/Append Files

9.4(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Annotations

9.5(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Document Review

9.9(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Rearrange Pages

10.0(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Delete Pages

9.2(won by default)

6

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

1,047

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)

728

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)

650

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

8.7

976

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)

842

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

443

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)

336

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

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Medical Purposes

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Legal Professionals

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Indexing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Format Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Revision History

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Expiration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optical Character Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Autosave

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Engineering Documents

Not enough data

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Training Management

Not enough data

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Version Rollback

Not enough data

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Digital Signature

Not enough data

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Status Tracking

Not enough data

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Version Comparison

Not enough data

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Document Check-in/Check-out

Not enough data

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Not enough data

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Additional Functionality

Data Visualization

Not enough data

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Mobile App

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AI Copilot

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Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

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Text Editing

Not enough data

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Custom Brushes

Not enough data

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Generative AI

Not enough data

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Watermarking

Not enough data

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Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

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Pattern, Color & Art Storage

Not enough data

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Version Control

Not enough data

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API

Not enough data

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Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

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Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

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Design Templates

Not enough data

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Search/Filter

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Not enough data

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Not enough data

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Data Storage Management

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Interactive Content

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Drag & Drop Editor

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Video Editing

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Preview Functionality

Not enough data

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Multi-Language

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Customizable Branding

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CAD Tools

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Content Library

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Custom Fonts

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3D Digital Asset Management

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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.)

25.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

8.2%

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PDFsam Basic

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

41.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

33.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

25.0%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

66.0%

41.7%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

25.7%

33.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

8.2%

25.0%

Reviewers' Industry

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Foxit PDF Editor

Construction

7.7%

Accounting

6.0%

Information Technology and Services

4.0%

Financial Services

3.8%

Higher Education

3.5%

Other

75.0%

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PDFsam Basic

Information Technology and Services

8.3%

Telecommunications

6.3%

Computer Software

6.3%

Higher Education

4.2%

Staffing and Recruiting

4.2%

Other

70.8%

FAQs

## Foxit PDF Editor vs PDFsam Basic FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Foxit PDF Editor vs PDFsam Basic?

Foxit PDF Editor stands out for its higher reviewer satisfaction, broader feature set, and superior support compared to PDFsam Basic, which is favored for its simplicity and free core functionality.

| [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) | [PDFsam Basic](https://www.g2.com/products/pdfsam-basic/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (3,706 reviews) | 4.2/5 (48 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.1 | — |
| 8.9 | 7.9 |
| Super easy to use, robust editing and annotation features, and a significantly better UI/UE than competitors | Simple, fast, and free solution for merging and splitting PDFs |

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

Foxit PDF Editor is rated as the stronger value on price and cost satisfaction compared to PDFsam Basic.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Reviewers consistently highlight Foxit PDF Editor as a less expensive alternative to Adobe, with many citing its affordability and robust feature set as key reasons for switching.
- **PDFsam Basic:** Reviewers appreciate that PDFsam Basic is free for core features, making it a go-to for basic PDF manipulation without cost.
- **Switching reasons:** Many reviewers report switching to Foxit PDF Editor from Adobe due to lower costs and better usability.

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

The top three alternatives to Foxit PDF Editor and PDFsam Basic are Adobe Acrobat, Nitro PDF, and Wondershare PDFelement.

| 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 (3,706 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers highlight affordability and robust editing features | Super easy to use, robust editing and annotation features, and a significantly better UI/UE than competitors |
| [PDFsam Basic](https://www.g2.com/products/pdfsam-basic/reviews) | 4.2/5 (48 reviews) | Small-Business | Free for core features, praised for simplicity | Simple, fast, and free solution for merging and splitting PDFs |
| [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) | 4.5/5 (5,335 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers note higher cost but comprehensive feature set | Industry standard for PDF editing with extensive features |
| [Nitro PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/nitro-pdf/reviews) | 4.4/5 (389 reviews) | Small-Business | Praised for value and ease of use | Efficient workflow and strong editing capabilities |
| [Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,044 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers highlight affordability and intuitive interface | User-friendly design and versatile PDF management |

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

Buyers should prioritize editing capabilities, ease of use, integration options, support quality, and cost satisfaction when comparing Foxit PDF Editor and PDFsam Basic.

- **Editing capabilities:** Foxit PDF Editor is frequently praised for robust editing and annotation features, while PDFsam Basic is limited to merging, splitting, and basic manipulation without full editing.
- **Ease of use:** Both products score 9.0 on Ease of Use, with reviewers highlighting Foxit PDF Editor's intuitive UI and PDFsam Basic's straightforward interface.
- **Integration options:** Foxit PDF Editor integrates with tools like Adobe Acrobat, Box, and Microsoft SharePoint, while PDFsam Basic does not have notable integration mentions.
- **Support quality:** Foxit PDF Editor scores 8.9 on Quality of Support, compared to 7.9 for PDFsam Basic.
- **Cost satisfaction:** Foxit PDF Editor is rated higher on price/cost satisfaction, while PDFsam Basic is valued for being free for core features.

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

Foxit PDF Editor's headline strength is its robust editing and annotation features, while PDFsam Basic is favored for its simplicity and free core functionality.

- **Foxit PDF Editor strengths:** Super easy to use, robust editing and annotation features, significantly better UI/UE than competitors, praised for affordability and integration options, and high satisfaction with initial setup.
- **Foxit PDF Editor trade-offs:** Some reviewers note occasional issues with advanced features, interface clutter, and performance with very large files.
- **PDFsam Basic strengths:** Simple, fast, and free solution for merging and splitting PDFs, intuitive drag-and-drop interface, and available on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
- **PDFsam Basic trade-offs:** Limited to basic PDF manipulation without full editing capabilities, occasional update and stability issues, and lower support satisfaction compared to Foxit PDF Editor.

### Is Foxit PDF Editor or PDFsam Basic better for small businesses?

Foxit PDF Editor is the better fit for small businesses, supported by its dominant small-business segment and strong reviewer sentiment.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Small-Business segment; reviewers consistently highlight ease of use, robust editing features, and cost savings as key benefits for small business workflows.
- **PDFsam Basic:** Small-Business segment; reviewers appreciate its free core features and simplicity for basic PDF tasks, but note its limited editing capabilities.

### Which PDF Editor platform has better integrations?

Foxit PDF Editor is favored for integrations, with multiple reviewer-cited connections to major platforms, while PDFsam Basic has no notable integration mentions.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Integrates with Adobe Acrobat (208 all-time mentions), Box (104 all-time mentions), and Microsoft SharePoint (recent reviewer mentions).
- **PDFsam Basic:** No notable integration mentions in recent reviews.

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

Foxit PDF Editor outperforms PDFsam Basic on Quality of Support by a material margin of 1.0 points.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Reviewers frequently cite responsive and helpful support, with a Quality of Support score of 8.9.
- **PDFsam Basic:** Reviewers note generally positive but less consistent support experiences, with a Quality of Support score of 7.9.

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

Foxit PDF Editor leads on Ease of Setup, with a score of 9.1 and consistently positive reviewer feedback, while PDFsam Basic lacks a scored dimension but is described as easy to install.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Reviewers consistently describe the initial setup as very easy, quick, and straightforward, with many citing zero onboarding time and smooth deployment across teams.
- **PDFsam Basic:** Reviewers describe installation and training as very easy, with a simple and intuitive interface, but no scored Ease of Setup dimension is available.

### Which product has better Edit?

Foxit PDF Editor is the stronger product for Edit, with higher reviewer satisfaction and more robust editing capabilities.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Meets Requirements score of 9.3, frequent reviewer praise for editing and annotation features, and consistent mention of editing as a core strength.
- **PDFsam Basic:** Meets Requirements score of 9.1, but reviewers note it is limited to merging, splitting, and basic manipulation without full editing capabilities.

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)

**PDFsam Basic Alternatives**

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

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

 ![PDFCreator](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_da0564b72d05bfc381f8faaed8ce5c9d/pdfcreator.png "PDFCreator")

[
PDFCreator
](/products/pdfcreator/reviews)

 ![PDF-XChange Editor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_6d6cdae1357e7a4f1632aa67179169d3/pdf-xchange-editor.png "PDF-XChange Editor")

[
PDF-XChange Editor
](/products/pdf-xchange-editor/reviews)

 ![Foxit PDF Reader](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/946dc923c008dc305012393148dccb15/foxit-pdf-reader.svg "Foxit PDF Reader")

[
Foxit PDF Reader
](/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews)