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# Foxit PDF Editor vs Smallpdf 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)

**Smallpdf** [

4.5/5(305)

](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Foxit PDF Editor**
Free Trial

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

**Smallpdf**
Free Trial

**$12.00** · Monthly Plan

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Foxit PDF Editor**
2 months

Based on 149 responses

**Smallpdf**
2 months

Based on 11 responses

Return on Investment

**Foxit PDF Editor**
11 months

Based on 139 responses

**Smallpdf**
3 months8 months sooner

Based on 11 responses

Perceived Cost

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

**Smallpdf**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Foxit PDF Editor**
9%2% more

**Smallpdf**
7%

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)

**Smallpdf**
[
Ease of Use (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1900636&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Conversion (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1900511&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1900977&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Additional Costs (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2382268&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)[

 ![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)

**Smallpdf**
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)

**Smallpdf**
 ![Smallpdf 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/205122/Page--Desktop---Mobile.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.3

9.32,560

**Smallpdf**

9.0

9.0240

Ease of Use

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.0

9.02,602

**Smallpdf**

9.4

9.4243

Ease of Setup

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.1

9.11,206

**Smallpdf**

9.5

9.542

Ease of Admin

**Foxit PDF Editor**

8.9

8.9767

**Smallpdf**

9.5

9.525

Quality of Support

**Foxit PDF Editor**

8.9

8.91,810

**Smallpdf**

8.7

8.7203

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Foxit PDF Editor**

9.0

9.0737

**Smallpdf**

9.2

9.226

Product Direction (% positive)

**Foxit PDF Editor**

8.8

8.82,443

**Smallpdf**

9.3

9.3225

Features

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

9.1

1,901

8.8

145

Organization

Protect

8.9

1237

9.0(won by 0.1)

108

Document Management

8.9

1317

9.0(won by 0.1)

113

Document Scanning

8.8

1309

8.9(won by 0.1)

108

Editing History

Feature Not Available

8.7(won by default)

112

File Management

10.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Text Editing

8.5(won by default)

14

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(tied score)

1400

8.9(tied score)

123

Edit Fields

9.0(won by 0.2)

1536

8.8

118

Convert to PDF

9.1

1465

9.2(won by 0.1)

116

Field Functions

8.8(tied score)

1365

8.8(tied score)

107

Annotate

8.8(won by 0.3)

1353

8.5

105

Operating System

PC Operating System

9.1(won by 0.2)

1181

8.9

108

Mac Operating System

7.6

727

8.5(won by 0.9)

87

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

Linux Operating System

7.3

653

8.1(won by 0.8)

77

 (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)

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

9.3(won by default)

7

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)

5

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

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

8.2

1,048

8.5

101

Design

Graphics

8.5

740

8.6(won by 0.1)

81

Templates

8.4

697

8.5(won by 0.1)

76

Themes

8.2

660

8.4(won by 0.2)

77

Collaboration

Real-Time Communication

8.1

589

8.4(won by 0.3)

68

Multi-User Collaboration

Feature Not Available

8.4(won by default)

68

File Types

Import

9.0

856

9.2(won by 0.2)

87

Export

Feature Not Available

9.1(won by default)

87

Web Publishing

Feature Not Available

8.5(won by default)

69

Edit & Revise

Document Editor

9.1(won by 0.1)

888

9.0

82

Revision History

Feature Not Available

8.7(won by default)

73

Suggestion Mode

Feature Not Available

8.3(won by default)

73

Integrate & Embed

Applications

8.3

651

8.8(won by 0.5)

68

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

Calendar

Feature Not Available

8.0(won by default)

60

Website

Feature Not Available

8.8(won by default)

69

Operating System

PC Operating System

9.1(won by 0.2)

849

8.9

80

Mac Operating System

7.7

540

8.4(won by 0.7)

64

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

Linux Operating System

7.3

484

8.1(won by 0.8)

56

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

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

7.7

353

8.2(won by 0.5)

26

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

AI Text Summarization

7.6

351

8.2(won by 0.6)

27

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

AI Text-to-Image

7.6

272

7.8(won by 0.2)

27

AI Text-to-Speech

7.3

268

7.4(won by 0.1)

26

AI Image-to-Text

7.6

273

8.0(won by 0.4)

27

Agentic AI - Document Creation

Proactive Assistance

Feature Not Available

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

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

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Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

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Forms Management

Not enough data

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Document Generation

Not enough data

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SSL Security

Not enough data

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Content Management

Not enough data

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Access Expiration Management

Not enough data

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Optical Character Recognition

Not enough data

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Document Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Extraction

Not enough data

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Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

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Document Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Recovery

Not enough data

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Offline Access

Not enough data

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Annotations

Not enough data

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Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

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Email Management

Not enough data

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Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Capture

Not enough data

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File Conversion

Not enough data

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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

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Rollback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Digital Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Comparison

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Check-in/Check-out

Not enough data

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

Not enough data

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AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

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Text Editing

Not enough data

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Custom Brushes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pattern, Color & Art Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Templates

Not enough data

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Search/Filter

Not enough data

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Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

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Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

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Interactive Content

Not enough data

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Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

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Video Editing

Not enough data

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Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

CAD Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Fonts

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Digital Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

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Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Print Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

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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Smallpdf

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

45.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

37.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

17.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

66.0%

45.6%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

25.7%

37.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

8.2%

17.2%

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%

[![Smallpdf](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1520261559/smallpdf.svg "Smallpdf")](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews)
Smallpdf

Information Technology and Services

16.7%

Computer Software

7.5%

Higher Education

5.1%

Education Management

5.1%

Financial Services

4.1%

Other

61.4%

FAQs

## Foxit PDF Editor vs Smallpdf FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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

Foxit PDF Editor stands out for its robust editing capabilities and customization, while Smallpdf is favored for its browser-based simplicity and ease of use.

| [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) | [Smallpdf](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (3,706 reviews) | 4.5/5 (306 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.1 | 9.5 |
| 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Super easy to use, highly customizable editing and annotation features | Browser-based workflow, quick PDF processing and conversion |

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

Smallpdf is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Foxit PDF Editor.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Reviewers 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.
- **Smallpdf:** Smallpdf is praised for its competitive and convenient pricing, especially for small teams and individual users, with reviewers noting its cost-effectiveness and value for frequent PDF tasks.

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

Adobe Acrobat, Nitro PDF, and Wondershare PDFelement are the top three alternatives to Foxit PDF Editor and Smallpdf.

| 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 | Less expensive than Adobe, strong value for editing features | Highly customizable editing and annotation, robust performance |
| [Smallpdf](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews) | 4.5/5 (306 reviews) | Small-Business | Competitive and convenient pricing for small teams | Browser-based simplicity, quick PDF processing |
| [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) | 4.5/5 (5,333 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive PDF editing and document management |
| [Nitro PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/nitro-pdf/reviews) | 4.4/5 (389 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Efficient PDF creation and editing |
| [Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) | 4.5/5 (1,044 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Easy-to-use interface, versatile PDF tools |

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

Buyers comparing Foxit PDF Editor and Smallpdf should prioritize Edit, Ease of Use, Integrations, PDF Conversion, and Price/Cost.

- **Edit:** Foxit PDF Editor is frequently cited for robust editing and annotation features; Smallpdf is praised for easy editing but with limited advanced options.
- **Ease of Use:** Foxit PDF Editor: 9.0; Smallpdf: 9.4.
- **Integrations:** Foxit PDF Editor integrates with Adobe Acrobat (208 all-time mentions), Box (104), and Microsoft SharePoint (2); Smallpdf has 2 all-time integration mentions.
- **PDF Conversion:** Smallpdf is highlighted for easy conversion (6 all-time mentions); Foxit PDF Editor is noted for conversion to Word and other formats in recent reviews.
- **Price/Cost:** Foxit PDF Editor is valued for affordability compared to Adobe; Smallpdf is praised for competitive pricing and value for small teams.

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

Foxit PDF Editor's headline strength is its robust editing and customization, while Smallpdf is strongest for browser-based simplicity and ease of use.

- **Foxit PDF Editor strengths:** Highly customizable editing and annotation, robust performance with large files, intuitive Microsoft Office-style interface, affordable alternative to Adobe, strong integration with design and productivity tools.
- **Foxit PDF Editor trade-offs:** Some reviewers cite a cluttered interface, occasional performance issues with very large files, and less intuitive advanced features.
- **Smallpdf strengths:** Ease of use (9 all-time mentions), easy conversion (6), quick PDF processing (5), browser-based workflow, user-friendly interface (3), strong for simple PDF tasks and document preparation.
- **Smallpdf trade-offs:** Limited advanced features (3 all-time mentions), some reviewers note higher costs for premium features, and fewer customization options compared to desktop editors.

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

Smallpdf is the better fit for small businesses, with higher Ease of Use and Setup scores and strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Small-Business segment; reviewers value its affordability and robust editing features, but some note a steeper learning curve for advanced tools.
- **Smallpdf:** Small-Business segment; reviewers consistently praise its simplicity, browser-based workflow, and ease of use for small teams and frequent PDF tasks.

### Which PDF Editor platform has better integrations?

Foxit PDF Editor is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited connections to third-party tools.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Integrates with Adobe Acrobat (208 all-time mentions), Box (104), and Microsoft SharePoint (2), supporting workflows across design, cloud storage, and productivity platforms.
- **Smallpdf:** Integrations are mentioned in 2 reviews, with reviewers noting basic connections but fewer named third-party integrations than Foxit PDF Editor.

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

Foxit PDF Editor and Smallpdf score within 0.2 points on Quality of Support, indicating parity (Foxit PDF Editor: 8.9, Smallpdf: 8.7).

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, though a few mention slow or inconsistent experiences.
- **Smallpdf:** Reviewers highlight empathetic and quick support, with several noting positive experiences resolving usability issues.

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

Smallpdf leads on Ease of Setup with a 0.4-point advantage (Smallpdf: 9.5, Foxit PDF Editor: 9.1).

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Reviewers describe setup as easy and straightforward, with some noting smooth deployment for large teams but occasional complexity in admin console onboarding.
- **Smallpdf:** Reviewers consistently praise its fast, browser-based setup, requiring no installation and minimal onboarding for new users.

### Which product has better Edit?

Foxit PDF Editor is the stronger product for Edit, with more frequent reviewer praise for robust editing capabilities.

- **Foxit PDF Editor:** Edit is the most frequently mentioned feature in reviews, with consistent praise for its editing suite, annotation tools, and ability to handle complex edits.
- **Smallpdf:** Reviewers note easy editing for simple tasks, but mention limited 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)

**Smallpdf Alternatives**

 ![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)

 ![iLovePDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1532614284/ilovepdf.svg "iLovePDF")

[
iLovePDF
](/products/ilovepdf/reviews)

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

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