Compare Foxit PDF Editor and Ulysses 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (73.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.99 1 User Per Month
$39.99 1 user Per Year
Foxit PDF Editor
Star Rating
(3,612)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 plansUlysses
Star Rating
(26)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (73.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.99 1 user Per Year
Learn more about UlyssesSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Ulysses excels in providing a clean and minimalistic interface, which helps writers focus on their content. Users appreciate features like setting word-count or reading-time goals, making it particularly useful for reports and academic documentation.
- Users say that Foxit PDF Editor stands out for its robust editing capabilities, allowing them to easily revise text, add signatures, and combine PDFs. This versatility makes it a cost-effective solution for those needing comprehensive PDF management.
- Reviewers mention that Ulysses offers excellent cloud connectivity, enabling users to work from anywhere and access their data seamlessly. This feature is particularly beneficial for those who need flexibility in their writing process.
- According to verified reviews, Foxit PDF Editor is praised for its quick and easy setup process, with many users highlighting how straightforward the initial installation is, allowing them to dive right into editing without hassle.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Ulysses has a strong focus on writing tools, it may not meet all users' specific workflow needs, as some have noted challenges in configuration for more complex tasks.
- Users report that Foxit PDF Editor's price point is a significant advantage, making it an attractive option for small businesses looking for reliable PDF editing without breaking the bank, especially when compared to Ulysses' higher entry-level price.
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
Ulysses
Businesses & Organizations
$39.99
1 user Per Year
Ulysses offers volume licensing outside the App Store. Purchase several licenses at once and distribute Ulysses to your team members: https://license.ulysses.app/checkout
- Includes the use on one Mac, one iPad and one iPhone per user
Free Trial
Foxit PDF Editor
Free Trial is available
Ulysses
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
2,510
8.7
21
Ease of Use
9.0
2,546
9.1
21
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,151
8.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.9
747
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.9
1,767
9.2
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
717
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,396
8.2
19
Features by Category
Signature Process
9.1
827
Not enough data
8.4
642
Not enough data
8.7
726
Not enough data
8.6
641
Not enough data
8.7
645
Not enough data
8.1
550
Not enough data
8.5
573
Not enough data
8.8
709
Not enough data
Agentic AI - E-Signature
7.7
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Security and Scalability
8.7
617
Not enough data
8.7
650
Not enough data
8.4
585
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
518
Not enough data
8.5
549
Not enough data
8.0
499
Not enough data
8.9
605
Not enough data
7.9
464
Not enough data
Organization
8.9
1228
Not enough data
8.9
1309
Not enough data
8.8
1303
Not enough data
8.8
1323
Not enough data
Editing
8.9
1396
Not enough data
9.0
1518
Not enough data
9.1
1449
Not enough data
8.8
1362
Not enough data
8.8
1328
Not enough data
Operating System
9.1
1175
Not enough data
7.6
728
Not enough data
7.2
651
Not enough data
Security
8.5
616
Not enough data
8.8
720
Not enough data
8.8
679
Not enough data
Conversion
9.1
841
Not enough data
8.7
655
Not enough data
8.6
629
Not enough data
Logistics
8.6
642
Not enough data
9.2
834
Not enough data
9.0
760
Not enough data
Agentic AI - File Converter
7.8
30
Not enough data
Data Sources
8.5
369
Not enough data
8.3
348
Not enough data
9.0
382
Not enough data
Generation
8.5
355
Not enough data
8.1
337
Not enough data
8.2
338
Not enough data
Delivery
8.2
335
Not enough data
7.9
325
Not enough data
7.8
324
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
248
Not enough data
7.3
246
Not enough data
7.6
197
Not enough data
7.6
197
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Generation
8.3
16
Not enough data
Design
8.5
737
Not enough data
8.4
696
Not enough data
8.2
659
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.1
619
Feature Not Available
8.1
589
Feature Not Available
File Types
9.1
865
Not enough data
9.0
855
Not enough data
8.2
589
Not enough data
Edit & Revise
8.6
736
Not enough data
8.2
665
Not enough data
9.1
886
Not enough data
Integrate & Embed
7.9
587
Feature Not Available
8.1
596
Feature Not Available
8.3
652
Feature Not Available
Operating System
9.1
850
Feature Not Available
7.7
540
Not enough data
7.3
483
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
7.7
352
Not enough data
7.6
350
Not enough data
7.6
272
Feature Not Available
7.3
268
Feature Not Available
7.6
273
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Document Creation
7.9
23
Feature Not Available
Design
8.6
241
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
222
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.3
239
Not enough data
8.7
236
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Foxit PDF Editor and Ulysses 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
Ulysses 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.)
Ulysses
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
3.9%
Financial Services
3.8%
Higher Education
3.5%
Other
75.0%
Writing and Editing
15.4%
Computer Software
11.5%
Internet
11.5%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Airlines/Aviation
3.8%
Other
46.2%
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
Ulysses has no discussions with answers
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