Link copied to clipboard

# Foxit PDF Reader vs Icecream PDF Editor Comparison - What are their main differences?

Share
[
Export
](/compare/foxit-pdf-reader/icecream-pdf-editor/export.csv)

Foxit PDF ReaderIcecream PDF Editor[+ Add Product](#)

Reviews

**Foxit PDF Reader** [

4.6/5(172)

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

**Icecream PDF Editor** [

4.4/5(62)

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

Pricing

**Foxit PDF Reader**
No pricing available

**Icecream PDF Editor**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

**Icecream PDF Editor**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

**Icecream PDF Editor**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Foxit PDF Reader**
$$$$$

**Icecream PDF Editor**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Foxit PDF Reader**
Not enough reviews yet

**Icecream PDF Editor**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Foxit PDF Reader**
[
Ease of Use (16)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1452237&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Form Filling (9)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2241752&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Software Bugs (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2241802&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
OCR Issues (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2382306&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Icecream PDF Editor**
[
Document Editing (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/icecream-pdf-editor/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2042339&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/icecream-pdf-editor/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2461168&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Installation Issues (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/icecream-pdf-editor/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2042337&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Text Usability (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/icecream-pdf-editor/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2042340&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Foxit PDF Reader**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_20c010d5090054533c1b561ee4a019f9/dropbox.png "Product Avatar Image")

Dropbox

](https://www.g2.com/products/dropbox/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aacb4918faa37f2c4dd538399c278135/foxit-document-workflow-apis.png "Product Avatar Image")

Foxit Document Workflow APIs

](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-document-workflow-apis/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6bb9d7c1ecfe4fe6e24f36b4124e03c0/google-cloud-storage.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google Cloud Storage

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_89403f91f420a370f25b6800af702d70/microsoft-word.png "Product Avatar Image")

Microsoft Word

](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-word/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/integrations)

**Icecream PDF Editor**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Foxit PDF Reader**
No screenshot available

**Icecream PDF Editor**
 ![Icecream 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/113453/edit-meta.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.2

9.2152

**Icecream PDF Editor**

9.1

9.152

Ease of Use

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.1

9.1152

**Icecream PDF Editor**

9.2

9.252

Ease of Setup

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.5

9.525

**Icecream PDF Editor**
Not enough data

Ease of Admin

**Foxit PDF Reader**

7.5

7.56

**Icecream PDF Editor**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**Foxit PDF Reader**

8.5

8.5117

**Icecream PDF Editor**

8.3

8.345

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Foxit PDF Reader**

7.7

7.78

**Icecream PDF Editor**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**Foxit PDF Reader**

9.8

9.8144

**Icecream PDF Editor**

9.3

9.352

Features

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

8.8

104

8.8

50

Organization

Protect

9.3(won by 0.9)

72

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

8.4

42

Document Management

8.8

76

9.0(won by 0.2)

44

Document Scanning

8.5(tied score)

78

8.5(tied score)

37

Editing History

8.5

75

8.7(won by 0.2)

43

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File 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

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Editing

Size

8.6

77

9.1(won by 0.5)

44

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

Edit Fields

8.7

83

8.8(won by 0.1)

46

Convert to PDF

8.8

80

9.2(won by 0.4)

44

Field Functions

8.3

70

8.7(won by 0.4)

46

Annotate

8.9(tied score)

81

8.9(tied score)

44

Operating System

PC Operating System

9.7(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Mac Operating System

8.6(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Linux Operating System

9.2(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

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

Commenting/Notes

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

Digital Signature

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

PDF Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Merge/Append Files

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Annotations

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

Document Review

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Side-by-Side Comparison

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rearrange Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optical Character Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rotate Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

Delete Pages

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Reader[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.2

37

Not enough data

Format

File Type

9.3(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Conversion

9.2(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Batch Conversion

8.9(won by default)

21

Not enough data

Edit

Edit

9.1(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Annotate

9.4(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Inspection

8.9(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Data

Export

9.3(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Metadata

8.6(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Protect

9.2(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Operating System

PC Operating System

9.6(won by default)

30

Not enough data

Mac Operating System

9.2(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Linux Operating System

9.4(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category 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

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Foxit PDF Reader](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/946dc923c008dc305012393148dccb15/foxit-pdf-reader.svg "Foxit PDF Reader")](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews)

Foxit PDF Reader

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

35.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

26.5%

[![Icecream PDF Editor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_30929ab1126b52ced0c3cef7b9aa7638/icecream-pdf-editor.png "Icecream PDF Editor")](https://www.g2.com/products/icecream-pdf-editor/reviews)

Icecream PDF Editor

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

50.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

20.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

29.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

35.3%

50.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

38.2%

20.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

26.5%

29.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Foxit PDF Reader](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/946dc923c008dc305012393148dccb15/foxit-pdf-reader.svg "Foxit PDF Reader")](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews)
Foxit PDF Reader

Information Technology and Services

7.1%

Telecommunications

6.5%

Computer Software

5.3%

Oil & Energy

4.1%

Hospital & Health Care

3.5%

Other

73.5%

[![Icecream PDF Editor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_30929ab1126b52ced0c3cef7b9aa7638/icecream-pdf-editor.png "Icecream PDF Editor")](https://www.g2.com/products/icecream-pdf-editor/reviews)
Icecream PDF Editor

Computer Software

8.6%

Information Technology and Services

8.6%

Banking

6.9%

Leisure, Travel & Tourism

6.9%

Design

5.2%

Other

63.8%

FAQs

## Foxit PDF Reader vs Icecream PDF Editor FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Foxit PDF Reader vs Icecream PDF Editor?

Foxit PDF Reader stands out for its higher G2 rating, broader review base, and stronger support scores, while Icecream PDF Editor is noted for its intuitive interface and ease of use.

| [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews) | [Icecream PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/icecream-pdf-editor/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (172 reviews) | 4.4/5 (62 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 9.5 | — |
| 8.5 | 8.3 |
| Ease of Use (17 all-time mentions) | Intuitive Interface (recent reviews) |

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

Foxit PDF Reader is rated as the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers highlight its affordability and robust features, noting it as a cost-effective alternative to more expensive PDF editors.
- **Icecream PDF Editor:** In recent reviews, buyers appreciate that it is free of cost and offers a wide range of editing tools without extra charges.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers mention moving to Foxit PDF Reader for its lower cost compared to competitors and to Icecream PDF Editor for its free access and ease of use.

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

The best alternatives to Foxit PDF Reader and Icecream PDF Editor are PDF Reader Pro, KDAN PDF, and PDF-XChange Editor.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-reader/reviews) | 4.6/5 (172 reviews) | Mid-Market | Affordable alternative to competitors | Ease of Use (17 all-time mentions) |
| [Icecream PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/icecream-pdf-editor/reviews) | 4.4/5 (62 reviews) | Small-Business | Free of cost, no extra charges for tools | Intuitive Interface (recent reviews) |
| [PDF Reader Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-reader-pro/reviews) | 4.4/5 (32 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Feature-rich editing (recent reviews) |
| [KDAN PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/kdan-pdf/reviews) | 4.5/5 (184 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive PDF management (recent reviews) |
| [PDF-XChange Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-xchange-editor/reviews) | 4.6/5 (148 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Advanced editing capabilities (recent reviews) |

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

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, editing capabilities, form filling, document management, and integration options when comparing Foxit PDF Reader and Icecream PDF Editor.

- **Ease of Use:** Foxit PDF Reader (17 all-time mentions), Icecream PDF Editor (recent reviews highlight intuitive interface)
- **Editing Capabilities:** Foxit PDF Reader (6 all-time mentions), Icecream PDF Editor (recent reviews highlight easy editing)
- **Form Filling:** Foxit PDF Reader (9 all-time mentions), Icecream PDF Editor (recent reviews mention form management)
- **Document Management:** Foxit PDF Reader (7 all-time mentions), Icecream PDF Editor (recent reviews mention document organization and protection)
- **Integration Options:** Foxit PDF Reader (Dropbox integration mentioned), Icecream PDF Editor (no integrations cited)

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

Foxit PDF Reader's headline strength is its ease of use and robust feature set, while Icecream PDF Editor is praised for its intuitive interface and free access.

- **Foxit PDF Reader strengths:** Ease of use (17 all-time mentions), form filling (9), PDF processing (9), easy conversion (8), document management (7), user-friendly interface (7), editing capabilities (3), compatibility (3), signature functionality (3).
- **Foxit PDF Reader trade-offs:** Software bugs (5 all-time mentions), OCR issues (3), some advanced features require paid upgrade, occasional upgrade prompts in free version.
- **Icecream PDF Editor strengths:** Intuitive interface (recent reviews), easy editing, free of cost, efficient document management, password protection, and form filling.
- **Icecream PDF Editor trade-offs:** Limited to Windows OS, lacks mobile and Mac versions, no direct cloud or email integration, basic editing options compared to premium editors, occasional installation issues.

### Is Foxit PDF Reader or Icecream PDF Editor better for small businesses?

Icecream PDF Editor is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most frequently reviewed by small-business users and praised for its free access and ease of use.

- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight its affordability and robust features, but small-business sentiment is less prominent.
- **Icecream PDF Editor:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently cite its intuitive interface, free access, and suitability for small business document management.

### Which PDF Editor platform has better integrations?

Foxit PDF Reader is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing Dropbox integration, while Icecream PDF Editor has no reviewer-cited integrations.

- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Dropbox integration mentioned in recent reviews.
- **Icecream PDF Editor:** No integrations cited by reviewers.

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

Foxit PDF Reader and Icecream PDF Editor are rated in near-parity on Quality of Support, with scores of 8.5 and 8.3 respectively, indicating similar reviewer satisfaction.

- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, with most support experiences rated positively.
- **Icecream PDF Editor:** Reviewers note quick and clear responses from the helpdesk, with support experiences generally rated as positive.

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

Foxit PDF Reader is rated higher for Ease of Setup, with a score of 9.5, while Icecream PDF Editor lacks a published score but is described as easy to implement in recent reviews.

- **Foxit PDF Reader:** Reviewers consistently rate setup as straightforward and quick, with multiple mentions of easy installation across devices and operating systems.
- **Icecream PDF Editor:** Recent reviews highlight simple installation and a user-friendly setup process, though one reviewer noted a minor installation issue that was quickly resolved by support.

Alternatives

**Foxit PDF Reader Alternatives**

 ![PDF Reader Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_386debdc6c48db778e56941c4db08c73/pdf-reader-pro.png "PDF Reader Pro")

[
PDF Reader Pro
](/products/pdf-reader-pro/reviews)

 ![KDAN PDF](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7a54402e9d62ceec78aa5c2e4b77f1c2/kdan-pdf.png "KDAN PDF")

[
KDAN PDF
](/products/kdan-pdf/reviews)

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

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

 ![Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/325c8a2984f01a66681f42d5c7480dda/adobe-acrobat-reader.svg "Adobe Acrobat Reader")

[
Reader
](/products/adobe-acrobat-reader/reviews)

**Icecream PDF Editor Alternatives**

 ![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 Editor](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1704327af4e4eb2d2174535f45143cf5/foxit-pdf-editor.svg "Foxit PDF Editor")

[
Foxit PDF Editor
](/products/foxit-pdf-editor/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)

## Foxit PDF Reader vs Icecream PDF Editor

- Reviewers felt that Foxit PDF Reader meets the needs of their business better than Icecream PDF Editor.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Foxit PDF Reader is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Foxit PDF Reader over Icecream PDF Editor.