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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (39.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Foxit PDF Reader
Star Rating
(161)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Foxit PDF ReaderPDF-XChange Editor
Star Rating
(144)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PDF-XChange EditorSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Foxit PDF Reader excels in its file conversion capabilities, achieving a score of 9.5, while PDF-XChange Editor, although strong, scores slightly lower at 9.2. Reviewers mention that Foxit’s batch conversion feature is particularly efficient for handling multiple files at once.
- Reviewers mention that PDF-XChange Editor shines in document management, scoring 9.0 compared to Foxit’s 8.8. Users appreciate the intuitive organization of documents and the ease of accessing various features within PDF-XChange.
- G2 users highlight that Foxit PDF Reader has a more user-friendly interface, with an ease of use score of 9.0, while PDF-XChange Editor scores 9.1. However, users on G2 note that Foxit’s setup process is slightly easier, scoring 9.1 compared to PDF-XChange’s 9.0.
- Users say that PDF-XChange Editor offers superior editing features, particularly in editing fields and new PDF creation, scoring 9.2 and 9.3 respectively, while Foxit scores 8.6 and 8.7. Reviewers mention that the editing tools in PDF-XChange are more robust and versatile.
- Reviewers mention that Foxit PDF Reader has a better quality of support, scoring 8.4, compared to PDF-XChange Editor’s 8.8. However, users report that PDF-XChange has a more positive perception of its product direction, scoring 8.7 against Foxit’s 9.9, indicating a strong commitment to future improvements.
- Users on G2 report that Foxit PDF Reader is more compatible with Linux operating systems, scoring 9.7, while PDF-XChange Editor struggles with a score of 7.8. This makes Foxit a better choice for users who operate in a Linux environment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Foxit PDF Reader
No pricing availablePDF-XChange Editor
No pricing availableFree Trial
Foxit PDF Reader
No trial information availablePDF-XChange Editor
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
141
9.2
112
Ease of Use
9.0
141
9.1
113
Ease of Setup
9.3
15
9.1
23
Ease of Admin
7.0
5
8.8
20
Quality of Support
8.5
109
8.8
94
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
7
9.0
17
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
133
8.7
108
Features by Category
Format
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.3
22
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
Edit
8.9
26
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
Data
9.3
25
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
Operating System
9.5
25
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
Organization
9.2
69
9.1
82
8.8
74
9.0
83
8.5
75
8.9
82
8.5
74
8.8
85
Editing
8.6
76
8.9
87
8.6
76
9.2
89
8.8
77
9.3
85
8.3
69
8.9
85
8.8
77
9.2
82
Operating System
9.7
21
9.2
40
8.7
13
8.4
22
9.7
13
7.8
17
Data Sources
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.9
32
Generation
Not enough data
8.0
28
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.9
25
Delivery
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.9
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
7.3
23
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.5
18
Not enough data
7.7
16
File Types
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
22
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
9.0
27
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
7.8
20
Not enough data
8.1
20
Not enough data
8.7
19
Operating System
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.3
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Foxit PDF Reader and PDF-XChange Editor are categorized as PDF Editor
Unique Categories
Foxit PDF Reader is categorized as File Reader
PDF-XChange Editor is categorized as Document Generation and Document Creation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Foxit PDF Reader
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PDF-XChange Editor
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
Information Technology and Services
8.8%
Telecommunications
6.9%
Computer Software
5.7%
Oil & Energy
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
70.4%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Accounting
6.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.0%
Construction
4.3%
Computer Software
4.3%
Other
68.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
How do I protect a file in Foxit with a password?
1 Comment
FG
Go to tab PROTECT>Password protect and select the options and voila.Read more
how do i merge diffrent pictures then compress them, and convert them into a pdf .
1 Comment
AQ
Hi!
Foxit offers you an online application for several purposes, to combine in a single file, images saved in pdf, use "PDF Merge Online", it is very easy...Read more
Is Foxit Reader safe to use?
1 Comment
AW
Its one of the better PDF readers. Yes it is safe to useRead more
Are you agree to hire A Translator like me? I am a Translator from English to French, my contribution can be useful for your company.
1 Comment
AS
If you are interested in translation, please visit the page:
https://www.tracker-software.com/languages/pdf-xchange-editor
then email...Read more
Is pdf-xchange available for mobile?
1 Comment
AS
PDF-XChange Editor is not available for mobileRead more
Who makes PDF XChange?
1 Comment
AS
Tracker Software Company LTD
https://www.tracker-software.com/company/about-tracker-software.htmlRead more
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