Compare Foxit PDF Reader and PDF-XChange Editor 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (39.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Starting at $62.00 1 Single User License With One-Time Purchase
Foxit PDF Reader
Star Rating
(168)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Foxit PDF ReaderPDF-XChange Editor
Star Rating
(145)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $62.00 1 Single User License With One-Time Purchase
Learn more about PDF-XChange EditorFoxit PDF Reader vs PDF-XChange Editor
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, Foxit PDF Reader is easier to set up , while reviewers preferred administration and ease of doing business with PDF-XChange Editor overall.
- Foxit PDF Reader and PDF-XChange Editor both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that PDF-XChange Editor is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Foxit PDF Reader over PDF-XChange Editor.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Foxit PDF Reader
No pricing availablePDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange Editor
Starting at $62.00
1 Single User License With One-Time Purchase
Please note: two license options are available - PDF-XChange Editor and PDF-XChange Editor Plus. PDF-XChange Editor Plus includes the extra features detailed below. These features are not available in an unrestricted capacity with a regular PDF-XChange Editor license.
- Enhanced OCR Engine, Create and Edit Fillable Forms, Compare Documents, Create Dynamic Stamps etc
Free Trial
Foxit PDF Reader
No trial information availablePDF-XChange Editor
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
148
9.2
113
Ease of Use
9.1
148
9.1
114
Ease of Setup
9.5
22
9.2
24
Ease of Admin
7.0
5
8.8
20
Quality of Support
8.5
114
8.8
95
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
7
9.0
17
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
140
8.7
109
Features by Category
Format
9.3
28
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
Edit
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.4
28
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
Data
9.3
26
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Operating System
9.6
29
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
Organization
9.3
72
9.1
82
8.8
76
Feature Not Available
8.5
78
8.9
82
8.5
75
8.8
85
Editing
8.6
77
8.9
87
8.7
80
9.2
89
8.8
80
9.3
85
8.3
70
8.9
85
8.8
78
9.2
83
Operating System
9.7
24
9.2
40
8.5
13
8.4
22
9.1
15
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
25
Delivery
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Document Generation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Design
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
23
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.5
18
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
File Types
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
27
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
20
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
7.2%
Telecommunications
6.6%
Computer Software
5.4%
Oil & Energy
4.2%
Hospital & Health Care
3.6%
Other
72.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Accounting
6.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
4.9%
Construction
4.2%
Computer Software
4.2%
Other
69.0%
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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