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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Foxit PDF Reader
Star Rating
(163)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Foxit PDF ReaderPDFsam Basic
Star Rating
(48)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PDFsam BasicSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Foxit PDF Reader excels in file type support with a rating of 9.2, allowing for a wide range of document formats, while PDFsam Basic, although functional, does not match this versatility.
- Reviewers mention that Foxit’s batch conversion feature is rated at 9.5, making it a preferred choice for users needing to convert multiple files efficiently, whereas PDFsam Basic's batch capabilities are less robust, rated at 8.9.
- G2 users highlight that Foxit PDF Reader's document protection features score 9.2, providing strong security options, while PDFsam Basic's protection features are rated lower at 7.9, indicating less comprehensive security measures.
- Users on G2 appreciate Foxit’s editing capabilities, particularly the annotation feature rated at 9.3, which is noted for its user-friendly interface, while PDFsam Basic's annotation tools are rated at 8.2, suggesting a less intuitive experience.
- Reviewers say that Foxit PDF Reader's ease of setup is rated at 9.1, making it straightforward for new users, while PDFsam Basic lacks a clear rating in this area, which may indicate potential setup challenges.
- Users report that Foxit PDF Reader has a higher quality of support, rated at 8.4, compared to PDFsam Basic's 7.9, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance with Foxit when issues arise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Foxit PDF Reader
No pricing availablePDFsam Basic
No pricing availableFree Trial
Foxit PDF Reader
No trial information availablePDFsam Basic
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
142
9.1
41
Ease of Use
9.0
142
9.0
41
Ease of Setup
9.3
16
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.0
5
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
109
7.9
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
7
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
134
8.8
39
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
70
7.9
22
8.8
74
8.7
30
8.5
75
8.2
27
8.5
74
7.6
25
Editing
8.6
76
8.7
33
8.7
77
7.7
27
8.8
78
8.1
30
8.3
69
7.9
26
8.8
78
8.2
24
Operating System
9.7
21
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Foxit PDF Reader and PDFsam Basic are categorized as PDF Editor
Unique Categories
Foxit PDF Reader is categorized as File Reader
PDFsam Basic has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Foxit PDF Reader
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PDFsam Basic
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
5.6%
Oil & Energy
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
70.6%
Information Technology and Services
8.3%
Telecommunications
6.3%
Computer Software
6.3%
Staffing and Recruiting
4.2%
Research
4.2%
Other
70.8%
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
PDFsam Basic has no more discussions with answers
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