# Icecream PDF Editor, PDF-XChange Editor vs Foxit PDF Reader Comparison

| | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 62 | 148 | 168 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (39.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (39.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $62.00 1 Single User License With One-Time Purchase | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Icecream PDF Editor

Pros:
- Document Editing (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Installation Issues (1 reviews)
- Text Usability (1 reviews)

### PDF-XChange Editor

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Easy Editing (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Not-User Friendly (2 reviews)
- Design Issues (1 reviews)

### Foxit PDF Reader

Pros:
- Ease of Use (17 reviews)
- Form Filling (9 reviews)

Cons:
- Software Bugs (5 reviews)
- OCR Issues (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (52 reviews) | 9.2 (116 reviews) | 9.2 (148 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (52 reviews) | 9.1 (117 reviews) | 9.1 (148 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (27 reviews) | 9.5 (22 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (45 reviews) | 8.8 (98 reviews) | 8.5 (114 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.0 (17 reviews) | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (52 reviews) | 8.7 (111 reviews) | 9.8 (140 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Icecream PDF Editor

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### PDF-XChange Editor

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: PDF-XChange Editor

Price: Starting at $62.00 1 Single User License With One-Time Purchase

Description: 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.

Key Features:
- Enhanced OCR Engine, Create and Edit Fillable Forms, Compare Documents, Create Dynamic Stamps etc

[Learn more about PDF-XChange Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-xchange-editor/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Foxit PDF Reader

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### File Reader

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Icecream PDF Editor** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foxit PDF Reader** | 9.2/10 | 36 |

#### Format

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Type** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (28 reviews) | 
| **Conversion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **Batch Conversion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Edit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (30 reviews) | 
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (28 reviews) | 
| **Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 

#### Data

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (26 reviews) | 
| **Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Protect** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (29 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 

### PDF Editor

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Icecream PDF Editor** | 8.8/10 | 50 |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.9/10 | 95 |
| **Foxit PDF Reader** | 8.8/10 | 102 |

#### Organization

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Protect** | 8.4 (42 reviews) | 9.1 (82 reviews) | 9.3 (72 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 9.0 (44 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 8.8 (76 reviews) | 
| **Document Scanning** | 8.5 (37 reviews) | 8.9 (82 reviews) | 8.5 (78 reviews) | 
| **Editing History** | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 8.8 (85 reviews) | 8.5 (75 reviews) | 

#### Editing

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Size** | 9.1 (44 reviews) | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 8.6 (77 reviews) | 
| **Edit Fields** | 8.8 (46 reviews) | 9.2 (90 reviews) | 8.6 (81 reviews) | 
| **New PDF** | 9.2 (44 reviews) | 9.3 (85 reviews) | 8.8 (80 reviews) | 
| **Field Functions** | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 8.3 (70 reviews) | 
| **Annotate** | 8.9 (44 reviews) | 9.2 (83 reviews) | 8.8 (79 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 9.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | 8.2 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 

### Document Generation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Icecream PDF Editor** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.9/10 | 34 |
| **Foxit PDF Reader** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Sources

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Software** | Not enough data | 9.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Spreadsheets** | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Documents** | Not enough data | 8.8 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generation

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Branding** | Not enough data | 8.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Schedule** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Batch** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Generation

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Document Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Icecream PDF Editor** | N/A | N/A |
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.3/10 | 32 |
| **Foxit PDF Reader** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Graphics** | Not enough data | 8.2 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Themes** | Not enough data | 7.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Communication** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### File Types

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export** | Not enough data | 8.8 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Import** | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Publishing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Edit & Revise

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revision History** | Not enough data | 8.7 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Suggestion Mode** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Document Editor** | Not enough data | 9.0 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrate & Embed

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Website** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Applications** | Not enough data | 8.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | Not enough data | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mac Operating System** | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Linux Operating System** | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Creation

| Feature | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [PDF Editors](https://www.g2.com/categories/pdf-editor)


**Unique to PDF-XChange Editor (2):** [Document Generation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-generation), [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation)

**Unique to Foxit PDF Reader (1):** [File Reader Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/file-reader)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Icecream PDF Editor | PDF-XChange Editor | Foxit PDF Reader | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 34.7% | 34.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 20.7% | 25.7% | 39.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 29.3% | 39.6% | 26.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Icecream PDF Editor

- **Computer Software:** 8.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.6%
- **Banking:** 6.9%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 6.9%
- **Design:** 5.2%
- **Education Management:** 5.2%
- **Insurance:** 5.2%
- **Construction:** 3.4%
- **Entertainment:** 3.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 43.1%

#### PDF-XChange Editor

- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.7%
- **Accounting:** 6.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 4.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.1%
- **Construction:** 4.1%
- **Higher Education:** 3.4%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 2.8%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.8%
- **Insurance:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 55.2%

#### Foxit PDF Reader

- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.6%
- **Computer Software:** 5.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Civil Engineering:** 3.0%
- **Utilities:** 3.0%
- **Security and Investigations:** 3.0%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.0%
- **Construction:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 57.8%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Icecream PDF Editor

- [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3614 reviews)
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## Top Discussions

### Icecream PDF Editor

No discussions available for this product.

### PDF-XChange Editor

- Title: [Who makes PDF XChange?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-makes-pdf-xchange) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Tracker Software Company LTD
https://www.tracker-software.com/company/about-tracker-software.html"
- Title: [What is the best way to use it? Any new features coming in soon?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-use-it-any-new-features-coming-in-soon) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can use the desktop version of PDF-XChange Editor or portable (on your USB stick). 
As PDF-XChange Editor has more than 300 features, you can use it to..."
- Title: [Is pdf-xchange available for mobile?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-pdf-xchange-available-for-mobile) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "PDF-XChange Editor is not available for mobile"
- Title: [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.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50962-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, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I have invested with some scam brokers in the past, and the story is as horrific as the ones i have read because i went through the ordeal myself. I lost..."

### Foxit PDF Reader

- Title: [What is Foxit PDF Reader used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-foxit-pdf-reader-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is used for editing & viewing PDFs. You can do all sort of pdf related activities such as combining pdf, deleting or adding pages, editing texts,..."
- Title: [Does Foxit Reader allow editing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-foxit-reader-allow-editing) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Depending on what exactly you want to edit, but in a nutshell yes. You can edit most of the pdf attributes. If the pdf already has identified texts, then you..."
- Title: [How do I edit PDF in Foxit Reader?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-edit-pdf-in-foxit-reader) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Well,
With Foxit reader, you can edit components such as comments, typewriter-added texts, textboxes-added texts, and every other item put on the document..."
- Title: [Is Foxit Reader safe to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-foxit-reader-safe-to-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Its one of the better PDF readers. Yes it is safe to use"
- Title: [how do i merge diffrent pictures then compress them, and convert them into a pdf .](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14375-how-do-i-merge-diffrent-pictures-then-compress-them-and-convert-them-into-a-pdf) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

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