# Nitro PDF, iLovePDF vs PDF-XChange Editor Comparison | | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 380 | 577 | 148 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (39.6% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $15.00 1 User Per Month Per Month | No pricing available | Starting at $62.00 1 Single User License With One-Time Purchase | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Nitro PDF Pros: - Ease of Use (59 reviews) - Easy Editing (40 reviews) Cons: - PDF Issues (22 reviews) - Expensive (13 reviews) ### iLovePDF Pros: - Ease of Use (25 reviews) - Easy Conversion (19 reviews) Cons: - Missing Features (11 reviews) - Limited Features (8 reviews) ### PDF-XChange Editor Pros: - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Easy Editing (4 reviews) Cons: - Not-User Friendly (2 reviews) - Design Issues (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (301 reviews) | 9.3 (470 reviews) | 9.2 (116 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (305 reviews) | 9.6 (474 reviews) | 9.1 (117 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (151 reviews) | 9.6 (116 reviews) | 9.2 (27 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (96 reviews) | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (234 reviews) | 9.0 (421 reviews) | 8.8 (98 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (91 reviews) | 9.0 (18 reviews) | 9.0 (17 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.2 (290 reviews) | 9.5 (449 reviews) | 8.7 (111 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Nitro PDF #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Nitro PDF Standard Price: $15.00 1 User Per Month Per Month Description: With the Nitro PDF Standard plan, you get everything you need to create, edit, convert, combine, and collaborate on PDFs with ease—all at an unbeatable value. Designed for individuals, teams, and businesses seeking a full suite of PDF editing features, Nitro's PDF Standard plan boosts productivity and streamlines workflows. Key Features: - Create, convert & combine PDFs   - Manage and edit PDFs   - Collaborate and share with ease  [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/nitro-pdf/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### iLovePDF #### 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 --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### PDF Editor | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Nitro PDF** | 8.5/10 | 106 | | **iLovePDF** | 8.8/10 | 34 | | **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.9/10 | 95 | #### Organization | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Protect** | 8.9 (83 reviews) | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 9.1 (82 reviews) | | **Document Management** | 8.8 (85 reviews) | 8.6 (28 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Document Scanning** | 8.9 (86 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.9 (82 reviews) | | **Editing History** | 8.5 (87 reviews) | 8.4 (26 reviews) | 8.8 (85 reviews) | #### Editing | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Size** | 8.3 (89 reviews) | 9.3 (24 reviews) | 8.9 (87 reviews) | | **Edit Fields** | 8.7 (93 reviews) | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 9.2 (90 reviews) | | **New PDF** | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 9.3 (85 reviews) | | **Field Functions** | 8.7 (83 reviews) | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (85 reviews) | | **Annotate** | 8.6 (83 reviews) | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (83 reviews) | #### Operating System | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **PC Operating System** | 8.9 (77 reviews) | 9.0 (25 reviews) | 9.1 (41 reviews) | | **Mac Operating System** | 7.9 (52 reviews) | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.2 (23 reviews) | | **Linux Operating System** | 7.4 (47 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 7.8 (17 reviews) | ### Document Generation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Nitro PDF** | N/A | N/A | | **iLovePDF** | N/A | N/A | | **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.9/10 | 34 | #### Data Sources | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Software** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (21 reviews) | | **Spreadsheets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | | **Documents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (33 reviews) | #### Generation | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (25 reviews) | #### Delivery | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Schedule** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Batch** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Generative AI | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Document Generation | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Document Creation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Nitro PDF** | 8.3/10 | 93 | | **iLovePDF** | 8.7/10 | 315 | | **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.3/10 | 32 | #### Design | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Graphics** | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 8.8 (255 reviews) | 8.2 (26 reviews) | | **Templates** | 8.0 (63 reviews) | 8.6 (240 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Themes** | 7.9 (60 reviews) | 8.6 (238 reviews) | 7.3 (23 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-User Collaboration** | 8.2 (63 reviews) | 8.1 (220 reviews) | 7.5 (18 reviews) | | **Real-Time Communication** | 7.9 (60 reviews) | 8.3 (219 reviews) | Feature Not Available | #### File Types | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Export** | 9.0 (73 reviews) | 9.4 (282 reviews) | 8.8 (26 reviews) | | **Import** | 9.1 (70 reviews) | 9.3 (273 reviews) | 8.3 (26 reviews) | | **Web Publishing** | 7.7 (54 reviews) | 8.6 (225 reviews) | Feature Not Available | #### Edit & Revise | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Revision History** | 8.6 (65 reviews) | 8.7 (242 reviews) | 8.7 (24 reviews) | | **Suggestion Mode** | 8.1 (59 reviews) | 8.4 (239 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Document Editor** | 8.9 (74 reviews) | 9.1 (264 reviews) | 9.0 (28 reviews) | #### Integrate & Embed | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Calendar** | 8.1 (57 reviews) | 7.9 (210 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Website** | 8.0 (56 reviews) | 9.0 (247 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **Applications** | 8.2 (59 reviews) | 8.8 (239 reviews) | 8.4 (21 reviews) | #### Operating System | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **PC Operating System** | 9.1 (72 reviews) | 9.1 (265 reviews) | 8.9 (28 reviews) | | **Mac Operating System** | 8.1 (51 reviews) | 8.6 (221 reviews) | 8.4 (16 reviews) | | **Linux Operating System** | 7.6 (49 reviews) | 8.3 (196 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | 8.7 (129 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (130 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Feature Not Available | 8.0 (129 reviews) | Feature Not Available | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | 8.2 (130 reviews) | Feature Not Available | #### Agentic AI - Document Creation | Feature | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Proactive Assistance** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (2):** [PDF Editors](https://www.g2.com/categories/pdf-editor), [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation) **Unique to PDF-XChange Editor (1):** [Document Generation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-generation) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Nitro PDF | iLovePDF | PDF-XChange Editor | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 48.0% | 47.1% | 34.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 36.0% | 31.4% | 25.7% | | **Enterprise** | 16.0% | 21.5% | 39.6% | ### By Industry #### Nitro PDF - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.5% - **Construction:** 5.8% - **Computer Software:** 5.5% - **Financial Services:** 5.2% - **Accounting:** 3.3% - **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0% - **Higher Education:** 3.0% - **Education Management:** 3.0% - **Retail:** 2.2% - **Other:** 57.3% #### iLovePDF - **Information Technology and Services:** 16.4% - **Accounting:** 8.5% - **Computer Software:** 7.1% - **Higher Education:** 6.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.7% - **Education Management:** 3.4% - **Financial Services:** 3.0% - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 2.7% - **Graphic Design:** 2.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.9% - **Other:** 44.3% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Nitro PDF - [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5117 reviews) - [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3621 reviews) - 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[Wondershare PDFelement](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-wondershare-pdfelement/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1044 reviews) - [pdfFiller](https://www.g2.com/products/pdffiller/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (915 reviews) - [FineReader PDF for Windows and Mac](https://www.g2.com/products/finereader-pdf-for-windows-and-mac/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (294 reviews) - [PDF Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (39 reviews) - [Smallpdf](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (304 reviews) - [PDFescape](https://www.g2.com/products/pdfescape/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (70 reviews) - [DocFly](https://www.g2.com/products/docfly/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (33 reviews) - [Xodo](https://www.g2.com/products/xodo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (37 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Nitro PDF - Title: [How do I reset my password when the "reset password" emails don't come through?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-reset-my-password-when-the-reset-password-emails-don-t-come-through) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hi there, please post your question on our community forum https://community.gonitro.com and our Support team will be able to advise. Many thanks." - Title: [Would i be able to utilize the Nitro Pro application for a significant stretch of time ...?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/46230-would-i-be-able-to-utilize-the-nitro-pro-application-for-a-significant-stretch-of-time) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Absolutely! Our office has been using Nitro Pro since, I believe, Version 8. We are currently on Version 13. It has been a great asset to the firm." - Title: [Would i be able to utilize this item for quite a while.....?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/46194-would-i-be-able-to-utilize-this-item-for-quite-a-while) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Our office has been using Nitro since, I believe, version 8. We are currently on version 13. So yes, quite awhile in deed :)" - Title: [How to add an electronic signature to a PDF](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27609-how-to-add-an-electronic-signature-to-a-pdf) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Here is the answer to the query How to add signature in PDF - https://www.transferemails.com/how-to-add-signature-in-pdf/" - Title: [How to create an electronic signature](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27608-how-to-create-an-electronic-signature) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Simply search this on their web help. You will get a comprehensive guide." ### iLovePDF - Title: [What is iLovePDF used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ilovepdf-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "For changing documents types " - Title: [How can I optimize a PDF for free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-optimize-a-pdf-for-free) — 1 comment, 4 upvotes > **Top comment:** "just upload your pdf file to the website and select any option on what you need to do with pdf " - Title: [What is the best PDF Merge software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-pdf-merge-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "ILOVEPDF" - Title: [How do I unsubscribe from iLovePDF?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-unsubscribe-from-ilovepdf) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Link available inside email. " - Title: [Why you use this website or what is your purpose](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-you-use-this-website-or-what-is-your-purpose) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "nice website made" ### 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..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/nitro-pdf-vs-ilovepdf-vs-pdf-xchange-editor)