Compare PDF Reader Pro and PDF-XChange Editor 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (39.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.99 With One-Time Purchase
Starting at $62.00 1 Single User License With One-Time Purchase
PDF Reader Pro
Star Rating
(31)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.99 With One-Time Purchase
Browse all 3 pricing plansPDF-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 EditorPDF Reader Pro vs PDF-XChange Editor
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found PDF-XChange Editor easier to use and set up. However, PDF Reader Pro is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with PDF Reader Pro overall.
- Reviewers felt that PDF-XChange Editor meets the needs of their business better than PDF Reader Pro.
- 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 PDF Reader Pro over PDF-XChange Editor.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PDF Reader Pro
PDF Reader Pro for Individual
$79.99
With One-Time Purchase
Ideal for personal use to create, annotate, edit, organize, convert, secure and sign PDFs. One-time purchase. Free Updates for new features.
- Annotate PDF
- Convert PDF
- Edit PDF text and images
PDF-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
PDF Reader Pro
Free Trial is available
PDF-XChange Editor
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
22
9.2
113
Ease of Use
8.9
22
9.1
114
Ease of Setup
8.3
12
9.2
24
Ease of Admin
9.5
7
8.8
20
Quality of Support
7.9
20
8.8
95
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
7
9.0
17
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
20
8.7
109
Features by Category
Format
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Edit
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
Data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Organization
8.6
13
9.1
82
7.8
13
Feature Not Available
8.6
13
8.9
82
8.3
13
8.8
85
Editing
8.5
14
8.9
87
8.6
13
9.2
89
8.8
13
9.3
85
9.0
13
8.9
85
8.2
12
9.2
83
Operating System
7.7
10
9.2
40
7.4
11
8.4
22
7.5
8
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
PDF Reader Pro and PDF-XChange Editor are categorized as PDF Editor
Unique Categories
PDF Reader Pro is categorized as File Reader
PDF-XChange Editor is categorized as Document Generation and Document Creation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PDF Reader Pro
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
30.0%
Higher Education
10.0%
Financial Services
10.0%
Insurance
6.7%
Accounting
6.7%
Other
36.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.3%
Accounting
6.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
4.9%
Computer Software
4.2%
Construction
4.2%
Other
69.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
What's the Difference between PDF Reader Pro Free and Edition?
2 Comments
Official Response from PDF Reader Pro
https://www.pdfreaderpro.com/help/differences-between-free-and-edition-versionRead more
Is There an Education Offer Avaliable?
1 Comment
Official Response from PDF Reader Pro
https://www.pdfreaderpro.com/help/is-there-an-education-offer-avaliableRead more
Is There an OCR Function?
1 Comment
Official Response from PDF Reader Pro
https://www.pdfreaderpro.com/help/where-is-ocr-functionRead more
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1 Comment
AS
If you are interested in translation, please visit the page:
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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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