# PDF-XChange Editor, pdfMachine merge vs Nitro PDF Comparison

| | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 148 | 11 | 380 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (39.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (48.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $62.00 1 Single User License With One-Time Purchase | No pricing available | $15.00 1 User Per Month Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### PDF-XChange Editor

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

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

### pdfMachine merge

**Not enough data**

### Nitro PDF

Pros:
- Ease of Use (62 reviews)
- Easy Editing (43 reviews)

Cons:
- PDF Issues (22 reviews)
- Expensive (13 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (116 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (301 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (117 reviews) | 7.1 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (305 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (151 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (96 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.8 (98 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 8.1 (234 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.7 (111 reviews) | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (290 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### pdfMachine merge

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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

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## Features Comparison By Category

### PDF Editor

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.9/10 | 95 |
| **pdfMachine merge** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nitro PDF** | 8.5/10 | 106 |

#### Organization

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Protect** | 9.1 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (83 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.8 (85 reviews) | 
| **Document Scanning** | 8.9 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (86 reviews) | 
| **Editing History** | 8.8 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (87 reviews) | 

#### Editing

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Size** | 8.9 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (89 reviews) | 
| **Edit Fields** | 9.2 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (93 reviews) | 
| **New PDF** | 9.3 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (85 reviews) | 
| **Field Functions** | 8.9 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (83 reviews) | 
| **Annotate** | 9.2 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (83 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (77 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | 8.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (52 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (47 reviews) | 

### Document Generation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.9/10 | 34 |
| **pdfMachine merge** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nitro PDF** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Sources

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Software** | 9.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spreadsheets** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documents** | 8.8 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generation

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Branding** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schedule** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Batch** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Generation

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Document Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PDF-XChange Editor** | 8.3/10 | 32 |
| **pdfMachine merge** | N/A | N/A |
| **Nitro PDF** | 8.3/10 | 93 |

#### Design

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Graphics** | 8.2 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.0 (63 reviews) | 
| **Themes** | 7.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (60 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-User Collaboration** | 7.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (63 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Communication** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.9 (60 reviews) | 

#### File Types

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Export** | 8.8 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (73 reviews) | 
| **Import** | 8.3 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (70 reviews) | 
| **Web Publishing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.7 (54 reviews) | 

#### Edit & Revise

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revision History** | 8.7 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (65 reviews) | 
| **Suggestion Mode** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.1 (59 reviews) | 
| **Document Editor** | 9.0 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (74 reviews) | 

#### Integrate & Embed

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calendar** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.1 (57 reviews) | 
| **Website** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.0 (56 reviews) | 
| **Applications** | 8.4 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (59 reviews) | 

#### Operating System

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PC Operating System** | 8.9 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (72 reviews) | 
| **Mac Operating System** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (51 reviews) | 
| **Linux Operating System** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (49 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - Document Creation

| Feature | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 

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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 Nitro PDF (1):** [Document Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-creation)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | PDF-XChange Editor | pdfMachine merge | Nitro PDF | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 34.7% | 45.5% | 48.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.7% | 27.3% | 36.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 39.6% | 27.3% | 16.0% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### pdfMachine merge

- **Computer Software:** 18.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 9.1%
- **Research:** 9.1%
- **Religious Institutions:** 9.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Government Administration:** 9.1%
- **Food & Beverages:** 9.1%
- **Financial Services:** 9.1%
- **Automotive:** 9.1%

#### 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%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to PDF-XChange Editor

- [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5104 reviews)
- [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3614 reviews)
- [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)
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- [Smallpdf](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (303 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 (32 reviews)
- [Xodo](https://www.g2.com/products/xodo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (37 reviews)

### Alternatives to pdfMachine merge

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- [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3614 reviews)
- [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)
- [Lumin for G Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lumin-for-g-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (815 reviews)
- [iLovePDF](https://www.g2.com/products/ilovepdf/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (574 reviews)
- [UPDF](https://www.g2.com/products/updf/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (434 reviews)
- [Adobe PDF Pack](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-pdf-pack/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (337 reviews)
- [Smallpdf](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (303 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)

### Alternatives to Nitro PDF

- [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-acrobat/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5104 reviews)
- [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/foxit-pdf-editor/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3614 reviews)
- [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)
- [Smallpdf](https://www.g2.com/products/smallpdf/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (303 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)
- [Conga Composer](https://www.g2.com/products/conga-composer/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (905 reviews)
- [Soda PDF Anywhere](https://www.g2.com/products/soda-pdf-anywhere/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (70 reviews)
- [Tungsten Power PDF](https://www.g2.com/products/tungsten-power-pdf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (62 reviews)
- [PDF Expert](https://www.g2.com/products/pdf-expert/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (31 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### pdfMachine merge

No discussions available for this product.

### 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."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/pdf-xchange-editor-vs-pdfmachine-merge-vs-nitro-pdf)