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Foxit PDF Editor

Full-featured PDF editor and eSign

Foxit PDF Editor is a PDF & document tools tool for Small businesses and Enterprise, offered as paid ($11/mo). Based in United States, founded in 2001. Popular alternatives include Adobe Acrobat, pdfFiller, Nitro PDF.

About Foxit PDF Editor

Foxit PDF Editor is a full-featured PDF editor from Foxit Software, a company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Fremont, California. It runs on Windows and macOS, with mobile apps and a web version, and is one of the most widely used alternatives to Adobe Acrobat in businesses, schools and public institutions.

The editor covers the full document lifecycle: editing text and images directly in a PDF, converting to and from Office formats, OCR for scanned documents, redaction, creating and filling forms, comparing two versions, adding comments, protecting files with passwords and certificates, and collecting signatures through Foxit eSign. An AI assistant summarizes, translates and answers questions about documents. Licensing is mainly by annual subscription, and a one-time perpetual license is still offered; the PDF Editor+ tier adds eSign and cloud features, and Business licensing supports volume deployment and admin control. The free Foxit PDF Reader remains available for viewing and basic annotation.

Foxit fits organizations that need Acrobat-level capability at lower cost and want a fast editor that deploys easily across many desktops. The interface is dense, some advanced features sit in higher tiers, and brand recognition is lower than Adobe's. Adobe Acrobat remains the reference standard, Nitro PDF targets similar business buyers, and occasional users are better served by online tools such as Smallpdf or iLovePDF.

Key features of Foxit PDF Editor

  • Full PDF editing
  • OCR and redaction
  • Forms creation and filling
  • Document compare
  • eSign integration
  • Cloud and mobile apps

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Acrobat-level features cheaper
  • Fast performance
  • Business licensing
  • AI assistant

Cons

  • AI and cloud features need a subscription
  • Interface dense
  • Some advanced features need higher tiers
  • Less brand recognition

Foxit PDF Editor pricing

Foxit PDF Editor uses a paid model. A 14-day free trial is available.

PlanPriceIncludes
PDF Editor$129.99 / user/yrBilled annually; monthly billing available from $10.99
PDF Editor+$159.99 / user/yrBilled annually; adds Editor Cloud and eSign
PDF Editor 14 (perpetual)$209.99One-time per user; no AI Assistant or cloud
Volume LicensingCustom30+ licenses, up to 30% discount

Source: www.foxit.com · checked on Oct 20, 2026

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Price changes for Foxit PDF Editor

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Plan change · Announced

Foxit consolidates PDF Editor and eSign into four new options

Foxit announced PDF Editor, PDF Editor+ (with 150 eSign envelopes a year), eSign Essentials (250 envelopes a year) and eSign Business (unlimited). Existing eSign Pro and Enterprise customers are encouraged to move to eSign Business at renewal; switching is optional for others.

Sources:Foxit blog, June 20, 2024

How Foxit PDF Editor compares in PDF & document tools

Rank by votes
#1 / 17

0 votes from members

Starting price
$11

10% above the category median ($10/mo)

Free alternatives
0

Free or open-source tools in PDF & document tools

Foxit PDF Editor ranks #1 of 17 pdf & document tools tools by community votes and is priced in line with the category.

Common use cases

  1. 1Legal redaction
  2. 2Editing contracts
  3. 3Creating fillable forms
  4. 4Business-wide PDF standard

Best for

Businesses needing a desktop PDF editor.

Not ideal for

Occasional users (Smallpdf, iLovePDF).

Integrations

  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Drive
  • SharePoint
  • Box
  • Dropbox
  • Foxit eSign

Our take

Foxit is the best value Acrobat alternative.

FAQ

What is Foxit PDF Editor?
Foxit PDF Editor is a PDF & document tools tool: Full-featured PDF editor and eSign.
How much does Foxit PDF Editor cost?
Foxit PDF Editor uses a Paid model; paid plans start at $11 per month.
What are the best alternatives to Foxit PDF Editor?
Community-listed alternatives to Foxit PDF Editor include Adobe Acrobat, pdfFiller, Nitro PDF, Lumin.
Does Foxit PDF Editor have a free trial?
Yes, Foxit PDF Editor offers a 14-day free trial.
What does Foxit PDF Editor integrate with?
Foxit PDF Editor integrates with Microsoft 365, Google Drive, SharePoint, Box, Dropbox, Foxit eSign and more.
Which platforms does Foxit PDF Editor support?
Foxit PDF Editor is available on web, macos, windows, ios, android.
Who is Foxit PDF Editor for?
Businesses needing a desktop PDF editor.

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