Foxit PDF Editor alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Foxit PDF Editor: mac version has historically lagged the Windows one, and many add-ons and editions make plans confusing. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Foxit PDF Editor, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Adobe Acrobat currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	PDF-XChange Editor	Free plan + paid	No	Windows	4 of 4	59.6

1. PDF-XChange EditorTop pick
Best for: Windows power users who want deep features with a one-time licence
Free plan + paidWindows
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Foxit PDF Editor
A cheaper one-time-licence Windows editor with a very deep feature set.
Pros
Very fast with large documents
Huge range of annotation and editing tools
Perpetual licence, no subscription
Cons
Windows only
Dense interface with a learning curve
Licensed features watermark output if unpaid
Visit PDF-XChange Editor Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is PDF-XChange Editor a good Foxit PDF Editor alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Starting price
USD $62 (Editor), $79 (Editor Plus)
Checked Oct 25, 2026pdf-xchange.com(opens source in a new tab)
Licence model
Perpetual
Checked Oct 25, 2026pdf-xchange.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Windows 10 and later
Checked Oct 25, 2026pdf-xchange.com(opens source in a new tab)
Maintenance
1 year included
Checked Oct 25, 2026pdf-xchange.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for most people

Adobe Acrobat

The original, with the broadest compatibility if Foxit struggles with a particular workflow.

Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

PDF-XChange Editor

A cheaper one-time-licence Windows editor with a very deep feature set.

Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for Mac

Nitro PDF

Another business-focused Acrobat alternative with signing built in.

Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for Windows

Tungsten Power PDF

Pay-once desktop editor for Windows and Mac with a similar Office feel.

Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for Linux

Master PDF Editor

A low-cost editor that also has a native Linux version.

Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for iPhone and Android

PDFelement

A friendlier editor at a lower price for small teams.

Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for working in the browser

Adobe Acrobat

The original, with the broadest compatibility if Foxit struggles with a particular workflow.

Foxit PDF Editor alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Foxit PDF Editor?

Adobe Acrobat ranks first right now. The original, with the broadest compatibility if Foxit struggles with a particular workflow. Nitro PDF and PDF-XChange Editor follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Foxit PDF Editor?

Yes. PDF-XChange Editor (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Foxit PDF Editor?

None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.

Which Foxit PDF Editor alternatives work on Linux?

Master PDF Editor runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Foxit PDF Editor?

The complaints we hear most: mac version has historically lagged the Windows one; many add-ons and editions make plans confusing; no free tier for editing, only a trial.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Foxit PDF Editor, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.