Foxit PDF Editor alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for most people
Adobe AcrobatThe 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 EditorA cheaper one-time-licence Windows editor with a very deep feature set.
Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for Mac
Nitro PDFAnother business-focused Acrobat alternative with signing built in.
Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for Windows
Tungsten Power PDFPay-once desktop editor for Windows and Mac with a similar Office feel.
Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for Linux
Master PDF EditorA low-cost editor that also has a native Linux version.
Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for iPhone and Android
PDFelementA friendlier editor at a lower price for small teams.
Best Foxit PDF Editor alternative for working in the browser
Adobe AcrobatThe 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.