PDF-XChange Editor alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave PDF-XChange Editor: windows only, and dense interface with a learning curve. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces PDF-XChange Editor, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Foxit PDF Editor currently ranks first.
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Best PDF-XChange Editor alternative for most people
Foxit PDF EditorA comparable business editor that also runs on Mac and the web.
Best PDF-XChange Editor alternative for a free option
Sumatra PDFFree and even lighter if you only need to read.
Best PDF-XChange Editor alternative for open source
Sumatra PDFFree and even lighter if you only need to read.
Best PDF-XChange Editor alternative for Mac
Adobe AcrobatThe standard, with cloud services and mobile apps included.
Best PDF-XChange Editor alternative for Windows
Tungsten Power PDFPay-once editor with a simpler Office-style interface.
Best PDF-XChange Editor alternative for iPhone and Android
Foxit PDF EditorA comparable business editor that also runs on Mac and the web.
Best PDF-XChange Editor alternative for working in the browser
PDF24 ToolsFree Windows toolkit for converting and merging.
PDF-XChange Editor alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to PDF-XChange Editor?
Foxit PDF Editor ranks first right now. A comparable business editor that also runs on Mac and the web. Adobe Acrobat and Tungsten Power PDF follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to PDF-XChange Editor?
Yes. Sumatra PDF (open source) and PDF24 Tools (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to PDF-XChange Editor?
Yes: Sumatra PDF.
Why do people switch from PDF-XChange Editor?
The complaints we hear most: windows only; dense interface with a learning curve; licensed features watermark output if unpaid.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces PDF-XChange Editor, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.