“Foxit allowed us to license more users for less—and gave them the tools they needed to do their work. For us, that's a win.”
Foxit PDF Editor
The #1 Alternative to Adobe Acrobat
Foxit PDF Editor is the AI-powered solution for creating, editing, signing and managing documents. It's easy to use, easy to deploy and costs a fraction of Adobe Acrobat. Available on desktop, cloud and mobile.
Starting at$10.99/mo
- Windows
- macOS
- Mobile
- Cloud
Trusted by 700M+ users and 660,000+ organizations worldwide
G24.6 / 55,000+ reviews
Gartner4.6 stars94% recommend
Why teams choose Foxit PDF Editor
One Platform. Every Kind of User.
Cut Licensing Costs Without Cutting Capabilities
Foxit delivers 44% lower cost per license compared to Adobe Acrobat, with enterprise-grade features your teams actually need. Flexible licensing (annual, monthly, or perpetual) fits your budget cycle, not the vendor's.
Deploy Fast, Support Less
A familiar ribbon-style interface means your teams are productive on day one, with no retraining required. Centralized management through the Admin Console gives you full control over deployment, updates, and user governance.
Secure and Compliant by Default
SOC 2, HIPAA-ready, GDPR-supported, and Section 508/ADA compliant out of the box. Smart Redact uses AI to detect and remove sensitive PII. Named #1 PDF Editor for Data Security by TechRadar.
Connects to Your Existing Stack
Native integrations with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, and Salesforce. No workflow disruptions. Foxit fits into your infrastructure, not the other way around.
Built for teams
Built-in document management, at no extra cost.
Foxit DMS is included free with every PDF Editor and PDF Editor+ subscription. Shared workspaces, version controls and check-in/out locking makes it easier for teams to collaborate on live documents. Unlimited cloud storage, security settings, and governance controls simplify administrative tasks for IT teams and operators.
Learn more about Foxit DMSFoxit AI
Intelligence, Built Into Every Document.
Every Foxit account includes AI capabilities with 20 credits every month, even on the free PDF Reader. Nothing to install, nothing extra to buy. Just open a document and start.
Get answers, summaries, and finished pages without leaving the document you're working in.
Ask your document anything. AI Chat answers questions using the content on the page, so you stop skimming for the paragraph you half-remember.
Summarize in seconds. Turn a 90-page report into the key points before your next meeting starts.
Navigate long documents instantly. AI Bookmark builds a clickable outline so you jump straight to the section that matters.
Read with a guide. Intelligent Read walks you through dense material, surfacing and explaining the passages worth your attention.
Create images in place. Generate and insert visuals from a description without switching to a design tool.
Foxit customers save an average of 12+ hours per week through AI-powered summarization alone.1
Pricing
Choose Your Plan
PDF Editor
Professional PDF editing for Windows, macOS, and Web
per user/year
- Document Management System (DMS)
- AI Assistant with 20 free credits/month
- Windows, macOS & Web apps
- Edit text, images, and pages
- Convert to/from Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Create, fill, sign, and send forms
- OCR: Scan to searchable PDFs
- Compare two PDF versions
- Password protection & security
- Foxit DMS for centralized document management, check-in/out, version history, and more.
Most Popular
PDF Editor+
Everything in PDF Editor, plus mobile apps and advanced features
per user/year
- Mobile apps for iOS & Android
- AI Smart Redact for intelligent PII removal
- Foxit eSign with 150 envelopes/year
- Everything in PDF Editor
- Full access to the Editor Cloud web app, the mobile app, and the desktop app.
- Create, edit, annotate, sign, and share PDFs anywhere, on any device.
- AI-powered Smart Redact
- Request signatures & track responses
Prefer to buy once?
- Download once, own it forever
- One-time purchase, no subscription
- Download for Windows or macOS
- Full editing, conversion, OCR, forms, and security
- Does not include AI Assistant, Smart Redact, DMS, or cloud features
Deploying for a team or organization? Get volume pricing and rollout support for 30+ licenses.
Just need a free tool? Try Foxit's free PDF tools
Enterprise-Grade Security, Built In.
Foxit protects your documents at every stage: in transit, at rest, and during collaboration. Granular access controls, Smart Redact for automated PII removal, and encryption keep sensitive content secure. Foxit meets the compliance standards your organization requires, and holds certifications across global regulatory frameworks.
SOC 2 TYPE 2
GDPR
TAA
Section 508
VPAT
ADA
See it in action
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1Introduction
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Introduction to Foxit PDF Editor
A tour of the ribbon, workspace, and core editing surface.
What you'll learn
- Navigate the familiar ribbon-style interface
- Open, save, and organize PDFs in the workspace
- Find the tools you'll use in every workflow
Customer stories
What Our Customers Say
“I regularly work with PDF documents such as policy files, reports, and client documents. Foxit PDF Editor makes it easy to edit text, add comments, and manage multiple files in one place.”
“Smooth transition over to Foxit, with test licenses and access to the Admin portal given before our contract commenced, allowing a pilot group to easily test functionality.”
Foxit PDF Editor+ vs. Adobe Acrobat Pro
Feature For Feature With Acrobat Pro
Foxit PDF Editor+ matches Acrobat on the tools your team uses every day, then adds what Acrobat doesn't include.
Capability
Edit, convert, and organize PDFs
PDF Editor+Yes
A
Acrobat ProYes
Capability
OCR scanned documents
PDF Editor+Yes
A
Acrobat ProYes
Capability
Forms, redaction, and password security
PDF Editor+Yes
A
Acrobat ProYes
Capability
Comments and shared reviews
PDF Editor+Yes
A
Acrobat ProYes
Capability
AI assistant (optional add-on)
PDF Editor+Yes
A
Acrobat ProYes
Capability
Collaborative document workspace
PDF Editor+Yes
A
Acrobat ProYes
Capability
Document management system with versioning, retention rules, and audit trails
PDF Editor+IncludedA
Acrobat ProNot includedCapability
AI-powered redaction (Smart Redact)
PDF Editor+Yes
A
Acrobat ProNo
Capability
Perpetual license option
PDF Editor+Yes
A
Acrobat ProNo
Capability
Annual price per user
PDF Editor+$159.99A
Acrobat Pro$287.88Comparison based on published product information in the US region as of July 2026. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Inc.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Foxit PDF Editor is an AI-powered PDF platform for creating, editing, converting, signing, and managing PDF documents on Windows, macOS, Mobile, and the web. Foxit PDF Editor is built for knowledge workers and IT teams that need enterprise-grade document tools without the cost or complexity of Adobe Acrobat, and is trusted by 700M+ users across 640,000+ organizations worldwide.
Foxit PDF Editor+ costs $159.99 per user per year, 44% lower than Adobe Acrobat Pro for Teams at $287.88 per user per year, and matches Adobe Acrobat Pro on core editing, conversion, OCR, and collaboration in a familiar ribbon-style interface. The key differences are perpetual licensing, included document management, bundled eSign envelopes, and AI credit pricing.
What's different
Annual price per user
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- $159.99
- Adobe Acrobat Pro for Teams
- $287.88
What's different
Perpetual license
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- Available for Windows and macOS
- Adobe Acrobat Pro for Teams
- Discontinued for new customers
What's different
Free AI credits
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- 20 credits per month included
- Adobe Acrobat Pro for Teams
- Limited free requests, cap not published
What's different
AI Assistant paid tier
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- $49.99/year for 2,000 credits per month
- Adobe Acrobat Pro for Teams
- $59.88/year, usage-capped
What's different
AI-powered redaction
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- Smart Redact included with PDF Editor+
- Adobe Acrobat Pro for Teams
- Not offered; redaction is manual search-and-mark
What's different
Document management
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- Foxit DMS included with unlimited storage
- Adobe Acrobat Pro for Teams
- No native DMS; 100 GB per seat
What's different
eSign envelopes
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- 150 per year included with PDF Editor+
- Adobe Acrobat Pro for Teams
- Advanced eSign workflows require separate Acrobat Sign Solutions
What's different
Free trial
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- 14 days, no credit card
- Adobe Acrobat Pro for Teams
- 7 days, credit card required
| What's different | Foxit PDF Editor+ | Adobe Acrobat Pro for Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Annual price per user | $159.99 | $287.88 |
| Perpetual license | Available for Windows and macOS | Discontinued for new customers |
| Free AI credits | 20 credits per month included | Limited free requests, cap not published |
| AI Assistant paid tier | $49.99/year for 2,000 credits per month | $59.88/year, usage-capped |
| AI-powered redaction | Smart Redact included with PDF Editor+ | Not offered; redaction is manual search-and-mark |
| Document management | Foxit DMS included with unlimited storage | No native DMS; 100 GB per seat |
| eSign envelopes | 150 per year included with PDF Editor+ | Advanced eSign workflows require separate Acrobat Sign Solutions |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | 7 days, credit card required |
Pricing reflects published list rates in the US region as of July 2026.
Foxit PDF Editor covers professional PDF editing on desktop and web. Foxit PDF Editor+ adds mobile apps, AI-powered Smart Redact, and Foxit eSign with 150 envelopes per year.
Feature
Edit, convert, OCR, forms, comparison
- Foxit PDF Editor
- Included
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- Included
Feature
Platforms
- Foxit PDF Editor
- Windows, macOS, Web
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android
Feature
Foxit Document Management System (DMS)
- Foxit PDF Editor
- Included
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- Included
Feature
AI Assistant (summarize, translate, extract)
- Foxit PDF Editor
- Included
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- Included
Feature
Smart Redact (AI PII removal)
- Foxit PDF Editor
- Not included
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- Included
Feature
Foxit eSign
- Foxit PDF Editor
- Fill-and-sign only
- Foxit PDF Editor+
- 150 envelopes/year
| Feature | Foxit PDF Editor | Foxit PDF Editor+ |
|---|---|---|
| Edit, convert, OCR, forms, comparison | Included | Included |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Web | Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android |
| Foxit Document Management System (DMS) | Included | Included |
| AI Assistant (summarize, translate, extract) | Included | Included |
| Smart Redact (AI PII removal) | Not included | Included |
| Foxit eSign | Fill-and-sign only | 150 envelopes/year |
Foxit PDF Editor is available as a perpetual, one-time-purchase license for Windows and macOS, with no subscription required, and includes full editing, conversion, OCR, forms, document security, and fill-and-sign. Adobe no longer offers perpetual licenses of Acrobat to new customers. For most users, a Foxit PDF Editor or PDF Editor+ subscription is the better value: it unlocks AI capabilities, cloud integrations, unlimited cloud storage, the complete Foxit Document Management System, and full Foxit eSign integration at a lower per-user entry point. Subscriptions start at $10.99 per user per month, while the perpetual license is a one-time fee of $209.99.
Pricing reflects published list rates in the US region as of July 2026.
Foxit PDF Editor meets enterprise security and compliance requirements including SOC 2 Type 2, HIPAA, GDPR, Section 508/ADA, TAA, and 21 CFR Part 11, and was named the #1 PDF Editor for Data Security by TechRadar. Foxit PDF Editor supports OAuth 2.0 and Microsoft Entra ID single sign-on, AES-256 document encryption, redaction, and centralized policy management through the Foxit Admin Console.
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