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Foxit PDF Editor
Foxit PDF Editor · Fremont, California, USA · founded 2001
What it is
Foxit PDF Editor is a PDF application for editing text, annotating, converting, signing, creating forms, and using OCR. It also supports document comparison, password protection, and collaboration across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Foxit lists a free PDF Reader for reading, annotation, and collaboration, and says every account—including Reader accounts—receives 300 AI credits per month. PDF Editor costs $129.99 a year, while PDF Editor+ costs $159.99 a year and includes mobile apps, 150 eSign envelopes per year, and Smart Redact. Monthly billing is listed from $10.99 a month. The PDF Editor 14 perpetual license costs $209.99, paid once and excludes AI Assistant, Workspace, Smart Redact, DMS, and cloud features. Subscriptions include Foxit DMS. Listed integrations include Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, Salesforce, and Dropbox. A 14-day PDF Editor+ trial is available with no credit card required. Foxit is based in Fremont, California, and was founded in 2001.
For and against
For
- Includes editing, conversion, signing, and OCR.
- Available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.
- Subscriptions include Foxit DMS.
- PDF Editor+ includes mobile apps.
- 14-day trial requires no credit card.
Against
- No free plan for PDF Editor.
- Perpetual license excludes AI Assistant and cloud features.
- Perpetual license excludes Smart Redact and DMS.
- PDF Editor+ costs $159.99 a year.
The verdict
Foxit PDF Editor covers common PDF editing and document workflows across several platforms, with integrations and subscription options. The perpetual license costs $209.99, paid once but excludes several listed features, while a free Reader is available.
Who it suits
Foxit PDF Editor suits people who need to edit, convert, sign, or manage PDF documents across desktop, web, and mobile platforms. Teams may find its integrations, admin tools, and volume licensing relevant.
Plans and prices
PDF Editor
300 AI credits/month
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PDF Editor+
150 eSign envelopes/year
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Foxit PDF Editor 14 Perpetual License
Permanent license · Windows and macOS download · Editing, conversion, OCR, forms, and security
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PDF Editor monthly
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AI Assistant add-on
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Foxit PDF Editor 14
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PDF Editor+ free trial
Read 27 Sep 2026 · foxit.com
On the record
- Annotation tools
- Yesfoxit.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Annual Editor+ price
- $159.99 per user per yearfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Annual Editor price
- $129.99 per user per yearfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Core features
- Editing, conversion, signing, OCR, forms, comparison, password protection, and collaborationfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Document management
- Foxit DMS is included with every PDF Editor and PDF Editor+ subscriptionfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Form creation
- Yesfoxit.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Free AI credits
- Every account includes 300 AI credits per month, including the free PDF Readerfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Free PDF Reader
- Free reader for reading, annotation, and collaborationfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial with no credit card requiredfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Key integrations
- Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive, Salesforce, and Dropboxfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Mobile apps
- PDF Editor+ includes mobile apps for iOS and Androidfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- OCR
- Yesfoxit.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- PDF conversion
- Yesfoxit.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Perpetual license
- Foxit PDF Editor 14 costs $209.99 per user as a one-time purchasefoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Perpetual limitations
- Excludes AI Assistant, Workspace, Smart Redact, DMS, and cloud featuresfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Security certifications
- SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, TAA, Section 508, VPAT, and ADAfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Security compliance
- SOC 2, HIPAA-ready, GDPR-supported, and Section 508/ADA compliantfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
- Starting price
- Paid plans start at $10.99 per monthfoxit.com · read 27 Sep 2026
