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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.99 1 User Per Month
Free Per Month
Foxit PDF Editor
Star Rating
(3,526)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $10.99 1 User Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansLumin for G Suite
Star Rating
(821)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Foxit PDF Editor excels in document signing with a score of 9.1, while Lumin for G Suite slightly outperforms it with a score of 9.2. Reviewers mention that Foxit's signing features are robust but Lumin's integration with G Suite enhances the signing experience.
- Reviewers mention that Lumin for G Suite shines in multi-user collaboration, scoring 9.3 compared to Foxit's 8.1. Users on G2 highlight Lumin's real-time editing capabilities as a significant advantage for teams working together on documents.
- Users say that Foxit PDF Editor has a strong performance and reliability score of 8.9, while Lumin for G Suite scores 8.5. Reviewers mention that Foxit’s stability during heavy usage is a key benefit, especially for small businesses.
- G2 users report that Lumin for G Suite offers a free entry-level price, making it accessible for small businesses, while Foxit PDF Editor starts at $10.99. Reviewers mention that this pricing model allows Lumin to attract a larger user base.
- Users report that Foxit PDF Editor has a higher overall star rating of 4.6 compared to Lumin for G Suite's 4.5. Reviewers mention that Foxit's comprehensive feature set and user-friendly interface contribute to its higher satisfaction ratings.
- Reviewers mention that Foxit PDF Editor's ease of setup is rated at 9.1, while Lumin for G Suite scores 8.9. Users say that Foxit's straightforward installation process is a plus for those who want to get started quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Foxit PDF Editor
PDF Editor with Admin Console
Starting at $10.99
1 User Per Month
The PDF Editor with Admin Console offers comprehensive PDF management and editing tools, designed for team use with a centralized admin console for license management. It includes advanced editing features, cloud storage, and robust security options for enterprise environments.
- Create documents, merge, rotate, reorder, delete, and split PDFs
- Edit text and images in a PDF
- Convert PDFs and export to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Lumin for G Suite
Free
Free
Per Month
Perfect for the occasional user.
A faster, smarter PDF experience.
- Annotate 3 documents
- eSign contracts
- Basic editing tools
Free Trial
Foxit PDF Editor
Free Trial is available
Lumin for G Suite
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
2,486
9.0
413
Ease of Use
9.0
2,522
9.0
414
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,123
8.9
85
Ease of Admin
8.9
733
9.4
42
Quality of Support
8.9
1,747
9.0
286
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
702
9.1
39
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,372
8.0
335
Features by Category
Signature Process
9.1
822
9.2
27
8.4
641
8.9
25
8.7
726
8.7
26
8.5
637
8.8
27
8.7
642
9.0
26
8.1
549
Feature Not Available
8.5
570
Feature Not Available
8.8
707
9.1
25
Agentic AI - E-Signature
7.6
21
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
Security and Scalability
8.7
617
9.0
24
8.7
650
8.7
25
8.4
585
9.3
25
Platform
8.3
519
9.0
10
8.5
549
8.3
10
8.0
500
Feature Not Available
8.9
604
8.8
10
7.9
464
8.7
10
Organization
8.9
1222
Feature Not Available
8.9
1308
8.9
28
8.8
1299
Feature Not Available
8.8
1322
Feature Not Available
Editing
8.9
1389
8.5
29
9.0
1503
8.9
31
9.1
1442
Feature Not Available
8.8
1363
9.0
29
8.8
1321
9.0
30
Operating System
9.1
1171
9.2
26
7.6
729
8.7
25
7.2
650
9.0
21
Security
8.5
612
Feature Not Available
8.8
718
Feature Not Available
8.8
675
Feature Not Available
Conversion
9.1
836
9.1
25
8.7
654
Feature Not Available
8.6
630
Feature Not Available
Logistics
8.6
642
9.0
25
9.2
827
9.0
27
9.0
757
9.2
26
Agentic AI - File Converter
7.7
28
Not enough data
Data Sources
8.5
367
9.5
21
8.3
346
Feature Not Available
9.0
380
9.7
21
Generation
8.5
353
9.3
20
8.1
335
Feature Not Available
8.2
336
Feature Not Available
Delivery
8.2
333
Feature Not Available
7.8
323
Feature Not Available
7.8
322
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
7.6
246
9.5
7
7.3
244
9.5
7
7.6
195
9.3
7
7.5
195
9.3
7
Agentic AI - Document Generation
8.3
14
Not enough data
Design
8.5
737
9.1
29
8.4
693
9.2
29
8.2
657
Feature Not Available
Collaboration
8.1
618
9.3
29
8.1
589
9.1
30
File Types
9.1
866
9.3
28
9.0
855
9.0
27
8.2
589
Feature Not Available
Edit & Revise
8.6
736
Feature Not Available
8.2
666
Feature Not Available
9.1
884
Feature Not Available
Integrate & Embed
7.9
585
Feature Not Available
8.1
593
Feature Not Available
8.3
652
9.4
29
Operating System
9.1
848
8.9
29
7.7
539
8.8
25
7.3
481
8.9
22
Generative AI
7.7
350
9.1
11
7.6
346
9.2
11
7.7
271
9.2
11
7.3
267
9.2
11
7.6
269
9.2
11
Agentic AI - Document Creation
8.2
21
Not enough data
Design
8.5
240
Not enough data
8.6
259
Not enough data
9.0
264
Not enough data
8.9
266
Not enough data
8.4
224
Not enough data
8.3
221
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.3
237
Not enough data
8.6
234
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Google Workspace Office Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Foxit PDF Editor and Lumin for G Suite are categorized as Document Creation, Document Generation, E-Signature, File Converter, and PDF Editor
Unique Categories
Foxit PDF Editor is categorized as Document Management and Desktop Publishing
Lumin for G Suite is categorized as Google Workspace Office Tools
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Foxit PDF Editor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Lumin for G Suite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Construction
7.7%
Accounting
6.0%
Information Technology and Services
4.0%
Financial Services
3.8%
Higher Education
3.5%
Other
75.0%
Primary/Secondary Education
16.3%
Higher Education
11.1%
Education Management
6.8%
Accounting
5.4%
E-Learning
4.3%
Other
56.1%
Alternatives
Discussions
How to change the Default font for text editing
4 Comments
PR
No this does not work no matter what the default always remains Helvetica. The font has to be selected every time you write text.Read more
What would be the best way to integrate this program into an in-house ERP?
4 Comments
KR
Hello Teran:
They have an enterprise edition available for purchase. I would check with FoxIt and request a custom quote with some best...Read more
How do I eliminate all the font changes that happen when I scan a legal document?
3 Comments
BP
Does anyone still use WordPerfect?
When you paste do you have the option to paste as plain text? Like other word processors (eg Word or Google docs). If...Read more
Will be for the program future developments regarding optimization for tablets with different operative systems?
1 Comment
JG
I like that it is lightweight that can be used anywhere and that if you do not take the equipment with you you can consult it from afar. What I don't like...Read more
How is the best way to be the best PDF Editor?
1 Comment
MJ
Well, the truth is that throughout this year I was able to be very comfortable with this app, and I really like it a lot. Since I had this, I don't struggle...Read more
Please can allow an unlimited number of saved signatures on the trial version?
1 Comment
GR
No, you have to go with Paid Version.Read more
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