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At a Glance
Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit PDF Reader
Star Rating
(154)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PDF Reader Pro
PDF Reader Pro
Star Rating
(31)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.99 With One-Time Purchase
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Foxit PDF Reader excels in its batch conversion capabilities, scoring 8.9, while PDF Reader Pro shines with a higher score of 9.2, indicating a more efficient process for converting multiple files at once.
  • Reviewers mention that Foxit PDF Reader offers robust document management features with a score of 8.8, but PDF Reader Pro slightly lags behind at 8.5, suggesting that users may find Foxit’s organization tools more effective for managing large volumes of documents.
  • G2 users highlight that PDF Reader Pro has superior editing capabilities, scoring 9.5 compared to Foxit’s 9.0, which indicates that users may find it easier to make changes and adjustments to their PDFs with PDF Reader Pro.
  • Users on G2 report that Foxit PDF Reader has a better quality of support with a score of 8.4, while PDF Reader Pro is close behind at 8.3, suggesting that users may have a slightly better experience when seeking help with Foxit.
  • Reviewers mention that Foxit PDF Reader is more compatible with Linux operating systems, scoring 9.7, while PDF Reader Pro scores 8.6, indicating that users on Linux may prefer Foxit for better performance.
  • Users say that PDF Reader Pro has a more favorable entry-level price at $79.99, making it a more accessible option for small businesses, while Foxit PDF Reader does not disclose its pricing, which may be a consideration for budget-conscious buyers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Foxit PDF Reader
No pricing available
PDF Reader Pro
PDF Reader Pro for Individual
$79.99
With One-Time Purchase
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Free Trial
Foxit PDF Reader
No trial information available
PDF Reader Pro
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
134
8.7
22
Ease of Use
9.0
134
8.9
22
Ease of Setup
9.1
9
8.3
12
Ease of Admin
7.0
5
9.5
7
Quality of Support
8.4
102
7.9
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
7
9.3
7
Product Direction (% positive)
9.9
126
8.8
20
Features by Category
Format
9.2
22
8.8
8
9.5
19
8.5
8
8.9
18
8.6
7
Edit
9.0
23
9.0
8
9.3
22
8.7
9
8.8
20
7.4
9
Data
9.3
23
9.0
8
8.5
20
8.1
8
9.0
19
8.9
9
Operating System
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.0
10
8.6
7
9.2
10
Not enough data
Organization
9.2
65
8.6
13
8.8
70
7.8
13
8.4
71
8.6
13
8.4
70
8.3
13
Editing
8.6
72
8.5
14
8.6
72
8.6
13
8.7
73
8.8
13
8.2
65
9.0
13
8.7
73
8.2
12
Operating System
9.6
17
7.7
10
8.3
10
7.4
11
9.7
10
7.5
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit PDF Reader
PDF Reader Pro
PDF Reader Pro
Foxit PDF Reader and PDF Reader Pro are categorized as PDF Editor and File Reader
Unique Categories
Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit PDF Reader has no unique categories
PDF Reader Pro
PDF Reader Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit PDF Reader
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
34.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.3%
PDF Reader Pro
PDF Reader Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit PDF Reader
Telecommunications
7.2%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Computer Software
5.9%
Oil & Energy
4.6%
Security and Investigations
3.3%
Other
71.7%
PDF Reader Pro
PDF Reader Pro
Information Technology and Services
30.0%
Higher Education
10.0%
Financial Services
10.0%
Insurance
6.7%
Accounting
6.7%
Other
36.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit PDF Reader
Most Helpful Favorable Review
CL
cruz alberto l.
Verified User in Security and Investigations

It has several features that I like, such as opening documents from foxit located in my email, which makes it easier to locate the information I need, the printing of the documents is of better quality compared to other formats, including the de margenes...

Most Helpful Critical Review
TE
Thomas E.
Verified User in Construction

The UI has changed for the worst: When reading multiple PDFs, it is difficult to see which PDF is active. The Orange banner at the top makes it hard to read the current PDF and the various tabs are barely visible when one, in particular, is selected. The...

PDF Reader Pro
PDF Reader Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SK
Shaaz K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

It helps us to edit,create and share documents.the best part about this document is that you can share files with higher resolution without having pixels.

Most Helpful Critical Review
MV
Mate V.
Verified User in Legal Services

We tested PDF Reader Pro in an enterprise environment, and it did not work reliably. Several users reported that the PDFs generated by the software could not be opened in Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is a major issue for compatibility. I reached out to...

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Discussions
Foxit PDF Reader
Foxit PDF Reader Discussions
How do I protect a file in Foxit with a password?
1 comment
FG
Go to tab PROTECT>Password protect and select the options and voila.Read more
how do i merge diffrent pictures then compress them, and convert them into a pdf .
1 comment
AQ
Hi! Foxit offers you an online application for several purposes, to combine in a single file, images saved in pdf, use "PDF Merge Online", it is very easy...Read more
Is Foxit Reader safe to use?
1 comment
AW
Its one of the better PDF readers. Yes it is safe to useRead more
PDF Reader Pro
PDF Reader Pro Discussions
50% OFF, PDF Reader Pro Back to School Sale!
1 comment
Official Response from PDF Reader Pro
I'm sorry, but the text you provided appears to be a URL, which does not contain any translatable content in an unknown language. If you have a specific text...Read more
What's the Difference between PDF Reader Pro Free and Edition?
1 comment
Official Response from PDF Reader Pro
I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that request.Read more
Is There an Education Offer Avaliable?
1 comment
Official Response from PDF Reader Pro
The text appears to be a URL, which typically does not contain translatable content in the traditional sense. It seems to be a link to a webpage on the PDF...Read more