Compare PDF Reader Pro and PDF-XChange Editor 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (39.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.99 With One-Time Purchase
No pricing available
PDF Reader Pro
Star Rating
(31)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.99 With One-Time Purchase
Browse all 3 pricing plansPDF-XChange Editor
Star Rating
(141)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PDF-XChange EditorSummary
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- Users report that PDF-XChange Editor excels in its editing capabilities, particularly with its "Edit Fields" feature, which allows for precise modifications, while PDF Reader Pro's editing tools are seen as slightly less robust, with reviewers mentioning that the "Field Functions" are not as intuitive.
- Reviewers mention that PDF-XChange Editor offers superior batch conversion options, scoring 9.2, which is highly praised for its efficiency in handling multiple files at once, whereas PDF Reader Pro's batch processing capabilities are perceived as less effective, leading to longer processing times.
- G2 users highlight the strong document management features of PDF-XChange Editor, particularly its "Protect" functionality, which scores 9.1, ensuring better security for sensitive documents, while PDF Reader Pro's protection features are rated lower at 8.9, leading some users to feel less secure.
- Users on G2 appreciate the collaborative features of PDF Reader Pro, especially its "Real-Time Communication" capabilities, which score 7.6, allowing for seamless teamwork, while PDF-XChange Editor's collaboration tools are rated lower, with users noting a lack of real-time editing options.
- Reviewers say that PDF-XChange Editor shines in its support quality, scoring 8.8, with many users praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, while PDF Reader Pro's support is rated lower at 8.3, with some users expressing frustration over slower response times.
- Users report that PDF-XChange Editor's user interface is slightly more complex, which can lead to a steeper learning curve, while PDF Reader Pro is often described as more user-friendly, making it easier for new users to navigate and utilize its features effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PDF Reader Pro
PDF Reader Pro for Individual
$79.99
With One-Time Purchase
Ideal for personal use to create, annotate, edit, organize, convert, secure and sign PDFs. One-time purchase. Free Updates for new features.
- Annotate PDF
- Convert PDF
- Edit PDF text and images
PDF-XChange Editor
No pricing availableFree Trial
PDF Reader Pro
Free Trial is available
PDF-XChange Editor
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
22
9.2
110
Ease of Use
8.9
22
9.1
111
Ease of Setup
8.3
12
9.0
21
Ease of Admin
9.5
7
8.7
19
Quality of Support
7.9
20
8.8
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
7
9.0
16
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
20
8.7
106
Features by Category
Format
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Edit
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
Data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Operating System
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Organization
8.6
13
9.1
81
7.8
13
9.0
82
8.6
13
8.9
81
8.3
13
8.8
84
Editing
8.5
14
8.9
86
8.6
13
9.2
88
8.8
13
9.3
84
9.0
13
8.9
84
8.2
12
9.2
81
Operating System
7.7
10
9.2
39
7.4
11
8.4
21
7.5
8
7.8
16
Data Sources
Not enough data
9.4
21
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.9
32
Generation
Not enough data
8.0
28
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.9
25
Delivery
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.9
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Design
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
7.3
22
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
7.6
15
File Types
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.4
21
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
9.0
26
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
7.8
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.6
18
Operating System
Not enough data
8.9
26
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.3
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PDF Reader Pro and PDF-XChange Editor are categorized as PDF Editor
Unique Categories
PDF Reader Pro is categorized as File Reader
PDF-XChange Editor is categorized as Document Generation and Document Creation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PDF Reader Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PDF-XChange Editor
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
Information Technology and Services
30.0%
Higher Education
10.0%
Financial Services
10.0%
Insurance
6.7%
Accounting
6.7%
Other
36.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Accounting
6.5%
Construction
4.3%
Computer Software
4.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
3.6%
Other
69.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
PDF Reader Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It helps to edit,create and share documents.lt supports thumbnails mode to represent files . It improves the performance.
Most Helpful Critical Review
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...
PDF-XChange Editor
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jenniffer T.
Verified User in Internet
I like this software because it has absolutely everything that is needed to edit and create PDF documents, it is not necessary to use external software. With this software I can add graphs, tables, texts of different formats without complications, I can...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Graphic Design
Verified User in Graphic Design
PDF-XChange PRO's OCR is very inaccurate even using Tracker Software's Enhanced OCR Plugin. I don't mean recognizing a low quality scan or a fax, but a locally generated invoice. It's trying to "fix" my business' email address, so I had to correct it myself...
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It helps to edit,create and share documents.lt supports thumbnails mode to represent files . It improves the performance.
Jenniffer T.
Verified User in Internet
I like this software because it has absolutely everything that is needed to edit and create PDF documents, it is not necessary to use external software. With this software I can add graphs, tables, texts of different formats without complications, I can...
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...
Verified User in Graphic Design
Verified User in Graphic Design
PDF-XChange PRO's OCR is very inaccurate even using Tracker Software's Enhanced OCR Plugin. I don't mean recognizing a low quality scan or a fax, but a locally generated invoice. It's trying to "fix" my business' email address, so I had to correct it myself...
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