Compare PDF Studio and PDF-XChange Editor 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (39.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 With One-Time Purchase
No pricing available
PDF Studio
Star Rating
(39)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$99.00 With One-Time Purchase
Browse all 2 pricing plansPDF-XChange Editor
Star Rating
(142)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PDF-XChange EditorSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that PDF Studio excels in document scanning with a score of 9.1, while PDF-XChange Editor received a slightly lower score of 8.9. Reviewers mention that PDF Studio's scanning capabilities are particularly user-friendly and efficient for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that PDF-XChange Editor offers superior editing features, particularly with its Edit Fields functionality, which scored 9.2 compared to PDF Studio's 8.5. Users say that this makes it easier to create interactive forms and edit existing documents.
- G2 users highlight that PDF Studio has a strong performance in document management with a score of 8.7, while PDF-XChange Editor scored higher at 9.0. Users report that PDF-XChange Editor's organizational tools are more robust, making it easier to manage large volumes of documents.
- Users on G2 mention that PDF-XChange Editor provides better collaboration features, particularly in multi-user collaboration, which scored 7.4 compared to PDF Studio's 8.3. Reviewers say that PDF Studio's collaboration tools are more straightforward but less feature-rich.
- Reviewers say that PDF Studio shines in its Linux operating system compatibility with a score of 9.4, while PDF-XChange Editor struggles with a score of 7.8. Users report that this makes PDF Studio a preferred choice for Linux users.
- Users report that both products have similar performance in the area of annotation, with both scoring 9.2. However, reviewers mention that PDF-XChange Editor offers more advanced annotation tools, which can enhance the review process for teams.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PDF Studio
PDF Studio Standard
$99.00
With One-Time Purchase
- Create PDFs
- Annotate and Markup PDFs
- Fast Sign
PDF-XChange Editor
No pricing availableFree Trial
PDF Studio
No trial information availablePDF-XChange Editor
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
27
9.2
111
Ease of Use
9.2
27
9.1
112
Ease of Setup
9.0
5
9.1
22
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.7
19
Quality of Support
8.0
22
8.8
93
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.0
16
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
26
8.7
107
Features by Category
Organization
9.1
11
9.1
82
8.7
10
9.0
83
9.1
11
8.9
82
8.9
11
8.8
85
Editing
9.1
11
8.9
87
8.5
12
9.2
89
9.5
13
9.3
85
8.9
11
8.9
85
9.2
12
9.2
82
Operating System
9.2
12
9.2
40
8.6
7
8.4
22
9.4
8
7.8
17
Data Sources
Feature Not Available
9.4
21
8.9
6
8.6
27
8.6
7
8.9
32
Generation
Feature Not Available
8.0
28
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.9
25
Delivery
Feature Not Available
8.5
26
Feature Not Available
8.6
23
8.7
5
8.9
22
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Design
8.0
11
8.1
25
Feature Not Available
8.3
22
Feature Not Available
7.3
22
Collaboration
Feature Not Available
7.4
17
Feature Not Available
7.6
15
File Types
8.9
11
8.8
24
8.9
11
8.3
24
Feature Not Available
8.4
21
Edit & Revise
8.7
9
8.6
23
Feature Not Available
8.3
20
9.3
10
9.0
26
Integrate & Embed
Feature Not Available
7.8
19
Feature Not Available
8.0
19
Feature Not Available
8.6
18
Operating System
8.7
10
8.9
26
9.2
6
8.8
14
8.9
6
8.3
10
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PDF Studio and PDF-XChange Editor are categorized as PDF Editor, Document Creation, and Document Generation
Unique Categories
PDF Studio has no unique categories
PDF-XChange Editor has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PDF Studio
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
12.8%
Packaging and Containers
5.1%
Management Consulting
5.1%
Design
5.1%
Computer Software
5.1%
Other
66.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.4%
Accounting
6.4%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
4.3%
Construction
4.3%
Computer Software
4.3%
Other
69.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
PDF Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nakari H.
Verified User in Government Administration
PDF Studio 2018 is fast and easy to use, with a great customer support. It allows electronic signing and pdf editing.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Joe P.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
dated graphic's some menus are not setup very intuitive.
PDF-XChange Editor
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vanesa Josefina V.
Verified User in Food Production
There are documents where I write the financial movements of the company, but in some cases some error occurs but PDF-XChange Editor allows me to modify the working document, and add a text box. It's easy to use.
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...
Nakari H.
Verified User in Government Administration
PDF Studio 2018 is fast and easy to use, with a great customer support. It allows electronic signing and pdf editing.
Vanesa Josefina V.
Verified User in Food Production
There are documents where I write the financial movements of the company, but in some cases some error occurs but PDF-XChange Editor allows me to modify the working document, and add a text box. It's easy to use.
Joe P.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
dated graphic's some menus are not setup very intuitive.
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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