Overall Winner
Nitro PDF
beats Foxit PDF by 5 points
Foxit PDF 45/100
Nitro PDF 🏆 50/100
F
Foxit PDF
From $8/mo
VS
N
Nitro PDF
From $15/mo
The verdict
Nitro PDF scores 50/100 against Foxit PDF's 45/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Foxit PDF
Nitro PDF
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Features
★★★★★ wins
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Foxit PDF
"Feature-rich professional PDF editor with unique Linux support but polarized reviews"
Pros
Only major PDF editor with native Linux support Professional features including redaction, OCR, and AI assistant Privacy-focused on-device processing as an Adobe alternative
Nitro PDF
"Enterprise-focused PDF editor with robust features but at a premium price"
Pros
Enterprise-grade features with collaboration and security tools Professional PDF editing, OCR, and conversion capabilities Strong document security and compliance features
Pricing & value
| Metric | Foxit PDF | Nitro PDF | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | No | Tie |
| Starting price | From $8/mo | From $15/mo | Foxit PDF |
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