Side by side
FormRouter vs PDF-XChange Editor
Both stand on pdf form software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Choose FormRouter if your organization needs hosted forms, response retrieval, and destinations such as SharePoint, SQL Server, Salesforce, or Excel. Look elsewhere if you need a published price before contacting the maker, or if you cannot use the Adobe software required by its free Acroform tool.
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Free plan Windows
PDF-XChange Editor covers document editing, review, conversion, and page operations in a client-side Windows application. Review the one-time-license wording alongside the monthly amounts before choosing a paid plan.
Visit PDF-XChange EditorThe facts
| FormRouter | PDF-XChange Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | PDF-XChange Editor: $62, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | PDF-XChange Editor |
| Website | formrouter.com | pdf-xchange.com |
| On pdf form software | #22 of 27 | #18 of 27 |
FormRouter: what it does well
- Create HTML forms without programming using the Simple Form Builder.
- Convert PDF forms to HTML5 for filling, signing, and submission.
- Download responses to databases, spreadsheets, and CRM systems.
- Manage form alerts, files, and reports within an account.
- Host ASP.NET forms on your own server with its data capture utility.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Secure email alerts require an account upgrade.
- The free Advanced Acroform Toolset requires a supported Adobe Acrobat version.
PDF-XChange Editor: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Supports text editing, annotation, and OCR
- Includes redaction and digital signing
- Can create forms and manipulate pages
- Commercial license available
What to know first
- Windows platform only
- Listed paid amounts are per month despite one-time license wording
- Each listed plan is for one user
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