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Foxit PDF Editor vs Soda PDF

Both stand on pdf ocr tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Foxit PDF Editor

Free trial AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Foxit PDF Editor covers document editing, conversion, OCR, forms and collaboration, with multiple platform options. Compare the subscription and perpetual-license inclusions before choosing a plan.

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Soda PDF covers common PDF production, editing, signing, and conversion tasks on many platforms. Free use is limited, and more advanced downloading, printing, emailing, or saving can require a subscription.

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The facts

	Foxit PDF Editor	Soda PDF
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Free or on request
Plans published	7	4
Maker	Foxit PDF Editor	Not published
Website	foxit.com	sodapdf.com
On pdf ocr tools	#8 of 16	#4 of 16

Foxit PDF Editor: what it does well

Edits text, converts PDFs, signs and creates forms.
OCR, comparison, password protection and collaboration included.
Available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Subscriptions include Foxit DMS.
14-day trial requires no credit card.

What to know first

No free plan for PDF Editor.
Perpetual license excludes DMS and cloud features.
PDF Editor+ mobile apps are plan-specific.

Soda PDF: what it does well

PDF editing, annotation, OCR, and conversion tools
Creates forms and manages document pages
E-Sign supports remote signature requests
Works across web, desktop, and mobile platforms
Integrates with four listed cloud storage services

What to know first

Many free tools limit use to two files daily
Some tools limit files to 3 MB
Advanced actions may require a subscription
No perpetual software license is offered

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