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Foxit PDF SDK vs PDF-XChange Editor
Both stand on pdf sdks. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidiPhoneLinux+4
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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
| Foxit PDF SDK | PDF-XChange Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | PDF-XChange Editor: $62 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | PDF-XChange Editor |
| Website | developers.foxit.com | pdf-xchange.com |
| On pdf sdks | #26 of 31 | #22 of 31 |
Foxit PDF SDK: what it does well
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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