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BoldSign vs Foxit PDF Editor

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BoldSign

Productivity

eSignature API and app for developers and teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Foxit PDF Editor logo

Foxit PDF Editor

Productivity

The #1 Alternative to Adobe Acrobat

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only BoldSign has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: BoldSign premium plan: additional envelopes cost $0.50 each after 250/month limit; Foxit PDF Editor the $209.99 perpetual licence excludes the AI Assistant, Smart Redact, the Document Management System and all cloud features
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which BoldSign and Foxit PDF Editor actually diverge.

Attributes where BoldSign and Foxit PDF Editor differ
AttributeBoldSignFoxit PDF Editor
Starting priceFree$10.99/month
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

BoldSign

  • eSignature automationnot Foxit PDF Editor
  • Contract signingnot Foxit PDF Editor

Foxit PDF Editor

  • Creating, editing and signing PDF documents on Windows, macOS or the webnot BoldSign
  • Buying a perpetual PDF editor licence instead of a subscriptionnot BoldSign
  • Sending documents for signature with eSign, at 150 envelopes a year on PDF Editor+not BoldSign

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

BoldSign

  • Premium plan: additional envelopes cost $0.50 each after 250/month limit
  • Monthly billing costs 60-85% more than yearly billing (no 40% discount)
  • Enterprise API requires minimum $30/month

Foxit PDF Editor

  • The $209.99 perpetual licence excludes the AI Assistant, Smart Redact, the Document Management System and all cloud features
  • Mobile apps for iOS and Android start on PDF Editor+ at $159.99 a year, not on the entry subscription
  • The AI Assistant is capped at 20 free credits per month on the entry plan

Pricing, plan by plan

BoldSign

Free
  • EssentialFree
    • 25 envelopes/month
    • 2 templates
    • No additional users
  • Growth$5/month yearly
    • 50 envelopes/month
    • 10 templates
  • Business$15/month yearly
    • Unlimited envelopes
    • Unlimited templates
    • SSO
  • Premium$99/month yearly
    • 250 envelopes/month
    • Unlimited users

Foxit PDF Editor

$10.99/month
  • PDF Editor$10.99/month
    • $131.88 per year paid in full
    • Document Management System
    • AI Assistant with 20 free credits per month
  • PDF Editor+$159.99/year
    • Everything in PDF Editor
    • iOS and Android apps
    • AI Smart Redact
  • Foxit PDF Editor 14 perpetual$209.99/one-time
    • One time purchase, no subscription
    • Editing, conversion, OCR, forms and security
    • Excludes AI Assistant, Smart Redact, DMS and cloud features

Which should you pick?

Choose BoldSign if

  • You want to start without paying.
BoldSign review

Choose Foxit PDF Editor if

Nothing in the data separates Foxit PDF Editor from BoldSign on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Foxit PDF Editor review

Questions people ask

Is BoldSign or Foxit PDF Editor better?
Neither clearly leads. BoldSign starts at Free and Foxit PDF Editor at $10.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, BoldSign or Foxit PDF Editor?
BoldSign has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for BoldSign and $10.99/month for Foxit PDF Editor.
Does BoldSign or Foxit PDF Editor run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use BoldSign for free?
Yes. BoldSign has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Foxit PDF Editor starts at $10.99/month.
What is BoldSign best used for?
BoldSign is most often used for esignature automation, contract signing. Of those, esignature automation and contract signing are not what Foxit PDF Editor is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

BoldSign: Does BoldSign offer a free plan?

BoldSign's Essential plan is free and includes 25 envelopes per month, 2 templates, and basic features like audit trails and authentication.

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Foxit PDF Editor: How much does Foxit PDF Editor cost?

Foxit PDF Editor starts at $10.99 per month, or $131.88 per year paid in full. PDF Editor+ is $159.99 per year. A perpetual licence for Foxit PDF Editor 14 is a one time $209.99.

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BoldSign: How much does the BoldSign Growth plan cost?

The Growth plan costs $5 per month per user with annual billing or $15 per month per user with monthly billing, including 50 envelopes/month per user.

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Foxit PDF Editor: Can I buy Foxit PDF Editor without a subscription?

Yes. Foxit PDF Editor 14 is sold as a one time perpetual licence at $209.99. It covers editing, conversion, OCR, forms and security, but excludes the AI Assistant, Smart Redact, the Document Management System and cloud features.

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BoldSign: What are the overage fees for BoldSign's Premium plan?

The Premium plan includes 250 envelopes per month for $99-$138/month, with additional envelopes charged at $0.75 per envelope.

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Foxit PDF Editor: Is there a free trial of Foxit PDF Editor?

Yes. Foxit offers a 14 day trial of PDF Editor+ with no credit card required.

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BoldSign: How much does BoldSign charge for API access?

BoldSign's Enterprise API costs $0.75 per envelope with a minimum charge of $30/month and includes 40 envelopes and 2 application users.

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