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Foxit PDF Editor vs MindManager

Foxit PDF Editor logo

Foxit PDF Editor

Productivity

The #1 Alternative to Adobe Acrobat

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MindManager logo

MindManager

Productivity

Visualize your path to success

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Foxit PDF Editor the $209.99 perpetual licence excludes the AI Assistant, Smart Redact, the Document Management System and all cloud features; MindManager actual prices are not displayed on the pricing page despite having a clear tier structure
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Foxit PDF Editor and MindManager differ
AttributeFoxit PDF EditorMindManager
Starting price$10.99/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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.

Foxit PDF Editor

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

MindManager

  • Visualizing scattered ideas into organized strategiesnot Foxit PDF Editor
  • Planning meetings with collaboration toolsnot Foxit PDF Editor
  • Creating Gantt charts and process mapsnot Foxit PDF Editor
  • Organizing information across multiple diagram typesnot Foxit PDF Editor

Where each one falls short

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

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

MindManager

  • Actual prices are not displayed on the pricing page despite having a clear tier structure
  • Enterprise plan requires contacting sales for quote
  • Specific annual subscription rates are not shown on public pages

Pricing, plan by plan

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

MindManager

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the MindManager review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Foxit PDF Editor if

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

Foxit PDF Editor review

Choose MindManager if

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

MindManager review

Questions people ask

Is Foxit PDF Editor or MindManager better?
Neither clearly leads. Foxit PDF Editor starts at $10.99/month and MindManager at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Foxit PDF Editor or MindManager?
Foxit PDF Editor starts at $10.99/month and MindManager at On request.
Does Foxit PDF Editor or MindManager run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Foxit PDF Editor best used for?
Foxit PDF Editor is most often used for creating, editing and signing pdf documents on windows, macos or the web, buying a perpetual pdf editor licence instead of a subscription, sending documents for signature with esign, at 150 envelopes a year on pdf editor+. Of those, creating, editing and signing pdf documents on windows, macos or the web and buying a perpetual pdf editor licence instead of a subscription are not what MindManager is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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MindManager: How much does MindManager cost?

MindManager offers Essentials, Professional, and Enterprise tiers with annual subscription pricing, but specific dollar amounts are not displayed on the public pricing page. Click the 'Buy now' button to see current rates.

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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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MindManager: Is there a free trial for MindManager?

Yes, MindManager offers a 30-day fully functional free trial for desktop versions without requiring upfront payment.

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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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MindManager: What is included in the Professional plan?

The Professional plan includes the complete desktop and web experience and is marked as the Best Value tier. It offers a one-time purchase option in addition to annual subscription.

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MindManager: Can educators and students get a discount?

Yes, MindManager provides a specialized Education tier for students and educators with unspecified pricing.

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