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Foxit PDF Editor vs Nitro PDF

Foxit PDF Editor logo

Foxit PDF Editor

Productivity

The #1 Alternative to Adobe Acrobat

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nitro PDF logo

Nitro PDF

Productivity

Edit, convert, secure, and sign PDF with annotation, OCR, and more

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; Nitro PDF specific per-seat pricing is not published; must contact sales for individual plan pricing and volume discounts
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Foxit PDF Editor and Nitro PDF differ
AttributeFoxit PDF EditorNitro PDF
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 Nitro PDF
  • Buying a perpetual PDF editor licence instead of a subscriptionnot Nitro PDF
  • Sending documents for signature with eSign, at 150 envelopes a year on PDF Editor+not Nitro PDF

Nitro PDF

  • PDF creation, editing, annotation, and form filling for document workflowsnot Foxit PDF Editor
  • E-signature workflows and document sending through Nitro Signnot Foxit PDF Editor
  • Enterprise document management with compliance featuresnot 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

Nitro PDF

  • Specific per-seat pricing is not published; must contact sales for individual plan pricing and volume discounts
  • SSO and enterprise features (Azure Information Protection) are limited to Plus tier, not available in Standard
  • Plans support up to 20 licenses online; teams needing 20+ users must contact sales

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

Nitro PDF

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Nitro PDF review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Foxit PDF Editor if

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

Foxit PDF Editor review

Choose Nitro PDF if

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

Nitro PDF review

Questions people ask

Is Foxit PDF Editor or Nitro PDF better?
Neither clearly leads. Foxit PDF Editor starts at $10.99/month and Nitro PDF 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 Nitro PDF?
Foxit PDF Editor starts at $10.99/month and Nitro PDF at On request.
Does Foxit PDF Editor or Nitro PDF 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 Nitro PDF 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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Nitro PDF: What are the main Nitro PDF plans and their pricing?

Nitro offers Standard and Plus tiers for PDF tools, plus Nitro Sign for e-signatures. Standard is an annual subscription with unlimited users and basic PDF features. Plus adds SSO, domain control, and Azure Information Protection. Specific pricing requires contacting Nitro sales. A 14-day free trial is available without a credit card.

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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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Nitro PDF: What is the difference between Nitro PDF Standard and Plus?

Nitro PDF Standard includes core PDF creation, editing, annotation, OCR, AI tools, and team management. Plus adds enterprise security features including single sign-on (SSO), domain control, Azure Information Protection, Nitro Analytics, and a dedicated customer success manager for eligible customers.

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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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Nitro PDF: Is there a perpetual license option for Nitro PDF?

Yes. Nitro PDF Classic is a one-time purchase for a 3-year license at a fixed price (not published online). It runs on Windows desktop only and includes core PDF tools. The Standard and Plus tiers are annual subscriptions.

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