Foxit PDF Editor review
by Foxit Software · in PDF Editors, OCR Software, PDF Converters
Ribbon-style PDF editor with subscriptions, a perpetual license and built-in DMS
Prices verified October 30, 2026 on the vendor's site
Overview
Foxit PDF Editor is a desktop-first PDF editor for Windows and macOS with a web app, sold in two subscription tiers and as a perpetual license. PDF Editor, at $129.99 per user per year, covers text and image editing, Office conversion, OCR, forms, PDF comparison and password security. PDF Editor+, at $159.99 per user per year, adds iOS and Android apps, AI-based Smart Redact and Foxit eSign with 150 envelopes a year. Every subscription includes Foxit DMS for check-in/out and version history, plus 300 AI credits a month for summarizing, translating and chatting with documents. Buyers who dislike subscriptions can pay a one-time $209.99 per user for PDF Editor 14. Orders of 30 or more licenses get volume discounts of up to 30%. One drawback is that the mobile apps and eSign need the higher tier, and heavy AI users need the $49.99-a-year add-on.
Who it's for
Small and mid-sized businesses standardizing on a Windows/macOS PDF editor, IT teams that want a perpetual-license option or volume deals, and legal or HR staff who need redaction, eSign envelopes and basic document management in one purchase. It also suits teams that want AI summaries without committing to a separate AI subscription.
Foxit PDF Editor pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDF Editor | $129.99 per user/year | annual | Windows, macOS and Web apps; includes Foxit DMS and AI Assistant/Workspace with 300 free credits/month. Vendor FAQ also states plans start at $10.99 per user per month on annual billing. |
| PDF Editor+ | $159.99 per user/year | annual | Everything in PDF Editor plus iOS & Android apps, AI Smart Redact and Foxit eSign with 150 envelopes/year. |
| PDF Editor 14 (perpetual) | $209.99 per user, one-time | one-time | Perpetual license; perpetual option listed as available for Windows and macOS. |
| Volume Licensing | — 30 or more licenses | quote | Volume discounts of up to 30% on orders of 30+ licenses; request a quote. |
| AI Assistant (add-on) | $49.99 per year | annual | Add-on with 2,000 AI credits per month plus Foxit Workspace access; works with any Foxit product including free Foxit PDF Reader. |
Source: www.foxit.com pricing page, checked October 30, 2026. Prices are in USD, before tax, as shown to US visitors; vendors change them often, so confirm before buying.
Features
- Edit text & images: yes
- Convert to/from Office: yes
- E-signatures: yes
- OCR (scan to text): yes
- AI assistant: yes
- Chat with PDF: yes
- AI summaries: yes
- Redaction: yes
- Fillable forms: yes
- Compare documents: yes
- Cloud storage: yes
- Version history: yes
- Team admin console: yes
- Works offline (desktop app): yes
- Mobile app: yes
Not confirmed on the vendor's site (so not credited in the score): Batch processing.
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
- Web
- iOS
- Android
Good to know
- PDF Editor costs $129.99 and PDF Editor+ $159.99 per user per year; a perpetual PDF Editor 14 license is a one-time $209.99 per user. source
- Every subscription includes Foxit DMS and 300 free AI credits per month. source
- PDF Editor+ adds iOS and Android apps, AI Smart Redact, and Foxit eSign with 150 envelopes per year. source
- Volume discounts of up to 30% apply to orders of 30 or more licenses, for subscription and perpetual licenses. source
- The AI Assistant add-on costs $49.99 per year for 2,000 AI credits per month. source
- Foxit DMS provides centralized document management with check-in/out and version history. source
- Education discount is applied at checkout when registering with a school-provided email address, for PDF Editor+ for Education. source
Pros and cons
What we like
- Perpetual license available ($209.99 one-time) alongside subscriptions
- Document management system with version history included in subscriptions
- 14-day free trial with no credit card
- 300 free AI credits per month on every subscription
Watch out for
- Mobile apps, eSign envelopes and Smart Redact require the pricier PDF Editor+
- eSign in PDF Editor+ is capped at 150 envelopes per year
- Extra AI credits cost $49.99/year on top of the subscription
How we scored Foxit PDF Editor
Features: 7 of 8 key pdf editors features confirmed. Overall 4.1/5. Same formula for every product — read the methodology.
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