Overall Winner
Smallpdf
beats Foxit PDF by 23 points
Foxit PDF 45/100
Smallpdf 🏆 68/100
F
Foxit PDF
From $8/mo
VS
Smallpdf
From $12/mo
The verdict
Smallpdf scores 68/100 against Foxit PDF's 45/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Foxit PDF
Smallpdf
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Features
★★★★★ wins
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★☆☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Foxit PDF
"Feature-rich professional PDF editor with unique Linux support but polarized reviews"
Pros
Only major PDF editor with native Linux support Professional features including redaction, OCR, and AI assistant Privacy-focused on-device processing as an Adobe alternative
Smallpdf
"Feature-rich PDF suite with polished UX but marred by billing complaints"
Pros
Clean, intuitive interface with smooth performance Comprehensive features (compress, convert, edit, sign, merge, protect) Works without errors or lags for most tasks
Pricing & value
| Metric | Foxit PDF | Smallpdf | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Smallpdf |
| Starting price | From $8/mo | From $12/mo | Smallpdf |
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