Overall Winner
iLovePDF
beats Foxit PDF by 26 points
iLovePDF 🏆 71/100
Foxit PDF 45/100
iLovePDF
From $5/mo
VS
F
Foxit PDF
From $8/mo
The verdict
iLovePDF scores 71/100 against Foxit PDF's 45/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
iLovePDF
Foxit PDF
Price & Value
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★★ wins
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★★★ wins
★★☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
iLovePDF
"The world's most popular free PDF toolkit with broad features but privacy concerns"
Pros
Generous free tier with no signup required for basic tasks Wide range of tools in one platform (merge, split, compress, convert, sign) Fast processing and reliable output quality
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | iLovePDF | Foxit PDF | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | iLovePDF |
| Starting price | From $5/mo | From $8/mo | iLovePDF |
Our pick