Overall Winner
Foxit PDF
beats PDF Expert by 16 points
PDF Expert 29/100
Foxit PDF 🏆 45/100
PDF Expert
$49.99/yr
VS
F
Foxit PDF
From $8/mo
The verdict
Foxit PDF scores 45/100 against PDF Expert's 29/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
PDF Expert
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
PDF Expert
"Mac-native PDF editor with a $49.99 yearly plan and a 1.9 user-review average."
Pros
Most convenient PDF app on Mac
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 | PDF Expert | Foxit PDF | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | No | Tie |
| Starting price | $49.99/yr | From $8/mo | Foxit PDF |
Our pick