Overall Winner
Smallpdf
beats Foxit PDF by 23 points
Smallpdf 🏆 68/100
Foxit PDF 45/100
Smallpdf
From $12/mo
VS
F
Foxit PDF
From $8/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
Smallpdf
Foxit PDF
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★★ wins
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★★★ wins
★★☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
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
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 | Smallpdf | Foxit PDF | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Smallpdf |
| Starting price | From $12/mo | From $8/mo | Smallpdf |
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