Overall Winner
PDF24
beats Foxit PDF by 35 points
Foxit PDF 45/100
PDF24 🏆 80/100
F
Foxit PDF
From $8/mo
VS
PDF24
Free
The verdict
PDF24 scores 80/100 against Foxit PDF's 45/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Foxit PDF
PDF24
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
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
PDF24
"The most comprehensive free PDF toolkit — open-source with zero strings attached"
Pros
Genuinely 100% free with no hidden paywalls or subscriptions Full-featured suite with 24 tools including OCR and editing Open-source with no telemetry, no ads, no account required
Pricing & value
| Metric | Foxit PDF | PDF24 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | PDF24 |
| Starting price | From $8/mo | Free | PDF24 |
Our pick