Overall Winner
Soda PDF
beats Foxit PDF by 19 points
Foxit PDF 45/100
Soda PDF 🏆 64/100
F
Foxit PDF
From $8/mo
VS
S
Soda PDF
From $6.75/mo
The verdict
Soda PDF scores 64/100 against Foxit PDF's 45/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Foxit PDF
Soda PDF
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Features
★★★★★ wins
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
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
Soda PDF
"Feature-complete PDF editor hampered by clunky UX and poor support"
Pros
Professional feature set with edit, convert, OCR, forms, and security Good multi-document translation and editing capability Comprehensive desktop editor for Windows and Mac
Pricing & value
| Metric | Foxit PDF | Soda PDF | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Soda PDF |
| Starting price | From $8/mo | From $6.75/mo | Soda PDF |
Our pick