Overall Winner
PDF24
beats Foxit PDF by 35 points
PDF24 🏆 80/100
Foxit PDF 45/100
PDF24
Free
VS
F
Foxit PDF
From $8/mo
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
PDF24
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
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
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 | PDF24 | Foxit PDF | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | PDF24 |
| Starting price | Free | From $8/mo | PDF24 |
Our pick