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Foxit PDF ReaderNitro PDF Pro
Freemium

The reader is free. Foxit PDF Editor is a paid product.

 Paid

A paid licence or subscription is required after the trial.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS
  • Fast rendering with a full annotation and form-filling toolset for free
  • Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS
  • Office-style interface with strong Word and Excel conversion
  • Editing, OCR, redaction and signing in one licence
  • Editing page content requires the paid Foxit PDF Editor
  • The installer and interface promote the paid products
  • Paid licence with no free tier beyond a trial
  • Windows and macOS only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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