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Foxit PDF Reader vs PDFgear: catalog facts
Foxit PDF Reader	PDFgear
Freemium The reader is free. Foxit PDF Editor is a paid product.	Free Free to use on desktop, mobile and the web without an account.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web
Fast rendering with a full annotation and form-filling toolset for free Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS	Editing, conversion, merging and signing at no cost No sign-up required
Editing page content requires the paid Foxit PDF Editor The installer and interface promote the paid products	Closed source AI features send document content to an online service
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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