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Head-to-head · PDF Editors

Foxit PDF Editor vs WPS PDF Editor

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Foxit PDF Editor #1 in PDF Editors 9.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Foxit
WPS PDF Editor #4 in PDF Editors 9.0/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit WPS PDF

Foxit PDF Editor leads on 0 checks, WPS PDF Editor on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFoxit PDF Editor · 9.3/10
  • Free planonly WPS PDF Editor
  • Free trialboth

Foxit PDF Editor scores higher on our rubric for pdf editors: 9.3 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

WPS PDF Editor offers free plan; Foxit PDF Editor doesn't.

Foxit PDF Editor is the better fit for businesses needing mature PDF workflows. WPS PDF Editor is the better fit for low-cost, cross-platform PDF editing.

  • Foxit PDF Editor fits best

    Businesses needing mature PDF workflows

  • WPS PDF Editor fits best

    Low-cost, cross-platform PDF editing

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Side by side

Feature Foxit PDF Editor 9.3/10 Visit ↗ WPS PDF Editor 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 9.0
Ranking #1 in PDF Editors #4 in PDF Editors
Best for Businesses needing mature PDF workflows Low-cost, cross-platform PDF editing
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $10.99/user/mo —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 3 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 3 days
Money-back guarantee 14 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Foxit PDF Editor 5/5 · WPS PDF Editor 5/5
Text editing ✓ ✓
Annotation tools ✓ ✓
OCR ✓ ✓
PDF conversion ✓ ✓
Form creation ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms web, windows, macos, ios, android web, windows, macos, linux, ios, android, chrome_extension
Our review
Pros
  • Deep editing, OCR, conversion, forms, and document controls
  • Works across Windows, macOS, web, iOS, and Android
  • Integrates with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and major cloud services
  • Edits PDF text, images, links, pages, forms, and annotations
  • Supports OCR, Office conversion, signatures, compression, and form creation
  • Available on web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and as a Chrome extension
Cons
  • No free plan for ongoing use
  • Starts at $10.99 per user per month
  • Some mobile and signing features require PDF Editor+
  • Advanced capabilities require a paid plan
  • Essential AI tools have usage limits on Pro+
  • The displayed pricing applies to PC and Android
Our verdict

Foxit PDF Editor is a paid PDF application for individuals, businesses, and IT teams that need more than basic annotation. It covers PDF creation, text and image editing, page organization, conversion, OCR, forms, signing, security,…

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WPS PDF Editor is a PDF workspace within WPS Office for individuals, students, professionals, and organizations. It combines PDF text, image, and link editing with annotations, page management, form filling, electronic signatures,…

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  1. Foxit PDF EditorPDF Editors 9.314-day trial
  2. WPS PDF EditorPDF Editors 9.0Free plan · 3-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Foxit PDF Editor — where it wins

    • Deep editing, OCR, conversion, forms, and document controls
    • Works across Windows, macOS, web, iOS, and Android
    • Integrates with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and major cloud services

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan for ongoing use
    • Starts at $10.99 per user per month
    • Some mobile and signing features require PDF Editor+

  • WPS PDF Editor — where it wins

    • Edits PDF text, images, links, pages, forms, and annotations
    • Supports OCR, Office conversion, signatures, compression, and form creation
    • Available on web, desktop, mobile, Linux, and as a Chrome extension

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced capabilities require a paid plan
    • Essential AI tools have usage limits on Pro+
    • The displayed pricing applies to PC and Android
  • Foxit PDF Editor9.3/10 · 14-day trial

    A mature PDF workspace with deep editing, OCR, forms, security, and integrations.

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  • WPS PDF Editor9.0/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

    A low-cost PDF suite with broad editing, OCR, conversion, and AI tools across platforms.

    Visit WPS PDFFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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