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Master PDF Editor alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Master PDF Editor alternative is Foxit PDF Editor (2.8 GPA). The best free one is PDF-XChange Editor (2.6 GPA).
Master PDF Editor compared with 5 alternatives: PDF-XChange Editor, Xodo PDF Studio, Foxit PDF Editor, PDFelement and ABBYY FineReader PDF.
Master PDF Editor is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $79.95 per license, one-time (volume prices from $59.95). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master PDF EditorThis tool | Free trial · from $79.95 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| PDF-XChange Editor | Free plan · from $62 one-time | Yes | Windows |
| Xodo PDF Studio | Free trial · from $9.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Foxit PDF Editor | Free trial · from $129.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| PDFelement | Free trial · from $11.99 | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| ABBYY FineReader PDF | Free trial · from $69/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS |
How each one differs from Master PDF Editor
PDF-XChange Editor
Windows PDF editor with a free edition and perpetual licenses
- PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
- PDF-XChange Editor has a free plan, which Master PDF Editor lacks.
- PDF-XChange Editor lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Master PDF Editor has.
Suits: Windows users who want to pay once rather than subscribe
Xodo PDF Studio
Offline PDF editor for Windows, Mac and Linux, formerly Qoppa
- Xodo PDF Studio starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- Xodo PDF Studio also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Linux users who need a full desktop PDF editor
Foxit PDF Editor
PDF editor for Windows, Mac and web, yearly or as a one-time license
- Foxit PDF Editor starts at $129.99 per user / year.
- Foxit PDF Editor also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Foxit PDF Editor lists no Linux app, which Master PDF Editor has.
- Foxit PDF Editor also covers documents and forms.
Suits: Offices replacing Adobe Acrobat on Windows and Mac machines
PDFelement
Wondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license
- PDFelement starts at $11.99 per quarter for one platform.
- PDFelement also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- PDFelement lists no Linux app, which Master PDF Editor has.
- PDFelement also covers forms.
Suits: Windows or Mac users who want to pay once for a PDF editor
ABBYY FineReader PDF
PDF editor built around OCR, for Windows and Mac
- ABBYY FineReader PDF starts at $69 per year (Mac); $99 per year for Windows Standard ($16 billed monthly).
- ABBYY FineReader PDF also lists an iOS app.
- ABBYY FineReader PDF lists no Linux app, which Master PDF Editor has.
- ABBYY FineReader PDF also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Offices that regularly turn scanned paper into editable documents
Limits worth knowing in Master PDF Editor
- A license covers the version bought; free updates and support last one year, then cost half price per year.
- The vendor gives no refunds unless a technical problem cannot be resolved; the demo is the way to test first.
- The demo adds a watermark to output files.
- The virtual PDF printer is included in the Windows version only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Master PDF Editor?
The alternatives to Master PDF Editor in this directory are PDF-XChange Editor, Xodo PDF Studio, Foxit PDF Editor, PDFelement and ABBYY FineReader PDF. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Master PDF Editor.
Is there a free alternative to Master PDF Editor?
Yes. PDF-XChange Editor has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Master PDF Editor alternatives work on Android?
The Master PDF Editor listing does not include an Android app. Foxit PDF Editor and PDFelement list one.
Which Master PDF Editor alternatives work on iOS?
The Master PDF Editor listing does not include an iOS app. Foxit PDF Editor, PDFelement and ABBYY FineReader PDF list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.