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PDF-XChange Editor alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best PDF-XChange Editor alternative for most people is Stirling PDF (3.2 GPA), third in our ranking of PDF editors. It's also the best free one.

PDF-XChange Editor compared with 9 alternatives: Foxit PDF Editor, Master PDF Editor, Tungsten Power PDF, PDFelement, Nitro PDF Pro and 4 more.

PDF-XChange Editor has a free plan. Paid plans start at $62 per user, one-time purchase. 2 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 7 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PDF-XChange EditorThis toolFree plan · from $62 one-timeYesWindows
Foxit PDF EditorFree trial · from $129.99/yrTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Master PDF EditorFree trial · from $79.95 one-timeTrial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux
Tungsten Power PDFFree trialTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
PDFelementFree trial · from $11.99Trial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Nitro PDF ProFree trial · from $15/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS
Able2ExtractFree trial · from $49.95Trial onlymacOS, Windows, Linux
Bluebeam RevuFree trial · from $260/yrTrial onlyWeb, Windows, iOS
PDFsamFree plan · from $34.90/yrYesmacOS, Windows, Linux
Stirling PDFFree plan · from $99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from PDF-XChange Editor

  1. 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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PDF-XChange Editor.
    • Foxit PDF Editor also lists a web app and macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Foxit PDF Editor also covers documents and forms.

    Suits: Offices replacing Adobe Acrobat on Windows and Mac machines

    Foxit PDF Editor vs PDF-XChange EditorFoxit PDF Editor pricing and details

  2. Master PDF Editor

    Desktop PDF editor sold as a perpetual license

    • Master PDF Editor starts at $79.95 per license, one-time (volume prices from $59.95).
    • Master PDF Editor has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PDF-XChange Editor.
    • Master PDF Editor also lists macOS and Linux apps.

    Suits: Buyers who want to pay once instead of subscribing

    Master PDF Editor vs PDF-XChange EditorMaster PDF Editor pricing and details

  3. Tungsten Power PDF

    PDF editor with an Office-style ribbon, formerly Kofax Power PDF

    • Tungsten Power PDF starts at SGD 159 per license, one-time (shown in Singapore dollars).
    • Tungsten Power PDF has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PDF-XChange Editor.
    • Tungsten Power PDF also lists a web app and macOS, iOS and Android apps.

    Suits: Windows users who want a one-time license with a familiar Office look

    Tungsten Power PDF vs PDF-XChange EditorTungsten Power PDF pricing and details

  4. PDFelement

    Wondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license

    • PDFelement starts at $11.99 per quarter for one platform.
    • PDFelement has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PDF-XChange Editor.
    • PDFelement also lists a web app and macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • PDFelement also covers forms.

    Suits: Windows or Mac users who want to pay once for a PDF editor

    PDFelement vs PDF-XChange EditorPDFelement pricing and details

  5. Nitro PDF Pro

    Desktop PDF editor for Windows and Mac with AI tools, billed yearly

    • Nitro PDF Pro starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Nitro PDF Pro has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PDF-XChange Editor.
    • Nitro PDF Pro also lists a web app and macOS and iOS apps.
    • Nitro PDF Pro also covers documents.

    Suits: Windows offices that want an Office-style PDF editor

    Nitro PDF Pro vs PDF-XChange EditorNitro PDF Pro pricing and details

  6. Able2Extract

    Desktop PDF converter and editor, sold as a lifetime license

    • Able2Extract starts at $49.95 for a 30-day license, or $199.95 one-time.
    • Able2Extract has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PDF-XChange Editor.
    • Able2Extract also lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Able2Extract also covers documents.

    Suits: Accountants and analysts who pull tables from PDFs into Excel

    Able2Extract vs PDF-XChange EditorAble2Extract pricing and details

  7. Bluebeam Revu

    PDF markup, takeoff and drawing review software for construction

    • Bluebeam Revu starts at $260 per user / year, billed annually (Basics).
    • Bluebeam Revu has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PDF-XChange Editor.
    • Bluebeam Revu also lists a web app and an iOS app.
    • Bluebeam Revu also covers reports.

    Suits: Contractors and estimators doing takeoffs on PDF drawings

    Bluebeam Revu vs PDF-XChange EditorBluebeam Revu pricing and details

  8. PDFsam

    Split and merge PDFs offline, with paid Visual and Enhanced editions

    • PDFsam starts at $34.90 per user / year (PDFsam Visual); PDFsam Basic is free.
    • PDFsam also lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • PDFsam is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: People who only need to split or merge PDFs and want it free

    PDFsam vs PDF-XChange EditorPDFsam pricing and details

  9. Stirling PDF

    Open-source PDF editor you can run on your own machine or server

    • Stirling PDF starts at $99 per month for 100 users (Team).
    • Stirling PDF also lists a web app and macOS and Linux apps.
    • Stirling PDF is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Stirling PDF also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: People who want a free, open-source editor with no account limits

    Stirling PDF vs PDF-XChange EditorStirling PDF pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in PDF-XChange Editor

  • It runs on Windows 10 and later only; there is no Mac, Linux or browser edition.
  • The vendor gives no refunds after license keys are released, so test the free version first.
  • Maintenance (updates) covers 1 year; renewals within 30 days of expiry cost about 25% of the license price per year.
  • Form creation, document compare and the enhanced OCR need Editor Plus, not the standard license.
PDF-XChange Editor pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to PDF-XChange Editor?

The alternatives to PDF-XChange Editor in this directory are Foxit PDF Editor, Master PDF Editor, Tungsten Power PDF, PDFelement, Nitro PDF Pro, Able2Extract, Bluebeam Revu, PDFsam and Stirling PDF. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PDF-XChange Editor.

Is there a free alternative to PDF-XChange Editor?

Yes. PDFsam and Stirling PDF have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which PDF-XChange Editor alternatives work on macOS?

The PDF-XChange Editor listing does not include a macOS app. Foxit PDF Editor, Master PDF Editor, Tungsten Power PDF, PDFelement, Nitro PDF Pro, Able2Extract, PDFsam and Stirling PDF list one.

Which PDF-XChange Editor alternatives work on Linux?

The PDF-XChange Editor listing does not include a Linux app. Master PDF Editor, Able2Extract, PDFsam and Stirling PDF list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to PDF-XChange Editor?

PDFsam and Stirling PDF are described as open source on their own sites.

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.