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PDF-XChange Editor alternatives with a Mac app

The PDF-XChange Editor listing does not include a Mac app. 20 of the 28 other PDF editors in this directory list a Mac app.

PDF-XChange Editor has a free plan. Paid plans start at $62 per user, one-time purchase. 10 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to 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. PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
    • PDF-XChange Editor has a free plan. Foxit PDF Editor does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Foxit PDF Editor lists a web app.
    • Only Foxit PDF Editor lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
  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). PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
    • PDF-XChange Editor has a free plan. Master PDF Editor does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Master PDF Editor lists macOS and Linux apps.
  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). PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
    • PDF-XChange Editor has a free plan. Tungsten Power PDF does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tungsten Power PDF lists a web app.
    • Only Tungsten Power PDF lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
  4. PDFelement

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

    • PDFelement starts at $11.99 per quarter for one platform. PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
    • PDF-XChange Editor has a free plan. PDFelement does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only PDFelement lists a web app.
    • Only PDFelement lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
  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. PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
    • PDF-XChange Editor has a free plan. Nitro PDF Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nitro PDF Pro lists a web app.
    • Only Nitro PDF Pro lists macOS and iOS apps.
  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. PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
    • PDF-XChange Editor has a free plan. Able2Extract does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Able2Extract lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Able2Extract also covers documents.
  7. 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. PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
    • Only PDFsam lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • PDFsam is open source, according to its own site.
  8. 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). PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
    • Only Stirling PDF lists a web app.
    • Only Stirling PDF lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Stirling PDF is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
  9. Xodo

    PDF tools on web, desktop and mobile, sold separately or as a suite

    • Xodo starts at $7.99 per month, billed annually ($10.99 billed monthly). PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
    • Only Xodo lists a web app.
    • Only Xodo lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
  10. UPDF

    PDF editor with AI chat, one license across desktop and mobile

    • UPDF starts at $49.99 per year (US App Store). PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
    • PDF-XChange Editor has a free plan. UPDF does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only UPDF lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • UPDF also covers forms.
  11. LightPDF

    Online PDF editor and converter with AI tools paid for in credits

    • LightPDF starts at $5.99 per month. PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
    • Only LightPDF lists a web app.
    • Only LightPDF lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
  12. 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). PDF-XChange Editor starts at $62 per user, one-time purchase.
    • PDF-XChange Editor has a free plan. Xodo PDF Studio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Xodo PDF Studio lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Xodo PDF Studio also covers workflow automation.

Common questions

Which PDF-XChange Editor alternatives have a Mac app?

Foxit PDF Editor, Master PDF Editor, Tungsten Power PDF, PDFelement, Nitro PDF Pro, Able2Extract, PDFsam, Stirling PDF and 12 more list a Mac app.

Does PDF-XChange Editor have a Mac app?

The PDF-XChange Editor listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Windows.

Which of these PDF editors are free?

PDFsam, Stirling PDF, Xodo, LightPDF, PDF Reader Pro, Adobe Acrobat, PDF Expert, iLovePDF and 2 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to PDF-XChange Editor: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.