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PDFill PDF Editor alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded PDFill PDF Editor alternative is PDFsam (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
PDFill PDF Editor compared with 5 alternatives: PDF-XChange Editor, Xodo PDF Studio, Master PDF Editor, PDFsam and Foxit PDF Editor.
PDFill PDF Editor has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99 one-time, with free lifetime upgrades. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDFill PDF EditorThis tool | Free plan · from $19.99 one-time | Yes | Windows |
| 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 |
| Master PDF Editor | Free trial · from $79.95 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| PDFsam | Free plan · from $34.90/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Foxit PDF Editor | Free trial · from $129.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from PDFill 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 does not cover forms, which PDFill PDF Editor does.
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike PDFill PDF Editor.
- Xodo PDF Studio also lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Xodo PDF Studio also covers workflow automation.
- Xodo PDF Studio does not cover forms, which PDFill PDF Editor does.
Suits: Linux users who need a full desktop PDF editor
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 PDFill PDF Editor.
- Master PDF Editor also lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Master PDF Editor does not cover forms, which PDFill PDF Editor does.
Suits: Buyers who want to pay once instead of subscribing
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.
- PDFsam does not cover forms, which PDFill PDF Editor does.
Suits: People who only need to split or merge PDFs and want it free
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 PDFill PDF Editor.
- Foxit PDF Editor also lists a web app and macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Foxit PDF Editor also covers documents.
Suits: Offices replacing Adobe Acrobat on Windows and Mac machines
Limits worth knowing in PDFill PDF Editor
- Windows only; the vendor says it does not support Mac, Linux or Android.
- The free evaluation copies of Professional and Enterprise watermark the edited PDFs.
- The download page lists version 15.0 Build 3 updated in March 2021, and it needs Ghostscript.
- Original-content editing, redaction and OCR are listed only on the paid-edition comparison, not the free Basic edition.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to PDFill PDF Editor?
The alternatives to PDFill PDF Editor in this directory are PDF-XChange Editor, Xodo PDF Studio, Master PDF Editor, PDFsam and Foxit PDF Editor. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PDFill PDF Editor.
Is there a free alternative to PDFill PDF Editor?
Yes. PDF-XChange Editor and PDFsam have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which PDFill PDF Editor alternatives work on macOS?
The PDFill PDF Editor listing does not include a macOS app. Xodo PDF Studio, Master PDF Editor, PDFsam and Foxit PDF Editor list one.
Which PDFill PDF Editor alternatives work on Linux?
The PDFill PDF Editor listing does not include a Linux app. Xodo PDF Studio, Master PDF Editor and PDFsam list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to PDFill PDF Editor?
PDFsam is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.