PDF Editors
PDF editors with a one-time purchase
6 of the 16 PDF editors in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
3 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxit PDF EditorPDF editor for Windows, Mac and web, yearly or as a one-time license | Free trial · from $129.99/yr | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| PDFelementWondershare's PDF editor, by subscription or a one-time license | Free trial · from $11.99 | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| UPDFPDF editor with AI chat, one license across desktop and mobile | Free trial · from $49.99/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| XodoPDF tools on web, desktop and mobile, sold separately or as a suite | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| PDF Candy90-plus online PDF tools and a Windows app, free within limits | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
| LightPDFOnline PDF editor and converter with AI tools paid for in credits | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Common questions
Which PDF editors can be bought once instead of by subscription?
6 of the 16 PDF editors in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase. They are Foxit PDF Editor, PDFelement, UPDF, Xodo, PDF Candy and LightPDF.
Which of these PDF editors are free?
Xodo, PDF Candy and LightPDF are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. 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 each listing names the pages it was read from.