PDF-XChange
A global leader in PDF software with everything you need to create and edit documents.
Ranked #5 in Enterprise OCR software, and on 4 more rankings.
PDF-XChange is a dynamic application for creating, editing and converting PDF documents. It is described as the smallest, fastest and most feature-rich PDF viewer and editor available.
At a glance
| Best for | corporate environments |
From PDF-XChange's own website.
Company facts
| Social profiles | X, Facebook |
Facilities and features
Its website also mentions:
- Published pricing
- API
- Mobile app
What stands out
The product uses a perpetual license model with no subscription fees.
“Make a single payment and use the software indefinitely with our perpetual license model.”PDF-XChange, own website
The product offers 100% free support handled by real people.
“No subscription fees and 100% free support for all users (even those using our free versions).”PDF-XChange, own website
Worth knowing
The company does not offer refunds after license keys are released.
“with the application before making a purchase, as we do not offer refunds after the release of license keys.”PDF-XChange, own website
How it ranks
PDF-XChange is ranked 5th of 10 in Enterprise OCR software (Lister Score 86.0), 6th of 10 in OCR software for developers (Lister Score 88.0), 6th of 10 in PDF editors without a subscription (Lister Score 86.0), 7th of 10 in OCR software with a free plan (Lister Score 86.0) and 7th of 10 in PDF editors with a free plan (Lister Score 86.0).
#5 in Enterprise OCR software · Lister Score 86.0
PDF-XChange is a dynamic application for creating, editing and converting PDF documents. It is described as the smallest, fastest and most feature-rich PDF viewer/editor available.
Provides support handled by real people without automated systems.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 14; buying information on its own site 12.
“All the features available with PDF-XChange Editor , plus Enhanced OCR ,”PDF-XChange, own website
“Corp World Pack (Global 75,000 Users) GBP 16,137.00 + VAT”PDF-XChange, own website
| Rank | Enterprise OCR software | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foxit PDF Editor | 98.0 |
| 2 | Ephesoft | 96.0 |
| 3 | Box | 94.0 |
| 4 | ioMoVo | 94.0 |
| 5 | PDF-XChange | 86.0 |
| 6 | Hyland Intelligent Capture | 84.0 |
| 7 | kdan document | 84.0 |
| 8 | Stirling PDF | 84.0 |
| 9 | Abbyy | 82.0 |
| 10 | Parascript | 76.0 |
#6 in OCR software for developers · Lister Score 88.0
Offers perpetual licenses with no subscription fees.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 16; buying information on its own site 12.
“PDF-XChange Co Ltd :: PDF Creation Software, Free PDF Editor, FREE OCR, Voted Best PDF Reader!”PDF-XChange, own website
“PDF-XChange Printer Standard PDF-Tools PDF-XChange PRO Software Developer Tools PDF-XChange Editor SDK PDF-XChange Editor Simple SDK PDF-XChange Core API SDK”PDF-XChange, own website
| Rank | OCR software for developers | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foxit PDF Editor | 98.0 |
| 2 | Ademero Document Management Software | 94.0 |
| 3 | Google Document AI | 92.0 |
| 4 | US Global Mail | 90.0 |
| 5 | bitfarm-Archiv | 88.0 |
| 6 | PDF-XChange | 88.0 |
| 7 | Leadtools | 86.0 |
| 8 | Stirling PDF | 84.0 |
| 9 | Abbyy | 82.0 |
| 10 | Indigo PDF | 76.0 |
#6 in PDF editors without a subscription · Lister Score 86.0
PDF-XChange Editor is a dynamic application for creating, editing and converting PDF documents. It is described as the smallest, fastest and most feature-rich PDF viewer and editor available.
Offers perpetual licenses with no subscription fees.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 14; buying information on its own site 12.
“Your software is the most functional and ingenious PDF Editor ever!”PDF-XChange, own website
“Make a single payment and use the software indefinitely with our perpetual license model.”PDF-XChange, own website
| Rank | PDF editors without a subscription | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xodo | 92.0 |
| 2 | swifdoo.com | 90.0 |
| 3 | Able2Extract Professional | 88.0 |
| 4 | PDF Expert | 88.0 |
| 5 | pdfsam.org | 88.0 |
| 6 | PDF-XChange | 86.0 |
| 7 | kdan document | 84.0 |
| 8 | LightPDF | 84.0 |
| 9 | Sejda | 82.0 |
| 10 | Systweak PDF Editor | 78.0 |
#7 in OCR software with a free plan · Lister Score 86.0
PDF-XChange Editor is a fast and feature-rich PDF viewer and editor. It allows users to create, view, edit, annotate, perform basic OCR, and digitally sign files.
Uses a perpetual license model with no subscription fees.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 14; buying information on its own site 12.
“All the features available with PDF-XChange Editor , plus Enhanced OCR , Compare Documents , Identify Forms , Creation and Editing of fillable forms/dynamic stamps.”PDF-XChange, own website
“Download the unlimited free versions of our software and test out the functionality.”PDF-XChange, own website
| Rank | OCR software with a free plan | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foxit PDF Editor | 98.0 |
| 2 | PDF Archive | 96.0 |
| 3 | ILovePDF | 90.0 |
| 4 | EasePDF | 88.0 |
| 5 | OnlineOCR | 86.0 |
| 6 | PDF Candy | 86.0 |
| 7 | PDF-XChange | 86.0 |
| 8 | PDFFixNow | 86.0 |
| 9 | Stirling PDF | 84.0 |
| 10 | Ocr.space | 80.0 |
#7 in PDF editors with a free plan · Lister Score 86.0
Offers a perpetual license model with no subscription fees.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; evidence on its own site 20; how complete its published information is 14; buying information on its own site 12.
“The smallest, fastest, most feature-rich PDF viewer/editor available.”PDF-XChange, own website
“No subscription fees and 100% free support for all users (even those using our free versions).”PDF-XChange, own website
| Rank | PDF editors with a free plan | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DocHub | 90.0 |
| 2 | ILovePDF | 90.0 |
| 3 | Smallpdf | 90.0 |
| 4 | EasePDF | 88.0 |
| 5 | pdfsam.org | 88.0 |
| 6 | PDF Candy | 86.0 |
| 7 | PDF-XChange | 86.0 |
| 8 | PDFFixNow | 86.0 |
| 9 | pdfforge | 84.0 |
| 10 | Stirling PDF | 84.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How does PDF-XChange rank on Lister?
PDF-XChange is ranked 5th of 10 in Enterprise OCR software (Lister Score 86.0), 6th of 10 in OCR software for developers (Lister Score 88.0), 6th of 10 in PDF editors without a subscription (Lister Score 86.0), 7th of 10 in OCR software with a free plan (Lister Score 86.0) and 7th of 10 in PDF editors with a free plan (Lister Score 86.0).