Overview comparison between Foxit and Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader and Foxit are two popular PDF readers that offer different features and benefits for users. I was recently approached to take a look at the Foxit and I am currently in the middle of trying out the application to see the positive and negative differences between the two products. In future articles I may get into more detail of what I see the benefits are of replacing Adobe Acrobat with Foxit if I determine that it is a good fit for some of our clients.

Adobe Acrobat Reader is the official PDF reader from Adobe, the company that created the PDF format. It is free to download and use, and it supports a wide range of PDF functions, such as viewing, printing, commenting, signing, filling forms, and more. It also integrates with Adobe's cloud services, such as Adobe Document Cloud and Adobe Creative Cloud, which allow you to access and edit your PDF files from any device and collaborate with others online. However, Adobe Acrobat Reader also has some drawbacks, such as its large file size, slow performance, frequent updates, and limited editing capabilities.

Foxit is a lightweight and fast PDF reader that claims to be more secure and reliable than Adobe Acrobat Reader. It also offers many features for viewing, printing, commenting, signing, filling forms, and more. Additionally, it has some advanced features that Adobe Acrobat Reader lacks, such as OCR (optical character recognition), PDF creation and conversion, document protection and encryption, digital signatures, and more. Foxit also has a cloud service called Foxit PhantomPDF Online, which allows you to edit and share your PDF files online. However, Foxit also has some disadvantages, such as its less intuitive interface, compatibility issues with some PDF files, and limited support for multimedia and interactive elements.

In conclusion, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Foxit are both powerful and versatile PDF readers that can suit different needs and preferences. Adobe Acrobat Reader is more suitable for users who want a standard and official PDF reader that integrates well with Adobe's cloud services. Foxit is more suitable for users who want a fast and secure PDF reader that offers more editing and creation features. Ultimately, the best way to choose between these two programs is to try them out yourself and see which one works better for you.