Best PDF Editors in 2026
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In short: WPS PDF Editor is ranked #1 of 106 as of 1 October 2026, ahead of ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Editor. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor. The lowest first paid tier on this page is PDF Candy at $0.33/mo.
When working with PDFs, the right capabilities depend on whether you need to edit text, mark up a document, create forms or convert files. Compare text editing and annotation tools with form creation and OCR, and consider PDF conversion and supported platforms as well. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help frame the cost of access. WPS PDF Editor, ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor and Foxit PDF Editor are among the options shown, alongside Smallpdf and PDF Candy. Think about the kinds of files you handle and which tasks come up most often. The listed features and platform support can help you compare tools against those requirements.
106 PDF editors ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
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Questions about this list
Which PDF editor is ranked first on Specifiction?
WPS PDF Editor is ranked #1 of 106 with a score of 9.6. ONLYOFFICE PDF Editor is second and Foxit PDF Editor third.
How many of these have a free plan?
17 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, PDF Candy has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.