Foxit PDF Reader vs KDAN PDF

Foxit PDF Reader is a free PDF reader for viewing, annotating, filling and signing PDF documents. It supports standard Acroforms and XFA forms, and its collaboration tools include shared reviews, comments and document feedback. Users can sign by hand, use a saved signature image or connect with DocuSign. The reader integrates with cloud storage services, enterprise content management systems and Microsoft SharePoint; listed business integrations include Microsoft Teams and Salesforce. Security controls include Protected View, Trust Manager, Safe Mode, ASLR and DEP. Foxit lists support for Windows 10 and 11, macOS 10.15 through 14, iOS, Android and the web. Mobile apps are available for smartphones and tablets, and desktop use can work offline. The Free PDF Reader plan costs nothing. Foxit PDF Editor is a separate product with a free 14-day trial. Help options include searchable articles, troubleshooting, ticket submission and regional phone support.

KDAN PDF is a PDF app for Android, iOS, Mac and Windows, with tools for viewing, annotation, editing and conversion. The free plan includes viewing, notes and annotations, handwriting, signatures and form filling, but not text editing, form creation, OCR or PDF conversion. Document 365 costs USD 59.99 per year and adds text editing, merging and splitting, Office file conversion, OCR for scanned PDFs and password protection. Document 365 AI+ costs USD 99.99 per year and includes those features plus AI services such as auto-redaction, summarization, document review and paragraph translation. Both subscriptions offer a seven-day free trial. A lifetime license costs USD 119.99 per device and covers one desktop device, with offline work that does not require cloud uploads. Paid plans provide read-aloud text-to-speech. Refunds may be requested within 14 days after purchase, subject to store exclusions. KDAN PDF is powered by KDAN Mobile Software Ltd., founded in 2009 and based in Tainan City, Taiwan.