Nitro vs. Foxit
Why Nitro is the Best PDF Solution for Individuals & Teams
Nitro gives you powerful PDF tools with added value
$2.2 million total financial benefits over 3 years
100+% ROI with payback in under 6 months
24/7/365 support via phone, chat, email & AI
Voted #1 PDF Editor for Businesses by TechRadar
Why customers choose Nitro over Foxit for PDF editing
AI tools the way they should be—safe, smart, and secure
Learn how Nitro AI makes documents easy with secure tools designed for intelligent document processing, 24/7 support, and data extraction.
Nitro offers a suite of AI productivity tools for PDF editing designed to empower your business without compromising your data integrity. With our innovative AI beta tools, you can automate data extraction and enhance document workflows—all while keeping your data secure.
At Nitro, we don’t create our own Generative AI models or share your data with third parties to train their models. Instead, we use established AI models, ensuring that your data is protected and used only for the tasks you request.
Nitro’s Document Assistant, our primary AI tool, is powered by ChatGPT and hosted on Microsoft Azure OpenAI. This ensures your data remains within a secure environment, which Nitro controls. Microsoft Azure OpenAI follows responsible AI principles to safeguard data and maintain high security standards.
At Nitro, we don’t create our own Generative AI models or share your data with third parties to train their models. Instead, we use established AI models, ensuring that your data is protected and used only for the tasks you request.
Nitro’s Document Assistant, our primary AI tool, is powered by ChatGPT and hosted on Microsoft Azure OpenAI. This ensures your data remains within a secure environment, which Nitro controls. Microsoft Azure OpenAI follows responsible AI principles to safeguard data and maintain high security standards.
Competitive pricing with increased flexibility to maximize ROI
Read Forrester's findings from a commissioned study of four Nitro enterprise customers, including impressive results of $2.2 million in financial benefits, 694% ROI, 35 minutes saved per document and more.
With Nitro’s competitive pricing model and flexible licensing terms, you have the freedom to adapt to changing market conditions while maximizing your ROI. In fact, according to a recent Forrester Study, Nitro customers gained $2.2 million in financial benefits over three years and a 694% ROI with payback in 6 months.
In comparison, Foxit reported a 50% lower ROI than Nitro in a similar Forrester study.
In comparison, Foxit reported a 50% lower ROI than Nitro in a similar Forrester study.
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Intuitive interface for effortless onboarding
User adoption is key to any business software ROI. So, how do you make sure people love your PDF software?
Nitro’s user-friendly and intuitive PDF editor layout is one of the primary reasons why former Foxit customers say they switched to Nitro. According to G2, Nitro outperforms Foxit in ease of setup. To help users feel at ease right away, the Nitro for Windows user interface mimics the Microsoft Office ribbon UI. Similarly, the Nitro for Mac interface mirrors Apple’s toolbar to provide new users with a familiar product experience.
Additionally, a recent Forrester study found that users save an average of 35 minutes per document thanks to Nitro’s best-in-class tools for streamlining workflows. For example, our customize ribbon tab allows users to create a collection of tools they use to complete common tasks, streamlining workflows.
Additionally, a recent Forrester study found that users save an average of 35 minutes per document thanks to Nitro’s best-in-class tools for streamlining workflows. For example, our customize ribbon tab allows users to create a collection of tools they use to complete common tasks, streamlining workflows.
Seamless license management & analytics
Nitro's Admin Portal provides all the tools you need to efficiently manage software provisioning for all your users in one centralized place.
Within the Admin Portal, you can see a complete list of all users associated with the account, add new users, and track user adoption.
Additionally, you can access real-time analytics through the Nitro Admin Portal. Using these insights, you can demonstrate and improve profitability, track organizational and environmental savings, and track financial targets and key metrics.
Within the Admin Portal, you can see a complete list of all users associated with the account, add new users, and track user adoption.
Additionally, you can access real-time analytics through the Nitro Admin Portal. Using these insights, you can demonstrate and improve profitability, track organizational and environmental savings, and track financial targets and key metrics.
Best-in-class security & compliance
Security and compliance are top priorities at Nitro. Through our compliance program, we have obtained internationally recognized certifications for our products, such as Soc 2, HIPAA, QTSP, ISO 27001, and more.
Nitro continuously invests in state-of-the-art security measures. Our operations in Australia, Toronto, and Dublin are subject to stringent data protection laws and regulations, so you can rest assured that your sensitive data is protected to the highest standards.
In contrast, Foxit is headquartered in China, where data regulations and practices can differ significantly from those in other countries, raising concerns about the security and confidentiality of sensitive data.
Nitro continuously invests in state-of-the-art security measures. Our operations in Australia, Toronto, and Dublin are subject to stringent data protection laws and regulations, so you can rest assured that your sensitive data is protected to the highest standards.
In contrast, Foxit is headquartered in China, where data regulations and practices can differ significantly from those in other countries, raising concerns about the security and confidentiality of sensitive data.
White-glove customer support for seamless change management
Nitro places customer care at the heart of everything we do, which is one of the main reasons TechRadar named Nitro the Best PDF Editor for Business in 2024.
Your entire experience, from installation and rollout to onboarding and ongoing growth, will be supported by localized teams you’ll love working with. You can look forward to a new level of personalized PDF software support with expedited case routing, 24/7 global technical support engineers, and more.
Your entire experience, from installation and rollout to onboarding and ongoing growth, will be supported by localized teams you’ll love working with. You can look forward to a new level of personalized PDF software support with expedited case routing, 24/7 global technical support engineers, and more.
We’re trusted by 67% of the Fortune 500
Foxit customers who switched to Nitro say:
Global support is key
With global hubs in Melbourne, Dublin, and Toronto, Nitro offers superior customer support, available 24/7/365. This contrasts sharply with Foxit, which is predominantly based in China. Many customers may find this problematic.
Flexible licensing is essential
Many customers tell us they switched to Nitro because their licensing needs weren’t being accommodated by Foxit. Unlike Foxit, Nitro supports per-user licensing, rather than device-based licensing, which helps customers control costs. Additionally, Nitro makes managing and deploying multiple licenses seamless. Through the Nitro Licensing System, IT administrators can independently provision and de-provision users, instantly enable new features, and manage user access.
Real-time analytics help maximize ROI
Nitro Analytics delivers actionable insights that enable customers to demonstrate return on investment, measure key sustainability metrics, and make informed decisions. License usage, productivity rate, and environmental impact are just some of the reports you can access through Nitro Analytics. These powerful capabilities and insights are unavailable in Foxit and are a compelling reason to choose Nitro.
Making the switch to Nitro is seamless with expert support
Our world-class Customer Success team ensures a seamless transition for customers migrating to Nitro. By customizing the product, integrating with existing systems, and providing tailored onboarding support, our customer success managers deliver exceptional value.
Join the growing number of companies who have moved to Nitro
“Nitro’s user interface is what really sets it apart. You don’t have to spend any time figuring things out. It means our users can get quick and easy access to all the tools they need (including the whiteout feature)—and at a significantly lower price than our previous provider was offering.”
Dan Dotson, Cloud Development Team Manager
Leavitt Group
“It was straightforward to deploy globally, and the adoption was a success thanks to Nitro’s proactive Customer Success team.”
Ian Steere, Digital Business Partner
Mace Group
“Nitro gives us everything we need from our PDF editing and eSigning tools—and from an economic perspective, it is far superior to the alternatives. But the thing that really impresses me is the personal relationship we have with the Nitro team. They are always there for us, whatever we need.”
John Walton, Director
Knight Frank
“Our partnership with Nitro has provided significant ROI for MVP. We have been able to reap the benefit of decreased software costs, reduced administrative overhead and lower printing costs. Most importantly, we have been able to get back the valuable asset of time.”
Diane Bender, Senior Director
MVP Healthcare
Compare Nitro Pro Business & Foxit PDF Editor+
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Nitro Pro Business
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Foxit PDF Editor+
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Headquarters
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Headquartered in San Francisco with 5 global hubs |
Headquartered in China with minimal global footprint |
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Holdings
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Privately held by Potentia Capital |
Publicly traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange |
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User Interface
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Familiar Microsoft Office-style ribbon interface for ease of use |
Cluttered and less intuitive interface |
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Toolbar
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Ability to customize your tool with your most frequently used tools |
Toolbar customization is not available |
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Batch Processing
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Offers a variety of batch processing functions to complete large tasks with a simple click |
Limited batch processing functions (e.g., no OCR batch processing functionality) |
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Comparison
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Visual and user-friendly layout with clear highlighted areas marking changes |
Comparison time is more challenging to navigate and identify changes |
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Analytics
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Available for Admins with the ability to view aggregated usage and feature-level analytics |
Feature-level analytics not available |
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Unlimited eSignature Requests
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Audit Trails
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Custom Signing Order
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Sign Templates
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Bulk Signing*
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Two-Factor Authentication
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Out-of-Office Assistance
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Multi-language Support
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Licensing
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Included complimentary with Nitro PDF Software |
Separate licensing at additional cost |
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AI Cost of Use
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Nitro Pro users have access to AI beta tools at no additional cost. |
Foxit charges a monthly fee for access to their AI tools and usage is capped. |
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Text Translation
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Over 80 languages supported |
Only 30 languages supported |
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Table Extract
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Form Extract
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ISO 27001
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Data Privacy Framework
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Cloud Infrastructure
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Hosted on Microsoft Azure with top-tier security certifications |
Cloud hosting infrastructure is vague and less secure. Not transparent on their cloud security. |
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Services
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Global 24/7 support and dedicated Customer Success managers with minimal spend |
Additional costs may apply for premium support services |
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Licensing Tiers
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Full Nitro PDF features included |
Advanced features may involve additional costs |
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Mobile Application
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Included with license |
Additional cost |