LightPDF
8.8#2 in pdf editorsFrom $15.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitLightPDF vs PDF-XChange Editor
PDF-XChange Editor
6.5#68 in pdf editors$62 one-timeWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | LightPDF | PDF-XChange Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 | 1997 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
LightPDF plans
- Free PlanFree
- Monthly Plan$5.99 a month
- Yearly Plan$15.99 a year
- Lifetime Plan$39.99, paid once
PDF-XChange Editor plans
- PDF-XChange Editor$62, paid once
- PDF-XChange Editor Plus$79, paid once
Pick LightPDF if…
LightPDF suits people who need PDF editing and conversion alongside document chat and other AI tools. Its free plan is limited to web use, while paid plans list web, mobile, and desktop access.
Pick PDF-XChange Editor if…
It suits Windows users who need PDF editing, OCR, signing, redaction, forms, and page tools. Developers may also value the documented SDK language examples.