SigPDF vs Foxit

Foxit PDF Editor is a popular desktop PDF suite with signing features. If you simply need to sign PDFs quickly and privately, SigPDF offers a lighter, more affordable alternative — starting at €2.08/month on annual plans with files that never leave your browser.

Files never leave your browserNo account requiredNo file uploadsFrom €2.08/month

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SigPDF vs Foxit: Side-by-Side Comparison

Foxit has been a prominent player in the PDF software market for over two decades, offering Foxit PDF Editor (formerly Foxit PhantomPDF) as a comprehensive alternative to Adobe Acrobat. It includes PDF editing, annotation, conversion, OCR, form creation, and electronic signing. Foxit also offers Foxit eSign, a dedicated e-signature service for multi-party workflows.

SigPDF takes a different approach. It is a browser-based tool designed to do one thing well — sign PDFs. No desktop software to install, no cloud uploads, no complex interface. Open a PDF, add your signature, and download the signed document.

FeatureSigPDFFoxit PDF Editor
PriceFrom €2.08/month (annual)From $15/month (PDF Editor Pro)
PrivacyFiles never leave your browserDesktop: local; eSign: cloud uploads
InstallationNone — works in browserDesktop app download required
PDF editingSigning and text fields onlyFull editing, OCR, conversion, forms
Multi-party signingNo (single signer)Yes (Foxit eSign)
PlatformAny browser, any deviceWindows, Mac, mobile apps
WatermarksNeverNone on paid plans
Account requiredNoYes

Privacy: Your Documents Stay on Your Device

Foxit PDF Editor's desktop application processes files locally, which is good for privacy. However, Foxit eSign — their e-signature service for sending documents to others — uploads files to their cloud infrastructure. Foxit's online tools also require cloud processing.

SigPDF works entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your PDF is never transmitted to any server. This makes SigPDF the stronger choice for privacy-sensitive documents — contracts, financial records, legal agreements, and anything containing personal information you want to keep private.

Pricing: Significantly More Affordable

Foxit PDF Editor Pro starts at approximately $15/month billed annually. Foxit PDF Editor Pro+ with cloud features costs more. SigPDF starts at just €2.08/month on the annual plan — roughly 85% less than Foxit. If signing PDFs is your main need, you save substantially with SigPDF while getting the core signing functionality you need.

Simplicity: No Download, No Learning Curve

Foxit PDF Editor is a powerful application with a dense interface — toolbars, ribbons, menus, and panels. For users who only need to sign PDFs, this complexity is unnecessary. SigPDF provides a clean, focused interface: open your PDF, create your signature, place it on the document, and download. The entire process takes under a minute.

When Foxit Is the Better Choice

Foxit PDF Editor is a strong choice when you need comprehensive PDF editing capabilities — modifying text and images, converting documents, running OCR on scanned files, creating fillable forms, or managing multi-party e-signature workflows with Foxit eSign. If your needs go well beyond signing, Foxit's full-featured suite may be worth the investment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SigPDF a good alternative to Foxit?
If your primary need is signing PDFs, SigPDF is an excellent alternative to Foxit. It costs a fraction of the price (from €2.08/month vs Foxit's $15+/month), requires no installation, and processes files entirely in your browser for maximum privacy.
What is the main difference between SigPDF and Foxit PDF Editor?
Foxit PDF Editor is a comprehensive desktop PDF suite with editing, conversion, OCR, form creation, and signing features. SigPDF is a focused browser-based PDF signing tool. If you only need to sign PDFs, SigPDF is simpler, cheaper, and more private. If you need full PDF editing capabilities, Foxit offers more features.
Does Foxit upload my documents to a server?
Foxit PDF Editor (desktop) processes files locally. However, Foxit's cloud services and Foxit eSign upload documents to their servers. SigPDF processes everything in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Are SigPDF signatures legally valid like Foxit signatures?
Yes. Electronic signatures created with SigPDF are legally recognized under the US ESIGN Act, EU eIDAS Regulation, and equivalent laws worldwide. Both SigPDF and Foxit produce legally binding electronic signatures for most business and personal documents.
Can I use SigPDF on the same devices as Foxit?
SigPDF works in any modern browser on any device — Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, iPhone, iPad, Android, and more. Foxit PDF Editor requires a desktop installation for Windows or Mac, though Foxit also offers mobile apps. SigPDF's browser-based approach means it works everywhere without installation.
Can I sign PDFs on my phone with SigPDF?
Yes. SigPDF works in any modern web browser on iPhone, Android, and iPad. You can open a PDF, draw or type your signature on a touchscreen, place it on the document, and download the signed PDF — all from your phone or tablet. No app to install.
Which is cheaper, SigPDF or Foxit?
SigPDF is significantly cheaper. SigPDF starts at €2.08/month on an annual plan with unlimited signing. Foxit PDF Editor Pro starts at approximately $15/month annually. That makes SigPDF roughly 85% less expensive if your primary need is signing PDFs rather than full PDF editing.

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