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Nitro gives you powerful PDF tools with added value

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$2.2 million total financial benefits over 3 years

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100+% ROI with payback in less than 6 months

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24/7/365 support via phone, chat, email and AI

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Voted #1 PDF Editor for Businesses by TechRadar

Why customers choose Nitro over Foxit for PDF editing

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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.

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Powerful AI tools the way they should be—safe, smart, and secure

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.

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Competitive pricing with increased flexibility to maximize ROI

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.

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Intuitive PDF editing interface for effortless onboarding

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 to complete common tasks, streamlining workflows.

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Seamless license management and 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.

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Best-in-class security and 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.

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Foxit customers who switched to Nitro for PDF editing say:

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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Join the growing number of companies who have moved to Nitro

“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’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
“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

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Company overview

Headquarters Headquartered in San Francisco with 5 global hubs Headquartered in China with minimal global footprint
Holdings Privately held by Potentia Capital Publicly traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange

Layout

User interface Familiar Microsoft Office-style ribbon interface for ease of use Cluttered and less intuitive interface
Toolbar Ability to customize your tool with your most frequently used tools Toolbar customization is not available

Features

Batch processing 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)
Comparison Visual and user-friendly layout with clear highlighted areas marking changes Comparison time is more challenging to navigate and identify changes
Analytics Available for Admins with the ability to view aggregated usage and feature-level analytics Feature-level analytics not available
PDF tools Seamlessly edit, convert, OCR, merge, secure, and sign PDFs—no complexity required Create, edit, convert, annotate, and sign PDFs; lacks native OCR merging tools

AI features

AI cost of use Nitro 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.
Text translation Over 80 languages supported Only 30 languages supported
Table extract
Form extract
Generate instant document summaries and ask specific questions Additional fee for AI tools
Have conversations with documents in multiple languages 80+ languages 30 languages

Security

ISO 27001
Data privacy framework
Cloud infrastructure Nitro is hosted on Microsoft Azure with top-tier security certifications. Foxit's cloud hosting infrastructure is vague and less secure. Not transparent on their cloud security.

Customer support

Global 24/7 support Additional costs may apply for premium support services.
Dedicated customer success manager Yes for eligible customers Additional costs may apply for premium support services.
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Packaging

Licensing tiers Full Nitro PDF features included Advanced features may involve additional costs
Mobile application Included with license Additional cost

Why should I choose Nitro PDF over Foxit PDF Editor?

Nitro offers powerful AI and PDF editing tools, comprehensive document collaboration, unlimited eSigning, and advanced integrations at highly competitive pricing.

Our cost-effective solutions also come with easy, intuitive onboarding, seamless integrations, best-in-class security and compliance, and customer-first, white-glove support—making Nitro ideal for businesses looking for more user-friendly alternatives to Foxit PDF Editor.

Can Nitro offer stronger security than Foxit?

Nitro prioritizes security at every step, implementing robust encryption, secure user authentication, detailed audit trails, and compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, eIDAS, ISO 27001, and other standards.

Can Nitro PDF support my team’s collaboration better than Foxit?

Nitro is specifically designed for effortless collaboration. Its intuitive editing interface, straightforward commenting tools, real-time version tracking, and built-in document sharing significantly streamline workflows, minimizing confusion, and optimizing productivity.

Does Nitro integrate more easily than Foxit with business tools like Salesforce and Microsoft 365?

Nitro features seamless, easy-to-use integrations with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Salesforce, Google Drive, Dropbox, and many more, without complex setup or hidden costs.

Is migrating from Foxit to Nitro a simple process?

Transitioning from Foxit to Nitro PDF is extremely straightforward.

Nitro provides dedicated onboarding support and user training resources, ensuring your team can easily switch platforms, adopt best practices quickly, and realize immediate productivity improvements.

Does Nitro deliver better customer support than Foxit?

Nitro is renowned for its responsive and dedicated customer support, providing individualized guidance, customized onboarding, and proactive assistance that exceeds typical support experiences. Businesses benefit from reduced downtime and enhanced productivity through easily accessible expertise.

Can I trial Nitro before switching from Foxit?

Absolutely. Nitro offers a risk-free 14-day trial that delivers complete access to all PDF editing, collaboration, and eSigning features—no credit card required—allowing you to fully explore its functionality before making a commitment.

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