Free, open-source PDF editor for Windows with a built-in PDF 2.0 engine, offering viewing, OCR, editing, signing, and form filling without a subscription.
4.1K331C#GPL-3.0Updated 4 days ago
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Best open-source alternatives to Foxit PDF Editor (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Foxit PDF Editor? These 2 projects can replace it. Each one is reviewed by a human and explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
Quick comparison
| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteveTheKiller/KillerPDF | ★ 4.1K | GPL-3.0 | 4 days ago |
| OpenAEC-Foundation/open-pdf-studio | ★ 926 | Other | yesterday |
A free, open-source PDF viewer and editor for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, built with Tauri 2 and a PDFium rendering engine.
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FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Foxit PDF Editor?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Foxit PDF Editor on Repolode are KillerPDF, open-pdf-studio.
- Which Foxit PDF Editor alternative should I choose?
- KillerPDF has the most GitHub stars and is released under GPL-3.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.