When choosing a PDF solution for editing, converting, and managing documents, PDF-XChange offers two popular options: PDF-XChange Editor Plus and PDF-XChange Editor Pro (often bundled as PDF-XChange Pro Suite). Although both products look similar at first glance, there are important differences in capabilities, licensing, and long-term value.
This article compares both versions in terms of features, advantages, disadvantages, and whether they are worth purchasing for personal or business needs.
A mid-tier yet powerful version that includes all core editing features plus form-creation tools.
Key Features:
Full PDF editing (text, images, pages)
OCR engine (enhanced text recognition)
PDF creation from 70+ file formats
Form creation & editing (AcroForms + Dynamic XFA)
Document signing & security options
Annotation and markup tools
Lightweight performance
Target users:
Students, office workers, admins, freelancers, small businesses.
A more complete package designed for advanced workflows.
Key Features:
All Editor Plus features
Extended PDF creation printer (PDF-XChange Printer Lite & Standard)
Batch processing (convert, OCR, watermark, optimize)
Advanced document assembly tools
Built-in PDF portfolio support
1-click Office integration
Enhanced security & redaction tools
More automation options for enterprises
Target users:
Companies, document-heavy environments, law firms, corporate admins.
Affordable compared to Pro Suite
Lighter installation, faster load time
Very strong OCR quality
Excellent annotation tools
Full PDF form creation support
Great for everyday office tasks
Lower system requirement
No batch processing
Limited automation features
No advanced PDF printer options
Lacks professional-level document assembly
Not ideal for enterprise workflows
Complete PDF toolkit for professional use
Batch processing saves massive time
Works perfectly for corporate workflow
Extended PDF printing and conversion
Supports redaction & advanced security
Office integration boosts productivity
Better for large-scale document workloads
More expensive than Editor Plus
Slightly heavier on system resources
Some features may be overkill for simple users
Cheaper
Perpetual license available
Very good value for personal or small business needs
Higher price
Perpetual license also available
Best value for professional or enterprise work
If you only need basic editing, OCR, and form creation, Editor Plus is enough.
If you manage dozens or hundreds of PDFs daily, the Pro Suite becomes far more efficient.
You want a fast, lightweight, powerful PDF editor
You need full editing + form creation
You don’t need batch processing
You want the best value for a low price
Verdict: Highly worth it for students, freelancers, and office staff.
You handle large volumes of documents every day
You need batch processing or automation
You work in legal, corporate, administrative, or publishing environments
You want the fastest workflow and professional tools
Verdict: Worth it for business and enterprise users.
Both are excellent, but each serves a different purpose:
PDF-XChange Editor Plus → Best for everyday users and small businesses
PDF-XChange Editor Pro Suite → Best for professional, corporate, and heavy PDF users
If your workflow involves frequent editing, signing, scanning, or form creation but not advanced automation, Editor Plus provides the best balance of performance and price.