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PDFsam Basic vs. Xodo PDF Studio

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricPDFsam Basic

by Sober Lemur

Xodo PDF Studio

by Apryse

Overall rating4.24.5
Review count49110
Ease of use9.29.0
Ease of setup9.69.5
Quality of support8.29.0
Meets requirements9.29.4
NPS40.81632762.727273
Small Business42.9%81.4%
Mid-Market32.7%15.7%
Enterprise24.5%2.9%
Total page views81810
Total LLM citations1,1823,640

PDFsam Basic

PDFsam Basic, a free, open source, multi-platform software designed to split, merge, extract pages, mix and rotate PDF files.

Pros

    Xodo PDF Studio

    Xodo PDF Studio is an enterprise-grade desktop solution for professionals and teams who need powerful PDF editing, annotation, and organization tools. With over 60 advanced features—including OCR, digital signatures, batch processing, side-by-side document comparison, and cloud storage integration—it streamlines document workflows for peak productivity. Offline access ensures uninterrupted efficiency anytime, anywhere. Designed for security and performance, Xodo PDF Studio includes enterprise-grade encryption, redaction, and compliance-ready protections for sensitive documents.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Easy Installation
    • PDF Processing
    • Editing
    • PDF Editing
    • Feature Appreciation