SafeRedact vs Foxit PDF Editor
Foxit is a full PDF editor with redaction features. SafeRedact is purpose-built for redaction with AI-powered detection. Here's how they compare.
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SafeRedact
Redaction Specialist
- ✓ AI auto-detects SSN, PII, names
- ✓ Browser-based (no install)
- ✓ From $9/month
- ✓ Free tier available
- ✓ Batch redaction
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Foxit PDF Editor
General PDF Editor
- ✓ Full PDF editing suite
- ✓ Manual redaction tools
- ✓ Desktop application
- ✓ $149/year (Pro)
- ✓ Search and redact
Redaction Feature Comparison
| Feature | SafeRedact | Foxit PDF Editor |
|---|---|---|
| AI PII Detection | ✓ Automatic | ✗ Manual only |
| SSN Auto-Detection | ✓ | ◐ Pattern search |
| Search & Redact | ✓ | ✓ |
| Permanent Redaction | ✓ | ✓ |
| Metadata Removal | ✓ Automatic | ✓ Manual step |
| Browser-Based | ✓ | ✗ Desktop only |
| Full PDF Editing | ✗ Redaction only | ✓ |
| OCR for Scans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Tier | ✓ | ✗ Trial only |
| Mac/Windows/Linux | ✓ Any browser | ◐ Windows/Mac |
The Key Difference: AI Detection
Foxit requires you to manually select text or use pattern searches to find content to redact. You need to know exactly what you're looking for.
SafeRedact uses AI to automatically scan your document and identify sensitive information: Social Security numbers, phone numbers, addresses, names, dates of birth, account numbers, and more.
This means less chance of missing something—the AI catches PII patterns humans often overlook, especially in long documents.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose SafeRedact if you...
- 🔍 Want AI to find sensitive data for you
- 📄 Only need redaction (not full editing)
- ☁️ Prefer browser-based access
- 💰 Want lower cost for redaction-only use
- ⚡ Need occasional, quick redaction
Choose Foxit if you...
- ✏️ Need full PDF editing capabilities
- 🔧 Want one tool for all PDF tasks
- 💻 Prefer desktop software
- 📊 Already use Foxit for other work
- 🏢 Have IT policies requiring local software
Pricing Comparison
SafeRedact
- Demo: Free
- Starter: $9/month
- Pro: $29/month
Foxit PDF Editor
- Standard: $99/year (no redaction)
- Pro: $149/year
- Pro+: $169/year
Note: Foxit Standard does not include redaction. You need Pro or higher.
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