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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Reviews of Xodo

Ease of use

4.4

Customer Service

3.9

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

YB

Yevstakhii B

TeacherE-Learning, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“Annotation and markup capabilities: Xodo offers a wide range of annotation and markup tools, such as highlighting, underlining, adding comments, and drawing.“

May 24, 2023

AG

Angela G

Data Compliance ManagerNon-Profit Organization Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“While this initially worked for our organization, the price point for a small no profit who uses this for our documents was not working any longer“

February 13, 2025

YB

Yevstakhii B

TeacherE-Learning, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“Cloud integration and synchronization: Xodo offers integration with popular cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive.“

May 24, 2023

YB

Yevstakhii B

TeacherE-Learning, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months.

“Limited text editing capabilities: While Xodo offers basic text editing features, I have found the text editing functionality to be limited compared to more advanced PDF editing software.“

May 24, 2023

RJ

Randy J

Develop DirectorPhilanthropy, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“What I like the most about XODO is that the app let's me quickly upload PDFs and simplifies and quickens the editing process of these docs (reports and designs)“

February 13, 2024

DR

David R

Consultant DoctorResearch, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The full subscription has got a bit pricey.“

May 27, 2024

Edith R

ownerRetail, Self-employedUsed the software for: I used a free trial.

“It works with my digital planner, I can actually click on links and it goes to the page, and it loads up quickly“

January 24, 2024

DR

David R

Consultant DoctorResearch, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I would worry many users are being put off from this amazing suite by the price tag.“

May 27, 2024

## Showing most helpful reviews

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Fred J.  
ESL teacher  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A great software with efficient features "

August 6, 2021

5.0

XODO is my sidekick and a trusted assistant that helps me for my online classes . To me XODO is a textbook reader since I use it as my text book white board and place where I can integrate as a screen-sharing workshop and allow my students to see the annotations and comments on different contents .

Pros

XODO is free , the functions are well prepared and targeted the way I felt so comfortable to use XODO as my classroom textbook with full customization feature . . I like the way is available everywhere from your phone to desktop version all work smooth and great .The taskbar and multi-purposed side bar which allows me to choose the tools and adjust the thickness and size of the writing tools .

Cons

XODO is a bit buggy , 2 out of 5 times you work with XODO it crashes after a hour and you have to go back and pick up what you left off .

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

XODO is free and fast .Annotation and commenting is easy and smooth and never let me down .

Review Source

VR

Vicky R.  
Office Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great PDF filler and viewer"

September 13, 2024

5.0

I love it, the version I have is free. I am able to do to the thing's adobe does for free.

Pros

This was an alternative to adobe for me. I use it to view and edit PDFs without having to pay.

Cons

Sometimes it's hard to get the text where you want it, you got to play around to get it right in place sometimes.

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

Price, its free to use. We didn't want to pay what adobe was charging.

Review Source

AG

Angela G.  
Data Compliance Manager  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Xodu not for us"

February 13, 2025

3.0

While this initially worked for our organization, the price point for a small no profit who uses this for our documents was not working any longer

Pros

It was convenient in many ways, had a friendly interface

Cons

It often took longer to go through the process to prepare the document and for our small organization, it wasn't cost effective

Alternatives considered

[Adobe Acrobat Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/170833/Acrobat-Reader-DC/)

Reason for choosing Xodo

We felt the cost was good and hoped that it would meet our needs as we grew

Review Source

AH

April H.  
Real Estate Agent  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Great App for your E-Sign Documents"

September 28, 2024

5.0

Great App for documents that need to be E-sign, and the price is more competitive than the competitors.

Pros

The system is easy to navigate. All the tools are on the front dashboard, and you can see which pages have been "edited" to avoid missing any. In addition, it will not send the documents if all the mandated fields are not complete.

Cons

Nothing at this moment, this app as has been working great.

Switched from

[Docusign](https://www.capterra.com/p/121506/Docusign/)

This product was to expensive therefore I notice this product

Review Source

DR

David R.  
Consultant Doctor  
Research  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Quality product, hopefully my goto product for some years"

May 27, 2024

5.0

So far I am hopeful I can park here for a number of years. These tools minimise the hassle of what I do and not get in the way of the process. The work shouldn't ever be the tool you are using to do it. A painter buys a good brush for a reason.

Pros

It has all the features I need and used before in other apps many now deprecated. I now pay for this personally as it is basically the only option to get the functionality I need: This is a polished app for my tablet, a multi-platform solution to get stuff on my PC and the peace of mind of reliable cloud storage. It is much better than the other solutions such as Acrobat. (which I have had at my disposal and have abandoned). I use it primarily for annotating pdfs specifically research papers. Really is the best out there now.

Cons

The full subscription has got a bit pricey. I would worry many users are being put off from this amazing suite by the price tag. I would love my kids to use it for studying but it is too expensive. Saying that today I got 60% of my annual subscription reducing it to $46 which is a fair price in my view.

Switched from

[Adobe Express](https://www.capterra.com/p/174232/adobe-express/)

Adobe is terrible on tablets. I actually have switched from EZPDF. This was the best pdf annotator on android for years. It does mostly everything yours does but has not been maintained and lost cloud storage (google drive). I am hoping however your integration with my desktop makes it worth the switch.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
secretary  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Xodo software review"

May 22, 2022

5.0

Xodo is a great pdf editor software, and I highly recommend it for students, teachers everyone who likes reading and how trying to develop himself

Pros

I have been using Xodo for almost two years, and I am pleased with this experience. This software helps me Basically in reading and writing notes about the books and the research that I read. I like the user interface for Xodo from my phone and my laptop. Also, I like many features such as highlighting, writing notes, whiteboard, and adding annotations.

Cons

Xodo is not easy to use from the first time, you just need to practice a little bit, but after a while it is Irreplaceable. Also, I have some problems with documents in the Arabic language

Switched from

[PDF Reader Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/182363/PDF-Reader-Pro/)

Xodo has many features that are not existing in PDF Reader

Review Source

Edith R.  
owner  
Retail  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Better Alternative Than Windows GoodNotes For a Digital Planner Use"

January 24, 2024

5.0

Pros

It works with my digital planner, I can actually click on links and it goes to the page, and it loads up quickly

Cons

Not sure if adding or rearranging pages will break links, if that's an issue, I'd like to know if there's a workaround. For example, I want to add pages for stickers at the end, but i see that adding a sticker from another pdf works pretty well.

Switched from

[Goodnotes](https://www.capterra.com/p/233930/GoodNotes/)

GoodNotes was slow and sometimes didn't even load.

Review Source

JP

Jonathan P.  
Owner  
Security and Investigations  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Easy to use, quick to implement."

February 11, 2025

5.0

So far, it has been a good experience. It works, easy to make documents, easy to send them off for signing.

Pros

Easy to use, easy to implement. From sign up to first document being capable of being sent was less than 5 minutes.

Cons

There is nothing really I can say I don't like

Review Source

JE

Jesse E.  
Owner  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Xodo Review "

October 29, 2024

5.0

Pros

I love how many options it offers for editing documents/images

Cons

It took me some time to figure out how to use it

Review Source

Allen A.  
English Teacher  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "A great free ware a with tons of alternatives "

September 16, 2021

3.0

Xodo is nothing but a lifesaver on your Windows PC with tons of useful tools, The cloud and saving options always help you to have your unfinished projects done even after restarting your device . It's simple and secure and editing tools are handy. however, it could get buggy from time to time but It's a lovely pdf editor that you can have in your windows.

Pros

XODO is fast and secure. Always my number one choice when I need freeware for PDFs and editing them. The cloud is smart and UI is kind of smooth. The zoom in / out provides a great function for users to enjoy viewing the pdf files and for teachers like me, it's a great tool to use as my main whiteboard.

Cons

The software is buggy and when you want to edit text things get a bit uneasy to redo and reverse function. It's not very strong on text customization but It helps you handle simple tasks.

Review Source

NS

Nathalie S.  
Inside Sales  
Facilities Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great alternative to Adobe eSign and DocuSign"

April 8, 2024

5.0

I really like Xodo. It has helped me out of some tough jams for sure. At times when I needed to get a document to a client in a pinch, with no access to my work desk, I was able to get it done easily right from my phone. I highly recommend it.

Pros

I love that I can use Xodo on the go with the mobile app! I can actually sign, or even create a contract even on my lunch break!

Cons

It is not as intuitive as Adobe eSign, but it's not difficult to use either. It's still user-friendly enough for you to figure out quickly.

Review Source

SN

Sourav N.  
RMO  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best app for pdf reading"

January 24, 2023

4.0

Pros

Xodo PDF Reader is a feature-rich app that offers a wide range of tools for viewing, annotating, and editing PDFs. This app is very easy to use.

Cons

I have experienced technical issues or bugs while using the software.

Review Source

MF

Muhammad F.  
Sales manager  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Great PDF and other formats reader "

November 6, 2023

4.0

Overall experience with xodo is unique...

Pros

Easy to use.. mostly feature are free.. customer support service are good..

Cons

Some feature are paid so need to free of cost all features...

Review Source

GW

Gerald W.  
President  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Free PDF dowload with quite a few features"

August 30, 2022

4.0

Aside from a PDF reader I generally use simple PDF functions like merge, rotate and Xodo does these. I did once try to get a question answered from customer support and didn't get a response. I don't know if that's a usual problem but it was off-putting.

Pros

I use the free downloadable version of Xodo. What I like about it is that it can be downloaded, so it's always available on my computer. It is a reader and editor with quite a few functions. I originally downloaded it looking for a free PDF editor that could perform functions like rotate and merge PDF documents and it performed well. Many of these same functions can be found for free online, but it's nice to have them all in one place. It can be downloaded and saved on your computer, which is nice, making it always available. There is a paid version with more functions, but the free one works well for a simple user.

Cons

I found the interface somewhat confusing, looking for specific functions. This is partly due to the fact that I don't use it that often, and may forget how to find a function. The interface could be simpler. I don't think the program is as complete as the big ones like Adobe, though Xodo has a paid pro version. But then if you don't need all the functions of the big programs, Xodo will do well.

Review Source

CC

Carole C.  
Records/Office Manager  
Law Practice  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Love it!"

September 29, 2020

5.0

It works great for my use as a musician working with my music, as well as with my work documents I may need to bring up on my tablet.

Pros

I downloaded this for my tablet to use personally (but still use it professionally if I need to access a document for work on the tablet). I got this because I needed a good PDF reader to work with my foot pedal to turn pages. I am a musician and have loaded music in PDF format. It works great with a page turner foot pedal and it is very nice to use. Plus, all of my recent documents are right there to switch from one piece to the other.

Cons

I haven't really found anything I don't like about this software! I tried several similar types of software, nothing worked as well as Xodo.

Review Source

CU

Charles U.  
Director  
Construction  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy to use"

October 31, 2023

5.0

I like it

Pros

Has full set of features that I use to mark up documents. It is very rich in features and has everything I need to mark up drawings, text documents and site plans.

Cons

Not sure if it has off-line capabilities that would make it easier for me from desktop. Getting in and out is sometimes an annoyance if there are internet connectivity issues.

Review Source

MD

Manali D.  
Tutor  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "User friendly software"

July 8, 2021

5.0

Overall experience is very much positive about the software. Based on my experience it has helped me a lot to increase productivity.

Pros

The software is truly a user friendly. As a tutor it is very useful to compile all my data into one file. Also PDF editing tools helps me to do my work faster.Dark mode facility is like a cherry on a cake.

Cons

As a frequent user, I did not find any problem with the software as I have tried much other similar software.

Review Source

SA

Sheryl A.  
MD  
Education Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Simply the best PDF converter "

September 19, 2023

5.0

Excellent

Pros

The PDF converter. It is simple and effective.

Cons

The debits every month. It should offer a discount for a upfront payment

Switched from

[Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.com/p/251329/Adobe-Acrobat-DC/)

It was too expensive

Review Source

MJ

Marcel J.  
Konstrukteur  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Umständliche Bedienung gegenüber Alternativprodukten"

November 23, 2023

2.0

Pros

Freihandschreiben und Textfelder auf Folien bzw PDF

Cons

Umständliches Menü. Bis man zur entsprechenden Funktion gelangt ist es langwierig

Review Source

LG

Lina G.  
office manager  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great usage"

January 25, 2024

5.0

Pros

I find Xodo very useful, I am able to easily convert or split PDFs.

Cons

for right now I have not found anything bad about Xodo

Review Source

YB

Yevstakhii B.  
Teacher  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "My expirience of use Xodo"

May 24, 2023

4.0

Here are some aspects that I have highlighted as positive experiences:Intuitive and user-friendly interface: I appreciate Xodo's clean and intuitive interface, which makes it easy to navigate and interact with PDF documents. The straightforward design allows me to quickly access and modify PDF files without feeling overwhelmed.Annotation and markup capabilities: Xodo offers a wide range of annotation and markup tools, such as highlighting, underlining, adding comments, and drawing. I find these features helpful for reviewing and collaborating on documents, making notes, and emphasizing important information.Advanced editing features: Xodo provides advanced editing capabilities that allow me to modify PDF files. I can add, delete, and rearrange pages, as well as edit text and images within the document.But I like least user interface customization options, compatibility issues with certain PDF features and limited text editing capabilities

Pros

Annotation and markup tools: Xodo provides a range of annotation and markup tools, such as highlighting, underlining, adding comments, and drawing. I have found these tools helpful for reviewing and collaborating on documents, making notes, and emphasizing important information.Advanced editing capabilities: Xodo allows to edit PDF files, including features like adding, deleting, and rearranging pages, as well as modifying text and images. I have found these editing capabilities useful for making changes or corrections directly within the PDF document.Cloud integration and synchronization: Xodo offers integration with popular cloud storage services like Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive. I can easily access and sync my PDF files across multiple devices, ensuring that their documents are always up to date.

Cons

Limited text editing capabilities: While Xodo offers basic text editing features, I have found the text editing functionality to be limited compared to more advanced PDF editing software. I had difficulties in manipulating complex layouts or making precise text adjustments.Compatibility issues with certain PDF features: Xodo's compatibility with certain advanced PDF features, such as interactive forms or specific document elements, may vary. I had occasionally issues with certain PDF files not displaying or functioning correctly in Xodo.User interface customization options: Xodo's user interface customization options are relatively limited compared to some other PDF readers and editors. I have expressed a desire for more flexibility in customizing the interface to suit my preferences and workflow.

Review Source

Edoardo G.  
consulente  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Da 3 anni il mio partner di lavoro!!!"

January 17, 2023

5.0

Nel complesso la mia esperienza è eccellente, non potrei lavorare senza.

Pros

La sua semplicità e potenza lo rende lo strumento perfetto per la mia attività. Occupandomi di sicurezza sul lavoro mi trovo a redigere documenti ( DVR ) molto lunghi ed elaborati, con XODO riesco a fare ''quello che voglio'', importo foto, cancello testi, scrivo, inserisco tabelle, ingrandisco, etc, insomma, ''non esiste una funzione che non esiste'' e della quale sento la mancanza :-)

Cons

1)la funzione testo, nel momento che per esempio inserisco un testo, se poi devo inserirne un altro subito sotto, nel momento che si clicca per posizionare la casella, spesso riprende la casella sopra, e bisogna ridimensionarne gli spazi. Sarebbe carino se una volta confermato il testo, la sua casella di contenimento si ''auto ridimensionasse '' nella maniera piu possibile vicino al testo stesso, altrimenti, se devi mettere tanti testi uno sotto l'altro in caselle diverse tanto vicine crea rallentamenti...ma questo è piu che trascurabile. 2) se copio una casella testo e la incollo, spesso, ma non sempre, ne incolla 2, una dove avevi posizionato il cursore con il click, una a caso nella pagina . non ho mai capito come evitarlo o aggirarlo 3) se creo un testo in rosso, e vado poi a modificarlo, me lo cambia in nero, devo poi riselezionare e cambiare colore

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Tutor  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Xodo - a complete pdf reader."

August 21, 2022

4.0

Overall, I would recommend to the users to use it in conjunction with other PDF readers, and that to the app's developer tp keep it updating on a regular basis. This PDF reader has a lot of room for improvement and huge potential to grow.

Pros

Xodo is currently one of the best PDF reader available in the software market. It takes up less space while being highly effective and feature-rich software. It allows us to directly convert any document to PDF, whether it's a word document, or an excel spreadsheet, or even an image. It allows us to edit and annotate text throughout the document. It works flawlessly on a smartphone or tablet. It can also be used to resize the document. Even after hours of reading, it does not cause any strain on the eyes. Xodo provides a plethora of creative editing options for PDF documents.It has multiple window options. It is capable of converting our devices into book readers.

Cons

It lags a lot when used on a computer. It has a read mode that does not function properly.

Review Source

HA

Hasan A.  
QC Chemist  
Pharmaceuticals  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "xodo Review "

May 5, 2023

4.0

It was a fun experience and I still use

Pros

Ease of use, search, filter, cloud upload and file conversion to and from pdf

Cons

The worst thing in the program is that it does not fully support the Word and Excel files

Review Source

SN

Sudarsan N.  
Assistant Professor  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Annotate with ease"

October 1, 2021

4.0

Overall, Xodo is my preferred software for teaching and research discussions while screen-sharing and annotating on exisiting PDFs.

Pros

Xodo has a simple yet appealing layout for opening multiple PDF files for annotation. I can easily switch between different papers, for example, hand-annotate them and share them with my students and colleagues. For online teaching purposes, the clutter-free interface of Xodo works perfectly when I share my screen.

Cons

A couple of features that I found a bit restrictive on Xodo are (1) navigating to a specific page on a PDF file; it would be easy to just click/type the page number at a suitably positioned input box to jump to it instead of the small input box that Xodo has for this purpose. Also, it would be nice to have multiple buttons for pre-custom settings that I could choose immediately for specific annotation purpose; for example, a thick, red ink for writing down important points.

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