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Fred

Verified reviewer

E-Learning, 51-200 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

3

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed August 2021

A great software with efficient features

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 .

Reasons for switching to Xodo

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

Anonymous

1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed May 2022

Xodo software review

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

Reasons for switching to Xodo

Xodo has many features that are not existing in PDF Reader

Nathalie

Facilities Services, 201-500 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed April 2024

Great alternative to Adobe eSign and DocuSign

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.

Yasmin

E-Learning, 1 employee

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

2

EASE OF USE

2

FUNCTIONALITY

2

Reviewed January 2024

Disappointed

PROS

Writing on PDF is very smooth. It's one of the best softwares to write on with a graphic tablet.

CONS

Very frequently, the programme doesn't open and I have to re-install. Also, changes are not saved when I work on iPad.

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Edith

Verified reviewer

Retail, 1 employee

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed January 2024

Better Alternative Than Windows GoodNotes For a Digital Planner Use

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.

Reasons for switching to Xodo

GoodNotes was slow and sometimes didn't even load.

Anonymous

1 employee

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed August 2022

Xodo - a complete pdf reader.

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.

Ramesh

Real Estate, 2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

3

VALUE FOR MONEY

3

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

2

FUNCTIONALITY

3

Reviewed October 2023

Integration

Speeding of the licensing process

PROS

Preparing a digital license for licensees

CONS

The comment box can be more visible and easy to access - all licensees have different situations hence the need to add comments

Reason for choosing Xodo

Since the intergration from the previous, Xodo is gradually making improvements - It would be most useful if Adobe Acrobat which I have also subscibed to is available on the same Xodo system

Reasons for switching to Xodo

Had no choice

Keith

Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1 employee

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

3

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed October 2023

PhD student & solo practitioner Use Case

I like the cross-platform utility. The Google app does not feel like an afterthought compared to the Apple app. The browser access is good on both Chrome & Safari.

PROS

The annotation features are excellent. I opted to use this app instead of Samsung Notes default pdf editor because it was more feature-rich. That said, the constant syncing with the cloud is a little annoying because its slow even on a brand new S9 Ultra & with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity on a 5GB internet connection modem.

CONS

The utilization of the online drive is a bit clumsy, and the inability to sort pdfs into folders limits the usefulness of the Xodo drive to basically a temporary hold & sort before organizing items in a different storage location.

Muhammad

Consumer Services, 11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed November 2023

Great PDF and other formats reader

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...

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Ibrahim

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed March 2023

good pdf mobile app

PROS

well, their mobile app for android is so useful and it support s-pen for Samsung devices and others

CONS

well, its desktop version is not good as many competitors when i use it i don't like it at all, has many limited features and a lot of missing tools

Yevstakhii

E-Learning, 51-200 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed May 2023

My expirience of use Xodo

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.

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Edoardo

Verified reviewer

Professional Training & Coaching, 1 employee

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed January 2023

Da 3 anni il mio partner di lavoro!!!

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

Sudarsan

Higher Education, 10,000+ employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed October 2021

Annotate with ease

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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valdo

Verified reviewer

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 1 employee

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

3

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed May 2021

I am sure that it is one of the best viewers and editors of pdf files.

However, with its pros and cons, Xodo is a very complete software, although some technical errors have to be polished, it is not something that bothers much. Also within all the pdf viewers / editors that there are, in my opinion it is the best, ou, besides that it IS FREE

PROS

The software is very user friendly. It's very easy to use. First you start by opening the program, you open a pdf file and you can view it. And if you want you can edit that file, from highlighting text, inserting it, deleting parts of the file, placing a signature, shapes, images. Anyway, it is a very good option if you want software to view and edit pdf files.

CONS

There is very little to complain about Xodo. When editing a pdf and adding text, some form or a signature, it is somewhat complicated to place it in the part of the pdf that I need. Another point is that the interface is somewhat simple, and it does not match the logo, I would change the visual design. I would also like a custom display mode, combining styles.

Ali

Higher Education, 10,000+ employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed June 2023

Some points

Xodo is widely regarded as a user-friendly PDF editor and viewer, offering a range of features and a smooth user experience. However, sometimes it fails to reload the tabs from cloud resources.

PROS

I appreciate Xodo's intuitive interface, powerful annotation tools for PDF documents, compatibility with could resources, and supporting s-pen.

CONS

Some common criticisms of Xodo include occasional performance issues, limited document editing features, and disappearing some of the tabs.

Gerald

Entertainment, 1 employee

Used monthly for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

3

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

2

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed August 2022

Free PDF dowload with quite a few features

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.

Carole

Law Practice, 2-10 employees

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed September 2020

Love it!

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.

Reasons for switching to Xodo

I tried several PDF readers and none of them worked well with the foot pedal. This one works great and I actually have recommended it to other musicians with similar needs.

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Douglas

Verified reviewer

Utilities, 5,001-10,000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed May 2021

Melhor editor de PDF

É a melhor opção de leitor e editor de PDF atualmente disponível, na modalidade grátis. Possui a grande maioria dos recursos necessários para quem trabalha com pdfs editáveis. Para utilização em tablets, foi o app que mais se adaptou, sem falhas e/ou perda de arquivos.

PROS

Praticidade e segurança na gravação dos arquivos

CONS

Novo layout ficou desagradável em relação ao mais antigo

Reasons for switching to Xodo

Estava perdendo dados que devam ser salvos em pdfs editáveis.

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Josemaria

Verified reviewer

Higher Education, 201-500 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed September 2020

Best PDF editor, writer, and viewer for my Samsung Note

Xodo leverages on the capabilities of a device like Samsung's Note smartphones. It's a solid app that makes editing, viewing, and annotative PDF better.

PROS

Xodo makes it easy to open, view, read, and annotated PDF files. Since I'm using a Samsung Note 10, I find that this particular app works really well with the S Pen. Just recently, it also introduced a new feature to open non-PDF files like .docx and it works quite well too. If you want to annotate these non-PDF files, Xodo will automatically convert them to PDF.

CONS

What I least like about the software is that it isn't as intuitive when it comes to switching between pens. Yes, you can choose the color of the pen you'd like to use for signing or annotating a document, but I wish you have all the tools available, without having to go the top-page navigation. This can make accessing the eraser or highlighter more convenient.

Reasons for switching to Xodo

I found Xodo easier to use.

Bhawana

Automotive, 1 employee

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

3

VALUE FOR MONEY

2

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

3

FUNCTIONALITY

2

Reviewed December 2022

Genuine feedback on Xodo app

Overall it is very useful for pdf reading, solving questions and saving your pdf makes it easier to use.

PROS

We can save the pdf on our device or on this application itself.We can use it as a notepad.We can draw, mark highlights to the pdf here.

CONS

I am unable to edit the pdfI am not able to add pictures to it.

Hasan

Pharmaceuticals, 51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

3

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed May 2023

xodo Review

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

Sourav

Hospital & Health Care, 201-500 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed January 2023

Best app for pdf reading

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.

Meg

Food & Beverages, 2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

3

EASE OF USE

3

FUNCTIONALITY

3

Reviewed November 2023

Xodo

PROS

Works well for very large pdf files. Renders high def well.

CONS

Slow, limited bookmark and highlight capacity. No way to backup or share to other devices.

Laika

Accounting, 51-200 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed September 2022

Must have software for document viewer and editor

PROS

Love the quality and features its provides. This is my on the go pdf viewer and I love it when editing my pdf because its super easy to use and we can also put our virtual signature with easiness

CONS

For me, there's no features that are difficult to handle or use. And I also think its already perfect.

Tieka

Information Technology and Services, 2-10 employees

Used weekly for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed July 2021

The Best Free PDF Reader

Awesome

PROS

This is the best PDF reader on the market of students and next generation readers. It gives so much functionality for free.

CONS

There are not cons with this software that I have found so far

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