Compare Foxit Document Workflow APIs vs. pdfRest

Foxit delivers a robust set of cloud-native APIs that enable organizations to automate and modernize document-driven workflows at scale. Built on flexible REST architecture, these APIs allow developers to seamlessly create, convert, extract, sign, and display documents within their own applications—improving efficiency while reducing manual processes. The Foxit PDF Services API handles large-scale PDF processing, including conversion, extraction, optimization, and redaction. The Document Generation API streamlines the production of personalized PDFs and DOCX files using dynamic templates and live business data. The Foxit eSign API integrates secure, legally binding eSignature workflows with audit tracking and compliance capabilities. The PDF Embed API provides customizable in-app document viewing with support for annotations, forms, and secure user access. Combined, Foxit APIs give enterprises a secure and scalable platform for digital document automation and workflow transformation.

pdfRest API Toolkit was made by developers, for developers. Rapidly integrate PDF workflows with your business applications, simply and seamlessly. pdfRest API Toolkit includes all the PDF processing tools you'll need, designed and developed by digital document experts with decades of experience to make your job easy: PDF to Word, PDF to Excel, PDF to PowerPoint, Add to PDF, Extract Text, Query PDF, Convert to PDF, PDF to Images, Convert to PDF/A, Convert to PDF/X, Compress PDF, Linearize PDF, Flatten Forms, Flatten Transparencies, Flatten Annotations, Flatten Layers, Merge PDFs, Split PDF, Encrypt PDF, Decrypt PDF, Restrict PDF, Watermark PDF, Import Form Data, Export Form Data, OCR PDF, Upload Files, Zip Files. Clear documentation with intuitive endpoints and parameters. Start with sample code in .NET, JavaScript, Python, PHP, and cURL for every endpoint. Gold-standard processing powered by Adobe® PDF Library™. Free to get started with no commitment. Affordable pricing for projects of all sizes. pdfRest was designed for developers, by developers to make working with PDFs as easy and intuitive as possible. Flexible APIs can be called from any language capable of making an API request. Send your first API call in