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Adobe Acrobat Reader

Adobe Acrobat Reader

257 Reviews and Ratings

pdfFiller

pdfFiller

89 Reviews and Ratings

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Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
Adobe Acrobat Reader	Score 8.6 out of 10	N/A	Acrobat Reader is a PDF viewer and converter, available as a free download from Adobe. Users can view, sign, collaborate on and annotate PDF files, or edit and convert PDFs into file formats like Excel and Word.	N/A
pdfFiller	Score 9.0 out of 10	N/A	pdfFiller is a cloud-based platform with a comprehensive digital toolkit used to handle PDFs, and to edit, sign, store, manage, and collaborate on documents. Documents are stored in the cloud and can be accessed anytime, anywhere, without worrying about losing data.	$8 per month (annual commitment) per user (minimum 20 users)

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Basic for Enterprise: $8
per month (annual commitment) per user (minimum 20 users)
Premium for Enterprise: $10
per month (annual commitment) per user (minimum 10 users)
Basic: $20
per month single user
Plus: $30
per month single user
Premium: $40
per month single user

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Adobe Acrobat Reader	pdfFiller
Free Trial
No	Yes
Free/Freemium Version
No	No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

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No setup fee

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Up to a 70% discount on individual plans for annual billing.

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	Adobe Acrobat Reader	pdfFiller
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Adobe [Acrobat Reader DC] is easier to use and has a modern style [for] the visual eye. Incentivized Helpful? Katie McKinlay Manager of Talent Acquisition Chose Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is easier to use, more accessible, and has a stronger functionality than my experience with DocuSign. It's more intuitive for our recipients of the documents. Incentivized Helpful? AL Anatoly Lubarsky Founder and lead developer Chose Adobe Acrobat Reader I use mobi format for reading on Amazon devices. Mobi is better on mobile than Adobe Acrobat but Adobe is better on PC and Mac computers. Incentivized Helpful? JM Jeff Montgomery CTO Chose Adobe Acrobat Reader We have reviewed DocuSign in comparison to [Adobe] Acrobat Reader [DC's] e-sign capabilities. We found that DocuSign has more robust options when creating contracts and consent capabilities. DocuSign's online UI is much more suited to this type of task as well. However, we … Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Anonymous Chose Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is the best PDF writer hands down. It is much better in terms of being able to quickly read/do very light editing of PDF's. It tends to do better at conversion of PDF's too, and it's tools within the program tend to be easier to use and more familiar … Incentivized Helpful? Dr Gardiner Jones Engineer, IT Operations Chose Adobe Acrobat Reader I do a lot of work on a second job where I need to create and use forms in PDF format that contain a lot of JavaScript in the backend to make calculations based on values entered into form fields. If I am working on a PC or a MAC computer, these all work great for JavaScript … Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Anonymous Chose Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Reader DC feels like the complete package. I actually have the Pro version which gives me even more options, but the reader is very impressive as well. The main benefit is the user interface. It's extremely easy to use at all ages and within cross functional teams. Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Anonymous Chose Adobe Acrobat Reader We have not evaluated other products, as we are primarily an organization that uses Adobe products. Incentivized Helpful? Matt LeMaire, B.A., M.A. VP, People & Operations Chose Adobe Acrobat Reader One of the main appeals of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is that it is part of the Adobe suite of products and works well with all of their other products. Additionally, the support is second to none and given the large backing of Adobe, we can rest assured that the application will … Incentivized Helpful? LH Lourie Holl Digital Marketing Manager Chose Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader [DC] works well with all the other applications in the Adobe Suite but does not replace Adobe Acrobat Pro, which allows detailed editing of PDF documents. Because it's free, it can be installed company-wide and ensures everyone in the organization can read … Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Anonymous Chose Adobe Acrobat Reader Adobe Acrobat Reader DC offers so many more features in the free version than its competitors and is way easier to use. Incentivized Helpful? AF Andrew Folts YouTuber Chose Adobe Acrobat Reader The Apple Preview app is simplistic and convenient for viewing PDFs, but it lacks the advanced features of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, such as document signing, customizable exporting of individual frames, and document protection. I also chose Acrobat because it comes with my … Incentivized Helpful? Verified User Anonymous Chose Adobe Acrobat Reader I have tried many alternatives and while many of them are definitely useable, I ultimately decided that Adobe Reader DC created the PDF file format and they understand best how to make the format work. 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User Ratings
	Adobe Acrobat Reader	pdfFiller
Likelihood to Recommend	9.2 (0 ratings)	9.1 (0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew	7.2 (0 ratings)	9.1 (0 ratings)
Usability	9.0 (0 ratings)	9.1 (0 ratings)
Support Rating	- (0 ratings)	9.1 (0 ratings)
Implementation Rating	10.0 (0 ratings)	9.1 (0 ratings)

User Testimonials
	Adobe Acrobat Reader	pdfFiller
Likelihood to Recommend	After creating a document, converting it into Adobe Acrobat Reader is usually very easy for storage in my computer, sending/sharing via emails, etc. This also saves a significant amount of unnecessary printing and paper waste, which is great for reducing waste. I don't have to worry about not having the right software/app to view, edit, and share with anyone. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	Honestly, everyone should know about PDF filler. But then again, its my little secret, lol. I love the fact that I can make edits to PDF seamlessly and professionally. I also love the fact that the documents i need to fill out, sign and return look great. Not like i printed them and then tried to use a phone scanner to send them back. PDF filler is what allows me to travel without a printer Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Pros	Edit PDFs. One of the biggest challenges faced in document heavy workflows is editing a PDF. Adobe Reader DC does a fantastic job of allowing you to edit pdfs on the fly without having to go back to the original form and reconverting it. Sign PDFs. I spend a lot of time signing contracts and approval forms. Adobe Reader DC allows me to do that quickly without having to use my mouse or another third party platform. I can do all I need right in the Adobe Reader DC workflow. Merge PDFs. I find quite often that I need to put two or more documents together in one form. I can do that with just a few clicks in the Adobe Reader DC merge workflow. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	Its user interface makes it a very easy-to-operate app. Without having adequate technical knowledge any user can operate it easily. It works very fine on adding text on any part of a PDF document and It also allows users to delete pre written text from a pdf file. It can also convert PDF files in other office formats with good quality. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Cons	Accurately exporting all fields correctly (including UI design) of a PDF into various formats. There tend to be quirks with some exports. Choosing the right encryption type. This can get a little tricky. Getting picky with Acrobat custom fields when you're trying to do something out-of-the-box (during PDF creation). JM Jeff Montgomery CTO Read full review	Manually resending the document was a feature that seems to have been taken away. Templates for Send To Sign letters. I basically have to type the same information over and over again each time. I was hoping that it would save it but it doesn't seem to have that function Signer cannot save the document once it has been signed. I have to make sure that there is a note within the email that states that I will send them a copy. Wish it had a way to send me a copy of the email I sent. Incentivized Joanne Grams Client Relations Manager Read full review
Likelihood to Renew	To be honest, I do not have any say in the renewal of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. It is managed at an enterprise level, and the decision to renew or not renew is handled well above my pay grade as an external consultant. Incentivized Dr Gardiner Jones Engineer, IT Operations Read full review	I will always be a faithful PDFfiller customer. The product has saved me a lot of time over the years and I find a great deal of value in the platform. If I move on to another company someday, PDFfiller will be going with me wherever I go. Incentivized PP Philip Petrini Director of Strategic Accounts Read full review
Usability	Again, Adobe Creative Suite is widely used and backed by an industry leader, making the experience very familiar and common for anyone who has used a PDF and wants more features to interact with it. It also makes copy text a lot easier than just previewing the file. Daniel Berry Copywriter Read full review	I don't fully understand all the features and I could probably be using it better, especially the templates. The organisation of exisiting files could be better (ie similar to folders on a pc/laptop). I haven't really invested much time into exploring it further than filling out forms; There possibly is an organisation solution I haven't discovered yet Incentivized KM Karla Marchant Administrative Coordinator Read full review
Support Rating	No answers on this topic	If you need help, you can easily search for it and find online tutorials that walk you through how to do specific things step by step. You do not have to read a 20 page manual or sit for a 10 hour training session, it is refreshing that you can take it at your own pace and learn things as you need to Incentivized HD Holly Dalton Administrative Coordinator Read full review
Implementation Rating	The application is pretty much "plug and play" Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	When I was hired on by my current company I was already a paying customer, so I just brought it with me. Once I showed our President/Founder how simple it was to use for our contracts, agreements, and NDAs, it has been a staple in our company ever since. That was almost 3 years ago. We've closed quicker because of the speed at which we can turn signed docs around. Incentivized PP Philip Petrini Director of Strategic Accounts Read full review
Alternatives Considered	The Word app included with Office 365 offers similar collaboration functionality when compared to Adobe reader but with the option to fully change the original document while reviewing. This is both an advantage and disadvantage when compared with the Adobe reader app. Documents left in the Microsoft Word format also have a tendency to appear different depending on screen size and device used and this can be frustrating for some users. Basically, if you need what you have created and formatted to stay put and to appear as you intended and be printed as you intended if needed, use the Adobe PDF format. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	There are SO many options for this category. What I will say is that I am not always in control nor am I always able to suggest going PDF. People have their rhymes and reasons foro why they use what they do. My next most frequently used option is DocuSign, which by all means is a top performer as well. The ease and universal comfort of PDF Filler resonate on a higher level of subconscious use globally so it becomes second nature like using text messages to video conferencing Incentivized JEFF KAISER Actor Read full review
Return on Investment	It has had positive impact in that it has save considerable costs vs. investing in cloud-based/subscription based software. In terms of security, it also has had a positive impact, in that it doesn't really require IT staff to take the time to patch the software or work on issues with the software. It has also had a positive impact in that it has not required formal training for users to be able to use the software. Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review	Achieved significant ROI immediately, by freeing up our sales staff to actually sell (show properties, prospect new clients, list new houses), rather than spending time printing/scanning/manually completing forms, documents, and legal agreements. Huge quality of life improvement immediately felt by our entire team that uses the application Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
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