PDF documents are very commonly used in our world today. Most every document, contract, benefit form, etc., goes out and is returned in this form. The reason behind this is that PDFs are compatible across multiple platforms (it stands for “portable document format”), add document security, and are essentially “read-only.” The read-only nature of PDFs can be problematic, however, if you need to edit them.
Adobe Acrobat Pro is the industry standard for creation, editing, reviewing, and security of PDFs. Due to Adobe’s industry standard crown, it is also the most expensive ($179 + tax, per license). A client recently asked me about some alternatives, as her firm wanted to save some money. I have listed some alternatives to Adobe below. I have highlighted the top two and placed some honorable mentions along with their costs.
Nitro Pro 12: $159 + tax, per license
Nitro is cloud-based, which allows you to edit and secure documents from your web browser rather than a desktop program. This means you can work on PDFs from any machine and would only need one license for your desktop, laptop, or surface.
PDF Architect: $69 + tax, per license
This PDF editor allows you to buy tools for what you need rather than lump them in. The base license is $69, but if you add all the tools, it still totals at only $109. That will save you $50-$70.
Honorable Mentions:
Foxit PhantomPDF Business 9: $159 + tax, per license
Qoppa PDFStudio Pro 2018: $129 + tax, per license
iSkySoft PDF Editor 6 Professional: $100 + tax, per license
PDF Complete Office Edition 4.2: $59.95 + tax, per license
Happy editing!
Tony Coughlin
With multiple years of experience in customer service across many industries, Tony brings his upbeat and positive attitude to the Network 1 team. He is committed to delivering the right solutions and services for clients and business partners.
tcoughlin@network1consulting.com or 404.997.7655
Network 1 Consulting is a 20-year-old IT Support company in Atlanta, GA. We become – or augment – the IT department for law firms and medical practices. Our IT experts can fix computers – but what our clients value most are the industry-specific best practices we bring to their firms. This is especially important with technology, along with regulations and cyber threats, changing so rapidly. We take a proactive approach to helping our clients use technology to gain and keep their competitive advantage.
