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    Able2Extract Professional

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AAble2Extract Professional, is a PDF converter, editor, and creator - a PDF suite that aims to cut down on time spent dealing with PDFs and increase PDF productivity in the office. Able2Extract lets users convert scanned (multi-language OCR included) and native PDFs to more than 10 formats, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Text, AutoCAD, HTML, CSV, and image formats. It also comes with batch PDF conversion and creation that let users manage multiple PDFs in seconds.…

    $34.95

    30-day full version single-user license.

    Tungsten Power PDF

    Score9.5 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Tungsten Power PDF (formerly Kofax) is a solution to manage PDFs for businesses and individuals available with a one-time purchase with no subscription fees. It has a built-in eSignature integration with SignDoc and DocuSign for a complete end-to-end document…

    $129

    one-time fee per license

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    Able2Extract ProfessionalTungsten Power PDF
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    Power PDF Standard
    $129
    one-time fee per license
    Power PDF for Mac
    $129
    one-time fee per license
    Power PDF Advanced
    $179
    one-time fee per license
    Power PDF Business
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Able2Extract ProfessionalTungsten Power PDF
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsLifetime license: $149.95 / 30-Day License: $34.95 / Volume licensing available: Contact usDesktop licenses are buy once, own forever. No subscription fees. Business server licenses are term-based or perpetual with optional maintenance & support contract. Volume and upgrade discounts available.
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    Considered Both Products
    Investintech.com Inc.
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    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    97%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    Able2Extract ProfessionalTungsten Power PDF
    PDF Editors
    Comparison of PDF Editors features of Able2Extract Professional and Tungsten Power PDF
    Feature
    Able2Extract Professional
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    Ratings
    Tungsten Power PDF
    7.8
    15 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Edit Text and Images00 Ratings7.614 Ratings
    Merge or Split PDFs00 Ratings8.815 Ratings
    Add Annotations00 Ratings7.814 Ratings
    Text Recognition (OCR)00 Ratings6.512 Ratings
    Page Management00 Ratings8.115 Ratings
    Form Creation and Editing00 Ratings6.511 Ratings
    Secure PDFs00 Ratings7.911 Ratings
    Convert to Different Formats00 Ratings8.314 Ratings
    Comment and Review Tools00 Ratings8.113 Ratings
    Undo and Redo Actions00 Ratings8.114 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Able2Extract ProfessionalTungsten Power PDF
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
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    8.7
    (587 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
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    10.0
    (111 ratings)
    Usability
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    9.8
    (46 ratings)
    Availability
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    9.1
    (13 ratings)
    Performance
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    9.1
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    Support Rating
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    9.5
    (428 ratings)
    In-Person Training
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    3.6
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
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    8.2
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    Implementation Rating
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    9.1
    (33 ratings)
    Configurability
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    9.1
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    Ease of integration
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    9.1
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    Product Scalability
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    9.1
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    Vendor post-sale
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    9.1
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    9.1
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    User Testimonials
    Able2Extract ProfessionalTungsten Power PDF
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Investintech.com Inc.
    Able2Extract is extremely helpful if you have a PDF with text that you want to manipulate. By converting it into another file format that is more conducive to text, you can correct spelling mistakes, copy paragraphs, and remove them or relocate them. Since I had to take spreadsheets and text from a PDF and insert them into a Word document, Able2Extract Professional was the exact tool I needed to avoid simply taking screenshots.
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    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    GREAT for combining documents into a single PDF. Great for working with a PDF. Not so great converting PDF to Word format. Would like to see more effort put into that development. Would like to see more effective testing of updates prior to pushing them out as well. Otherwise it is awesome.
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    Pros
    Investintech.com Inc.
    • Creates editable spreadsheets from Excel documents that have been scanned.
    • Allows certain segments of documents to be selected for editing.
    • Allows bulk conversion.
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    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    • Typewriter functionality is great, although can take some time to load. This allows you to fill in text wherever applicable without turning the rest of the pdf into editable text.
    • Fast load times
    • Has autogenerated text feature so anything in the pdf can become editable
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    Cons
    Investintech.com Inc.
    • GUI can always improve, even if it's currently good
    • Better how-to instructions to address initial learning curve
    • Functionality could be inserted into Adobe Acrobat Pro, potentially merging products
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    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    • I find that quickly editing text within a document or adding a line of text is clunky and can snowball into things popping out of place. I prefer to export text, and then work on it elsewhere.
    • Sometimes it seems that text recognition is trying too hard and throws me paper punches as "O"s and wrinkles as shapes, so I have to get rid of those artifacts.
    • The "Update Available" popup which is usually not an actual update announcement but rather an offer to sell me something is annoying.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Investintech.com Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    Tungsten Power PDF is easy to use, the staff all like it, and there are no issues with it on any level. It is a more cost-effective solution to our PDF needs than other products currently available on the market. This product works as intended and it fits our business needs perfectly.
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    Usability
    Investintech.com Inc.
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    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    It is fast and easy to get the hang of. It really didn't take a lot of effort to learn how to use this program and I appreciated that it was pretty "plug and play" and there wasn't a long learning curve.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Investintech.com Inc.
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    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    Other that a PDF partially disappearing if left up for a long period of time - no issues. (If you close it and reopen it, it is all there. We have some PDFs that are 400-600 pages long.)
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    Performance
    Investintech.com Inc.
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    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    Pages nearly always load at the expected rapid speed. Some documents that print quickly from Adobe Reader print much more slowly from Power PDF. I have never generated a report - that's a feature I didn't know existed until now and do not know what it's for
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    Support Rating
    Investintech.com Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    I have used it for 15 years and have only needed support once: a simple update that allowed me to use the software as intended. The support team was attentive and responsive, and I was on my way very quickly.
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    In-Person Training
    Investintech.com Inc.
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    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    I got an overview of the product from my predecessor who was about to retire from the job I now hold. He did not go into very many of the features and probably only knew about the ones he used most frequently.
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    Online Training
    Investintech.com Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    We watched the training videos and tested out the features and functionality side by side. Some features are not used on a regular basis is it is convenient to go back and review training on that particular functionality when needed.
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    Implementation Rating
    Investintech.com Inc.
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    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    Easy and quick, with no problems or support needed. Worked as intended right out of the box. E-signing was the only area that implementation was dificult and required support
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    Alternatives Considered
    Investintech.com Inc.
    None, except for conversions in Acrobat.
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    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    There is nothing to compare it to. Tungsten Power PDF is by far an easier and more efficient option. The one advantage of CutePDF is the functionality of overlay and underlay with headers and footers. The other functions in Tungsten Power PDF are much easier to use. Pricing is also an attractive option.
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    Scalability
    Investintech.com Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    Not really familiar since I'm the only person who uses it. But in the past it has been my understanding that Power PDF was offered only on a single-license basis, so it's been expensive for me to use it at home and at work because I had to pay for it on my own. In my current position management supports it so I at least only have to pay for it once.
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    Return on Investment
    Investintech.com Inc.
    • Able2Extract Professional allows me to compile annual reports without having to seek out creators of supplemental material and ask them to rerun their reports in a different file format
    • Our business objective of maintaining consistent branding is achievable through converting PDFs into file formats where we can alter text and swap out logos
    • Able2Extract Professional has the speed and ease of use we need to meet our reporting deadlines
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    Tungsten Automation (formerly Kofax)
    • Although it was expensive to get the program (just under $200), I found that it was nice that there was only that one time charge. If there were updating or annual fees, I think that would be a deal breaker. Thankfully there isn't, though!
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    ScreenShots

    Able2Extract Professional Screenshots

    Screenshot of the PDF conversion interface, that work with most popular formats and lets users extract all images from a PDF document in one click, extract PDF form data, and Batch convert hundreds of PDFs in one go.Screenshot of the Custom PDF to Excel feature, for the conversion of PDF tables to spreadsheet file formats. Users can manually designate columns and rows, preview results before conversion, or manage headers and footers.Screenshot of the PDF editing interface, used to modify or add text and graphics, redact content, merge and split documents, insert, delete, move, rotate, and resize PDF pages.Screenshot of the digital signature feature, secured with cryptographic certificates.Screenshot of the comparison of printable documents, that displays all differences in a handy side-by-side view.

    Tungsten Power PDF Screenshots

    Screenshot of the PDF Create Assistant, which can be used to create multiple PDFs at the same time from a variety of source formats. Create individual PDFs, or combine into one PDF package.Screenshot of PDF Profiles that can be created to apply commonly desired settings to new PDF documents created in Power PDF.Screenshot of the application's color, changed from purple to blue, light gray or dark gray.Screenshot of some lightweight document automation that can also be achieved with the Watched Folder and Sequence features.Screenshot of where packages can be signed with pre built templates using Kofax Sign Doc or other integrating e-signersScreenshot of PDFs that can be navigated with a thumbnail view