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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AAcrobat 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

    Kami

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AKami is a document annotation tool that enables students stay engaged, and that helps teachers to save time with streamlined instruction and assessment. It includes tools to make PDFs and digital resources more engaging for everyone.

    $10

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderKami
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Workplace Plan - Pro Plan
    $10
    per month per user
    Workplace Plan - Work Plan
    $20
    per month per user
    Teacher Plan
    $99
    per year per user
    School or District Plan
    Custom
    per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderKami
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Discount for annual pricing on workplace plans.
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    Community Pulse
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderKami
    Considered Both Products
    Adobe
    No answer on this topic
    Kami
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    95%
    Would buy again
    69 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    65 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    71 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    44 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    47 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderKami
    PDF Editors
    Comparison of PDF Editors features of Adobe Acrobat Reader and Kami
    Feature
    Adobe Acrobat Reader
    -
    Ratings
    Kami
    8.9
    1 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Edit Text and Images00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Merge or Split PDFs00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Add Annotations00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Text Recognition (OCR)00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Page Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Form Creation and Editing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Secure PDFs00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Convert to Different Formats00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Comment and Review Tools00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Undo and Redo Actions00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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    Foxit PDF Editor
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    Foxit PDF Editor
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Adobe Acrobat Reader
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Email to PDF for Outlook
    Score8.1 out of 10
    Adobe Acrobat Reader
    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderKami
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (74 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderKami
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    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
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    Kami
    When dealing with absent students, and giving them classroom material, Kami is great. I never make extra copies of worksheets anymore. If a student needs/wants a second one, they can get it digitally from me. Additionally, being able to track the feedback that I give to students is a real plus.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Adobe
    • It has all the tools that individuals need for reading/doing light editing of PDF files.
    • It is the most secure PDF reader on the market, and it tends to get patched with timely updates on a regular basis.
    • It usually works very well, as far as the software itself. It doesn't crash a lot, or is particularly an error prone software platform.
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    Kami
    • Kami does a great job at helping you reshape pdfs and share documents from different formats.
    • I like being able to give all of my students a copy of a document, and having Kami organize each student's work product in real-time.
    • I like being able to annotate directly on a student's work so that they can receive feedback in real-time.
    • I like being able to merge, cut, and edit documents quickly.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Adobe
    • Being able to add image "stamps" to a document is a little tricky as the stamp has to already be in PDF format (at least on Mac) to work. This mean you have to convert the image to PDF before you can use it as a stamp.
    • Being only able to save one signature and one set of initials is a bit of a pain but you can actually use stamps if you need different versions frequently used scribbles for various reasons. The stamp won't secure the document and prevent future changes the same way the signature would though.
    • All of the other features you might want to use are only included with Acrobat Pro but the options are all displayed in the Reader app. When clicked they will offer the free trial that leads to a paid subscription. This is more of an annoyance but you can't fault Adobe for trying to make a sale.
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    Kami
    • When I am multitasking on multiple screens, there are times when I am trying to scroll with my stylus and I end up writing on the document.
    • When Kami creates folders and organization, there seems to be almost too much redundancy. The same file seems to be in multiple places. I don't know if that is a Kami problem or a me problem, but I'll probably start trying to clean things up a little soon.
    • I think that the tool restriction for students method could be improved.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Adobe
    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
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    Kami
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Adobe
    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.
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    Kami
    There is a small learning curve with some of the annotation tools. There is also a learning curve for embracing exactly what you can accomplish with Kami. However, with just a little practice, you can master just about all of the Kami features.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
    The application is pretty much "plug and play"
    Incentivized
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    Kami
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    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 decided to stick with [Adobe] Acrobat Reader DC because of the price (DocuSign is more expensive) and we felt we didn't need all of the bells and whistles for contract signature and consent.
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    Kami
    I like Miro better for teacher directed lessons, and group discussions. I like Nearpod more if I have to include a number of different interactive aspects to lessons. I find Google Slides and Adobe to be more clunky and less user friendly than Kami generally. However, if I want to just make a document better, or I want to give my students independent work, or if I want them to complete homework than Kami is my go-to tool
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    Return on Investment
    Adobe
    • It's available for free, so there is no excuse to not install
    • Contains features that you would normally have to pay for in competitor software, so it has a positive impact on ROI
    • Reduces the amount of printing
    • Decreases the amount of time spent on regulatory and governance documentation
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    Kami
    • My desk has about 10% of the paperwork sitting on it than it used to have.
    • I never have any arguments about whether a student turned something in or not.
    • A student doesn't have to physically see me for me to help them with work. I can write and they can see what I write.
    • Sharing documents with colleagues is now a breeze.
    Incentivized
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