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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

    PDFLiner

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/APDFLiner is an online platform for working with PDF documents. Users can upload any PDF or Image and edit it in just a few seconds. With PDFLiner, the user can edit PDF files as well as sign them electronically and protect them with password and watermark if needed. It also has an extensive fillable Forms Library with many useful forms. Users can just find the one they need and fill it out.

    $10

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderPDFLiner
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Basic
    $14
    per month per user
    Pro
    $36
    per month per user
    Premium
    $50
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderPDFLiner
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderPDFLiner
    Considered Both Products
    Adobe
    No answer on this topic
    PDFLiner
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    95%
    Would buy again
    69 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    65 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    71 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    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
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    5 Answers
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    Adobe Acrobat ReaderPDFLiner
    Small Businesses
    Foxit PDF Editor
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Foxit PDF Editor
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Foxit PDF Editor
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Adobe Acrobat Reader
    Score8.8 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Email to PDF for Outlook
    Score8.1 out of 10
    Adobe Acrobat Reader
    Score8.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderPDFLiner
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.2
    (74 ratings)
    8.8
    (7 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderPDFLiner
    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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    PDFLiner
    It's possible to save money, time, and paper with PDFLiner. In addition to
    those in the legal and scientific sectors, this includes those in accounting,
    human resources, and education. PDFLiner makes it simple to save your most
    frequently used templates. Upload them whenever you need them, make any
    necessary edits, and email them straight away!
    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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    PDFLiner
    • Signing documents for myself and my employer has never been easier.
    • For me, the simplicity of not having to use sophisticated tools to customize forms for certain situations is appealing.
    • It's easy to use and doesn't necessitate a strong Internet connection to make use of this program.
    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.
    Incentivized
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    PDFLiner
    • There is no mobile app for PDFLiner which I think is a major drawback of this tool.
    • Though the tool is straightforward we find it complex when we need to search for a specific form in it.
    • Editing text is fine with this tool but I think there is a limitation of styling the text when editing any document.
    Incentivized
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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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    PDFLiner
    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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    PDFLiner
    Our department uses PDFLiner to modify PDF format contracts and other documents before sending them to our consumers for e-signing. Not only that, but this program allows access to the templates of over 30 million different sorts of writable agreements, saving us a lot of time and effort.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Adobe
    No answers on this topic
    PDFLiner
    We got all the features and prospects of the application from support team. They were helpful
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
    The application is pretty much "plug and play"
    Incentivized
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    PDFLiner
    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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    PDFLiner
    Everyone in my department uses PDFLiner. Everything we need
    to get the work done is included in this team strategy. Allows us to streamline
    our operations and ensure that everyone is using the same tools. If I had to
    make a choice, I would go with this over more "advanced" options.
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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    PDFLiner
    • Your PDFs can be changed quickly and easily. You have the option to include signatures and images, as well as to censor any information you don't want others to see.
    • By being able to digitally sign your paperwork on the go, you may significantly speed up the closing process.
    • Using PDFLiner is a great and simple way to work with PDF files.
    Incentivized
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