Compare Adobe Acrobat Reader and PDF Reader Pro 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$79.99 With One-Time Purchase
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Star Rating
(1,709)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe Acrobat ReaderPDF Reader Pro
Star Rating
(31)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$79.99 With One-Time Purchase
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Adobe Acrobat Reader excels in its ease of setup, scoring 9.2, which reviewers mention makes it a straightforward choice for users looking to get started quickly. In contrast, PDF Reader Pro has a lower score of 8.6 in this area, indicating a potentially steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that PDF Reader Pro shines in its editing capabilities, particularly with a high score of 9.5 for the Edit feature, while Adobe Acrobat Reader lags behind with a score of 7.7. Users say that the advanced editing tools in PDF Reader Pro allow for more comprehensive modifications to documents.
- G2 users highlight that PDF Reader Pro offers superior batch conversion functionality, scoring 9.2 compared to Adobe Acrobat Reader's 7.7. Users report that this feature is particularly beneficial for those who need to convert multiple files at once efficiently.
- Users on G2 note that Adobe Acrobat Reader has a slight edge in document management with a score of 8.5, while PDF Reader Pro's score in this area is not specified. Reviewers mention that the organizational tools in Adobe Acrobat Reader help keep files easily accessible and manageable.
- Reviewers mention that PDF Reader Pro's annotation features are highly rated at 9.8, making it a favorite among users who prioritize collaboration and feedback on documents. In comparison, Adobe Acrobat Reader's annotation score of 8.5 suggests it may not be as robust in this area.
- Users say that both products perform well across different operating systems, but PDF Reader Pro has a slight advantage on Mac with a score of 9.7, while Adobe Acrobat Reader scores 9.1. This could be a deciding factor for users who primarily work on Mac systems.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Acrobat Reader
No pricing availablePDF Reader Pro
PDF Reader Pro for Individual
$79.99
With One-Time Purchase
Ideal for personal use to create, annotate, edit, organize, convert, secure and sign PDFs. One-time purchase. Free Updates for new features.
- Annotate PDF
- Convert PDF
- Edit PDF text and images
Free Trial
Adobe Acrobat Reader
No trial information availablePDF Reader Pro
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
1,512
8.7
22
Ease of Use
9.1
1,519
8.9
22
Ease of Setup
9.2
180
8.3
12
Ease of Admin
8.8
152
9.5
7
Quality of Support
8.6
1,052
7.9
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
141
9.3
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
1,506
8.8
20
Features by Category
Format
9.0
619
8.8
8
8.1
552
8.5
8
7.7
451
8.6
7
Edit
7.7
570
9.0
8
8.5
562
8.7
9
8.8
526
7.4
9
Data
8.3
546
9.0
8
8.1
436
8.1
8
8.8
519
8.9
9
Operating System
9.3
69
Not enough data
9.1
45
8.6
7
8.7
36
Not enough data
Organization
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Editing
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
Operating System
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
7.5
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Acrobat Reader and PDF Reader Pro are categorized as File Reader
Unique Categories
Adobe Acrobat Reader has no unique categories
PDF Reader Pro is categorized as PDF Editor
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PDF Reader Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
6.9%
Higher Education
4.4%
Computer Software
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
3.7%
Education Management
3.5%
Other
77.1%
Information Technology and Services
30.0%
Higher Education
10.0%
Financial Services
10.0%
Insurance
6.7%
Accounting
6.7%
Other
36.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ashley B.
Verified User in Public Policy
The new features are really great for marking up documents and images and adding notes to PDFs. The new panel interface is a huge improvement over the prior version.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Candice L.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Hard to understand if you are new to the software.
PDF Reader Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It helps to edit,create and share documents.lt supports thumbnails mode to represent files . It improves the performance.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mate V.
Verified User in Legal Services
We tested PDF Reader Pro in an enterprise environment, and it did not work reliably. Several users reported that the PDFs generated by the software could not be opened in Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is a major issue for compatibility. I reached out to...
Ashley B.
Verified User in Public Policy
The new features are really great for marking up documents and images and adding notes to PDFs. The new panel interface is a huge improvement over the prior version.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It helps to edit,create and share documents.lt supports thumbnails mode to represent files . It improves the performance.
Candice L.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Hard to understand if you are new to the software.
Mate V.
Verified User in Legal Services
We tested PDF Reader Pro in an enterprise environment, and it did not work reliably. Several users reported that the PDFs generated by the software could not be opened in Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is a major issue for compatibility. I reached out to...
Alternatives
Discussions
Is there anyway to rotate within this software?
3 comments
DT
You can rotate all or selected pages in a document. You can only rotate in 90° increments. Open the PDF in Acrobat DC, and then choose View> Rotate View....Read more
is there any student package?
3 comments
NW
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html
This link should take you to the student/educational pricing for the subscription to the software. ...Read more
Can you make it more stable even if the network connection is unavailable?
2 comments
AD
Unless the document is saved in the Adobe Cloud that's probably why it doesn't let you open it. Try to save the document on the computer so it is not on a...Read more
What's the Difference between PDF Reader Pro Free and Edition?
1 comment
Official Response from PDF Reader Pro
I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that request.Read more
Is There an Education Offer Avaliable?
1 comment
Official Response from PDF Reader Pro
The text appears to be a URL, which typically does not contain translatable content in the traditional sense. It seems to be a link to a webpage on the PDF...Read more
Is There an OCR Function?
1 comment
Official Response from PDF Reader Pro
I'm sorry, but I can't assist with that request.Read more
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