Nitro PDF AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Readers

The best PDF Reader alternative to Nitro PDF is PDF-XChange Editor, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Nitro PDF and many of them are PDF Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting PDF Reader alternatives to Nitro PDF are PDF24 Creator, Adobe Acrobat DC, Qoppa PDF Studio and Foxit PDF Editor.

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Edit, create, convert PDFs with OCR, e-signature, annotation, on Mac, Windows, iOS. Offers industry-standard security and intuitive interface.

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Nitro PDF alternatives page was last updated Feb 21, 2025
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  1. PDF-XChange Editor icon

    PDF-XChange Editor

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    Feature-rich PDF editor offering direct content editing, ABBYY OCR, viewing, annotation, form filling, PDF merging, compression, and encryption. Operates efficiently offline, requiring no registration and no ads, while providing privacy-focused features and convenient portability.

    136 PDF-XChange Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    Version 10 (2024)

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  PDF OCR
    3.  Add/remove pages
    4.  Edit PDF
    5.  Portable
    6.  Split PDF files
    7.  Stamps
    8.  Create PDF files
    9.  OCR
    10.  Split and merge PDF files
    11.  No registration required
    12.  Dark Mode

    PDF-XChange Editor VS Nitro PDF

     

    • Some users think PDF-XChange Editor is a great Nitro PDF alternative, some don't.

    • PDF-XChange Editor is the most popular Windows alternative to Nitro PDF .

    • PDF-XChange Editor is Freemium and ProprietaryNitro PDF is Paid and Proprietary
    • PDF-XChange Editor is Customizable and LightweightNitro PDF is not according to our users
  2. PDF24 Creator icon

    PDF24 Creator

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    PDF24 Creator is free and feature-filled PDF creation, merging and conversion tool for Windows. Its unique feature among the free PDF printer tools is an editor, which allows to easily assemble, create and modify PDF files with Drag & Drop.

    144 PDF24 Creator alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Combine PDF
    2.  Convert PDF to image
    3.  PDF OCR
    4.  Print to PDF
    5.  Split and merge PDF files
    6.  Create PDF files
    7.  Add/remove pages
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  PDF compression
    10.  PDF annotation
    11.  Convert images to PDF
    12.  Split PDF files

    PDF24 Creator VS Nitro PDF

     
  4. Adobe Acrobat DC icon

    Adobe Acrobat DC

     202 likes
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    Manage documents effortlessly, edit PDFs, create them from other formats, and e-sign anywhere. Secure sharing and comparison tools ensure smooth workflows and data protection. New AI Assistant offers quick document insights. Perfect for desktop and web platforms.

    283 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Adobe Acrobat DC screenshot 1

    Top Adobe Acrobat DC Features

    1.  Edit PDF
    2.  PDF OCR
    3.  Text editing
    4.  Fill PDF Forms
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Sign PDF files
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Combine PDF
    10.  Split PDF files
    11.  PDF annotation
    12.  Split and merge PDF files

    Adobe Acrobat DC VS Nitro PDF

     

    • Some users think Adobe Acrobat DC is a great Nitro PDF alternative, some don't.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular commercial alternative to Nitro PDF .

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is Paid and ProprietaryNitro PDF is also Paid and Proprietary
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    PDF Expert

    PDF Expert lets you read and annotate PDF documents, highlight text, make notes and save these changes being compatible with Preview and Adobe Acrobat. Moreover, PDF Expert is the only iPhone application that can fill PDF forms!

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  6. Qoppa PDF Studio icon

    Qoppa PDF Studio

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    Create, Convert, Review and Edit PDF Documents on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

    174 Qoppa PDF Studio alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    Annotate

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Edit PDF
    2.  Sign PDF files
    3.  Scan to PDF
    4.  PDF Redaction
    5.  Convert PDF to Word document
    6.  Create PDF files
    7.  Fill PDF Forms
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Text to Speech
    10.  OCR
    11.  Spell Checking
    12.  Ad-free

    Qoppa PDF Studio VS Nitro PDF

     
    Comments about Qoppa PDF Studio as an Alternative to Nitro PDF
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    Positive •Jul 29, 2024
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    it seems it has all features of Nitro. After my tests I will know more.

    Guest
    Positive •Feb 2, 2020
    1

    It has an easy to use interface and the same functionality to edit PDF files as Nitro Pro.

    Guest
    Positive •Apr 7, 2020
    1

    Powerful alternative to Nitro and works across multiple platforms

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    • Most users think Qoppa PDF Studio is a great Nitro PDF alternative.

    • Qoppa PDF Studio is Paid and ProprietaryNitro PDF is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. Foxit PDF Editor icon

    Foxit PDF Editor

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    Comprehensive suite offering eSign, OCR, multi-platform editing, cloud integration, and robust security. Ideal for professional or personal use, facilitating collaboration while protecting content.

    46 Foxit PDF Editor alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Foxit PDF Editor screenshot 1

    Top Foxit PDF Editor Features

    1.  Split PDF files
    2.  Sign PDF files
    3.  Combine PDF
    4.  Built-in AI Assistant
    5.  PDF OCR
    6.  Convert PDF to Word document
    7.  Convert PDF to Excel document
    8.  Create PDF files
    9.  Convert PDF to HTML
    10.  PDF Redaction
    11.  Convert PDF to Text
    12.  Convert PDF to Powerpoint

    Foxit PDF Editor VS Nitro PDF

     
  8. PDF Expert icon

    PDF Expert

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    PDF Expert lets you read and annotate PDF documents, highlight text, make notes and save these changes being compatible with Preview and Adobe Acrobat. Moreover, PDF Expert is the only iPhone application that can fill PDF forms!

    109 PDF Expert alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    PDF Expert screenshot 1

    Top PDF Expert Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Edit PDF
    3.  Highlighter
    4.  PDF encryption
    5.  Full-Text Search
    6.  OCR
    7.  Combine PDF
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Fill PDF Forms
    11.  Split PDF files
    12. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration

    PDF Expert VS Nitro PDF

     
  10. KDAN PDF Reader icon

    KDAN PDF Reader

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    KDAN PDF Reader is tailored for a hybrid workplace, providing AI-driven PDF document services to enhance efficiency in cross-device document management and enable seamless workflows across mobile and desktop platforms.

    242 KDAN PDF Reader alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Your All-in-One PDF Editor

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Scan documents
    2.  Freehand Writing
    3.  Sign PDF files
    4.  Multiple languages
    5.  PDF compression
    6.  Combine PDF
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Split PDF files
    9.  Built-in viewer
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Text to Speech
    12.  Works Offline

    KDAN PDF Reader VS Nitro PDF

     
  11. Skim icon

    Skim

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    Skim is a PDF reader and note-taker for OS X. It is designed to help you read and annotate scientific papers in PDF, but is also great for viewing any PDF file.

    85 Skim alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    The PDF Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Clean design

    Features

    1.  PDF annotation
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Note extraction
    4.  Export annotations

    Skim VS Nitro PDF

     
  12. Soda PDF icon

    Soda PDF

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    Soda PDF was created with the user in mind. Smart, reliable, and accessible, our software is designed with a focus on giving you the most useful features in an easy-to-use package.

    57 Soda PDF alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Comment feature in Soda PDF Desktop

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Combine PDF
    2.  PDF compression
    3.  Fill PDF Forms
    4.  PDF annotation
    5.  Sign PDF files
    6.  Split PDF files
    7.  Spell Checking
    8.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    9.  PDF encryption
    10.  OCR
    11.  Full-Text Search
    12.  Text to Speech

    Soda PDF VS Nitro PDF

     
  13. UPDF icon

    UPDF

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    Edit, annotate, and convert PDFs with OCR capabilities, AI-assisted tools for summaries and translations. It supports file protection and offers 2GB of cloud storage for secure management.

    53 UPDF alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    free pdf editor

    Top UPDF Features

    1.  Combine PDF
    2.  Sign PDF files
    3.  PDF encryption
    4.  OCR
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Handwritten Notes
    7.  PDF annotation
    8.  Split PDF files
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Full-Text Search
    11.  AI-Translation
    12.  Built-in AI Assistant

    UPDF VS Nitro PDF

     
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