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, Foxit PDF Editor and Qoppa PDF Studio.

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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.

    141 PDF-XChange Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • 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, Lightweight and Privacy focusedNitro PDF is not according to our users
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    PDF24 Creator

     145 likes
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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.

    167 PDF24 Creator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Main window
     
  4. Adobe Acrobat DC icon

    Adobe Acrobat DC

     203 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.

    307 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    • 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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    Foxit PDF Editor

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

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    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.

    51 Foxit PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Foxit PDF Editor screenshot 1
     
  7. Qoppa PDF Studio icon

    Qoppa PDF Studio

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

    170 Qoppa PDF Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
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    Comments about Qoppa PDF Studio as an Alternative to Nitro PDF
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    it seems it has all features of Nitro. After my tests I will know more.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
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    It has an easy to use interface and the same functionality to edit PDF files as Nitro Pro.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Powerful alternative to Nitro and works across multiple platforms

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Qoppa PDF Studio icon

    • 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
    • Qoppa PDF Studio is LightweightNitro PDF is not according to our users
  8. PDF Expert icon

    PDF Expert

     37 likes
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    Read, annotate, and highlight PDFs, fill interactive forms with saved input, underline or strike through text, manage bookmarks, sync files from cloud services, and share documents. Compatible with Preview and Adobe Acrobat annotations, supporting extensive iOS features.

    127 PDF Expert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. KDAN PDF icon

    KDAN PDF

     185 likes
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    Comprehensive solution for editing, signing, form filling, OCR scanning, commenting, converting, and redacting PDFs, with AI-driven analysis and content extraction, data export to spreadsheets, text-to-speech, seamless use across desktop and mobile, and batch processing.

    260 KDAN PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Your All-in-One PDF Editor
     
  11. 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.

    60 Soda PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • Soda PDF is the most popular SaaS alternative to Nitro PDF .

    • Soda PDF is Paid and ProprietaryNitro PDF is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Soda PDF is Privacy focusedNitro PDF is not according to our users
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    PDF4QT

     8 likes
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    Open-source PDF viewer and editor using Qt framework, featuring hardware-accelerated rendering, encryption, multithreading, text-to-speech, annotation tools, form filling, high-res monitor support, document compression, audio book conversion, and signature validation.

    97 PDF4QT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  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.

    67 UPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Edit PDF
     
  14. Acrobat.com - Create PDF icon

    Acrobat.com - Create PDF

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    Acrobat.com is a set of online services — file sharing and storage, a PDF converter, an online word processor, and web conferencing — you can use to create and share documents, communicate in real time, and simplify working with others.

    95 Acrobat.com - Create PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
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