Nitro PDF Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to Nitro PDF for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is PDFsam, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Nitro PDF and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Nitro PDF are Adobe Acrobat DC, Master PDF Editor, Sejda and Foxit PDF Editor.

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Nitro PDF alternatives are mainly PDF Editors, but if you're looking for PDF Readers or Document Scanners you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Free, Open Source, Windows + Free, Android and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Nitro PDF .
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  1. PDFsam icon

    PDFsam

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    Free and open source desktop application to split, merge, extract pages, rotate and mix PDF files.

    144 PDFsam alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    Comments about PDFsam as an Alternative to Nitro PDF
    Cristiano Canguçu
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    Not a complete PDF editing suite like Nitro PDF

    Guest
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    It lacks a lot of functionalities and is definitely not as user friendly.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    -3

    it doesn't work at all, seems useless app.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think PDFsam is a great Nitro PDF alternative, some don't.

    • PDFsam is the most popular Mac & Linux alternative to Nitro PDF .

    • PDFsam is the most popular Open Source alternative to Nitro PDF .

    • PDFsam is Freemium and Open SourceNitro PDF is Paid and Proprietary
    • PDFsam is LightweightNitro PDF is not according to our users
  2. Adobe Acrobat DC icon

    Adobe Acrobat DC

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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

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    • 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
  4. Master PDF Editor icon

    Master PDF Editor

     71 likes
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    Master PDF Editor is complete solution for editing PDF and XPS files. You can insert, edit, remove, copy, add images or graphics. Export, import, remove and change page layouts. Also Master PDF Editor provides full functionality for changing PDF information, including author...

    131 Master PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    PDF Expert

    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 annot...

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    Sejda

     35 likes
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    Sejda helps with your PDF tasks: edit existing text, split, merge, extract, compress, export to other formats and more.

    130 Sejda alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  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.

    51 Foxit PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. Qoppa PDF Studio icon

    Qoppa PDF Studio

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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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
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    Guest
    Positive
    0

    it seems it has all features of Nitro. After my tests I will know more.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    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.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Powerful alternative to Nitro and works across multiple platforms

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
    • Qoppa PDF Studio is LightweightNitro PDF is not according to our users
  10. PDF Expert icon

    PDF Expert

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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

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. 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

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    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Your All-in-One PDF Editor
     
  12. 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

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Edit PDF
     
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    Skim

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    PDF viewer for macOS supports scientific papers, annotations, highlights, bookmarks, split view, exporting notes, AppleScript, multiple annotation types, bibliography integration, full-screen, search, and compatibility with various macOS versions.

    85 Skim alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    The PDF Window
     
  14. Kofax Power PDF icon

    Kofax Power PDF

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    Whether you’re an individual or a large enterprise, cutting costs and improving efficiency are imperative. Yet workflow challenges are often met with free software and tools that seemingly help you cut costs, but in actuality don’t meet your unique needs.

    28 Kofax Power PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    New blank document in PowerDPF Advanced
     
  15. PDF Automation Server icon

    PDF Automation Server

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    PDF Automation Server is a modular server product that provides a rich set of PDF processing functions for different environments.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Debian
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