Open Source PDF Signer Alternatives

The best open source alternative to PDF Signer is LibreOffice - Writer. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to PDF Signer and seven of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to PDF Signer are PDFedit, LibreSign, JSignPdf and FormulatePro.

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  1. An open-source word processor offering rich formatting and style options across multiple platforms. Versatile enough to handle both simple memos and complex book publishing, it supports a wide range of document formats and Microsoft Word compatibility, enhancing productivity through templates and layouts.

    90 LibreOffice - Writer alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • ReactOS
     
  2. PDFedit icon
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    Free (and open source) editor for manipulating PDF documents. GUI version + commandline interface. Scripting is used to a great extent in editor and almost anything can be scripted, it is possible to create own scripts or plugins.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. LibreSign icon
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    LibreSign is a web application for electronic signatures (e-Sign) that offer the possibility of signing documents online with security and agility.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Nextcloud
    • JavaScript
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • PHP
     
  4. JSignPdf icon
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    JSignPdf is a Java application which adds digital signatures to PDF documents. It can be used as a standalone application or as an Add-On in OpenOffice.org. The application uses the jsignpdf-itxt library for PDF manipulations (based on iText library in version 2.1.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • LibreOffice
    • Apache OpenOffice
     
  5. PortableSigner is a signing (with X.509 certificates) program for PDF files. It's platform independent and runs (tested) under Windows (2000, XP, ...), Linux, and macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. OpenSignature is an open source project for the digital signature of documents. It works with all cards supported by OpenSC and focuses on adding support for cards from accredited Italian CAs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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