PDF-Tools AlternativesPDF Editors and other similar apps like PDF-Tools

PDF-Tools is described as 'Allowing both the creation (from Image file formats, Image Scanners/Web CAMS and text files etc) and manipulation of Adobe compatible PDF files, PDF-Tools is an ideal tool to compliment your existing PDF creation application or as a stand alone tool in its own right!' and is a PDF Editor in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PDF-Tools for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best PDF-Tools alternative is Adobe Acrobat DC. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Master PDF Editor or KDAN PDF. Other great apps like PDF-Tools are Nitro PDF , PDF Expert, Foxit PDF Editor and PDF4QT.

More about PDF-Tools
Copy a direct link to this comment to your clipboard
PDF-Tools alternatives page was last updated

Alternatives list

  1. Adobe Acrobat DC icon

    Adobe Acrobat DC

     203 likes

    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.

    315 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Adobe Acrobat DC screenshot 1
     

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to PDF-Tools.

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

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is Paid and ProprietaryPDF-Tools is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Master PDF Editor icon

    Master PDF Editor

     71 likes

    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...

    132 Master PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Master PDF Editor screenshot 1
     

    • Master PDF Editor is the most popular Linux alternative to PDF-Tools.

    • Master PDF Editor is the most popular free alternative to PDF-Tools.

    • Master PDF Editor is Freemium and ProprietaryPDF-Tools is Paid and Proprietary
  4. KDAN PDF icon

    KDAN PDF

     185 likes

    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.

    261 KDAN PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • KDAN PDF is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to PDF-Tools.

    • KDAN PDF is Freemium and ProprietaryPDF-Tools is Paid and Proprietary
    • KDAN PDF is Privacy focused and LightweightPDF-Tools is not according to our users
  5. Ad
    Screenshot
    Foxit PDF Editor icon
    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.

    https://www.foxit.com
    Learn More
  6. Nitro PDF icon

    Nitro PDF

     71 likes

    Nitro offers comprehensive PDF solutions for editing, creating, and converting, alongside OCR and e-signature tools. Supports Mac, Windows, and iOS, providing a user-friendly interface with industry-standard security features. Ideal as an Adobe Acrobat alternative.

    167 Nitro PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Nitro PDF screenshot 1
     
  7. PDF Expert icon

    PDF Expert

     37 likes

    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.

    129 PDF Expert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    PDF Expert screenshot 1
    Promotion 😀

    Get a 20% discount on PDF Expert with AlternativeTo, use code START

     
  8. Foxit PDF Editor icon

    Foxit PDF Editor

     6 likes

    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
     
  10. PDF4QT icon

    PDF4QT

     8 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    PDF4QT screenshot 1
     

    • PDF4QT is the most popular Open Source alternative to PDF-Tools.

    • PDF4QT is Free and Open SourcePDF-Tools is Paid and Proprietary
    • PDF4QT is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPDF-Tools is not according to our users
  11. PDFTrackr icon

    PDFTrackr

     1 like

    Track who reads your PDFs with real-time analytics. See page views, time spent, and geographic data. Capture emails, set passwords, and control access. 500MB free storage, no credit card required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    PDFTrackr screenshot 1
     

    • PDFTrackr is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to PDF-Tools.

    • PDFTrackr is Freemium and Open SourcePDF-Tools is Paid and Proprietary
  12. UPDF icon

    UPDF

     4 likes

    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.

    69 UPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Edit PDF
     
  14. LightPDF icon

    LightPDF

     23 likes

    Cloud PDF toolkit provides over 20 tools for editing, conversion, OCR, merge, split, annotation, batch processing, and signatures, with free online access, cross-platform usability, no watermarks, no size limits, and options for mobile and desktop integration.

    170 LightPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Mac
    LightPDF screenshot 1
     
12 of 40 PDF-Tools alternatives