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 Foxit PDF Editor, Nitro PDF , PDF Expert and PDF4QT.

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  1. Adobe Acrobat DC icon
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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.

    310 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
    • 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
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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...

    132 Master PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
    • 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
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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 is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to PDF-Tools.

    • Foxit PDF Editor is Paid and ProprietaryPDF-Tools is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Foxit PDF Editor is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPDF-Tools is not according to our users
  4. Nitro PDF  icon
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    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.

    168 Nitro PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. PDF Expert icon
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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.

    128 PDF Expert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. KDAN PDF icon
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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.

    261 KDAN PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. PDF4QT icon
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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.

    98 PDF4QT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
    • 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
  8. PDFTrackr icon
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    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 is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to PDF-Tools.

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

    68 UPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. LightPDF.com icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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