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

Apps similar to PDF-Tools include PdfCraft, which is free and open source. Other options are Adobe Acrobat DC, Master PDF Editor, Nitro PDF and PDF Expert. PDF Editors like PDF-Tools are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Mac, the web, Android and iPhone.

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  1. PdfCraft icon
     39 likes

    Read, organize, combine, split and secure PDFs in a fast, native app written in Rust from the ground up. No account, no telemetry, no cloud.

    86 PdfCraft alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  2. Adobe Acrobat DC icon
     208 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.

    410 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  3. 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...

    173 Master PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  4. Nitro PDF  icon
     74 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.

    201 Nitro PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. PDF Expert icon
     39 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.

    181 PDF Expert alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Open PDF Studio is a lightweight, native desktop application that provides professional-grade PDF annotation, markup, and editing tools without subscriptions, telemetry, or bloatware. Built with Tauri 2 and web technologies, it delivers a fast, modern experience with a Microsoft...

    99 Open PDF Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • New

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Android
    Good alternative?
     
  7. KDAN PDF icon
     187 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.

    305 KDAN PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. Comprehensive suite offering eSign, OCR, multi-platform editing, cloud integration, and robust security. Ideal for professional or personal use, facilitating collaboration while protecting content.

    99 Foxit PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  9. PDF4QT icon
     13 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.

    136 PDF4QT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  10. PDFEquips icon
     1 like

    a web-based platform that allows you to perform various operations on PDF files, such as conversion, merging, splitting, and more. It works by allowing you to upload your files, select the desired operation, and then download the processed file.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Online
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  11. PDFTrackr icon
     1 like

    PDF tracking at a small-business price: see who opened your document, which pages they read and for how long, with bot and email-scanner opens left out.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Online
    Good alternative?
     
  12. pdf.net icon
     Like

    A web-based, all-in-one PDF editor that lets users upload, edit, annotate, sign, merge, split, and convert PDF and other file formats (DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG), all in a secure, browser-based interface.

    100 pdf.net alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Online
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