PDFsam AlternativesOnly apps categorised as PDF Readers

The best PDF Reader alternative to PDFsam is PDF Arranger, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to PDFsam and many of them are PDF Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting PDF Reader alternatives to PDFsam are PDF-XChange Editor, PDF24 Creator, Stirling-PDF and Adobe Acrobat DC.

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  1. PDF Arranger icon

    PDF Arranger

     109 likes

    Small python-gtk application, which helps the user to merge or split pdf documents and rotate, crop and rearrange their pages using an interactive and intuitive graphical interface.

    72 PDF Arranger alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Snapcraft
    Export selection only. Export each selected page to a file. Export all pages to files.
     
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    PDF Arranger vs PDFsam Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    5

    So far, PDF Arranger is the first completely free PDF document toolkit that allows me to merge various PDF documents and/or images and rearrange the pages in the resulting document. Just what I am looking for right now. Great. :)

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

    Older PDF Sam was great as a visual and fast tool to build 1 pdf from several by selection of the pages ; the free feature disapeared. Here PDF Arranger does exactly the same and is still as fast and free in 2021

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

    It's very simple but it gets the job done well.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • PDF Arranger is Free and Open SourcePDFsam is Freemium and Open Source
    • PDF Arranger is Privacy focusedPDFsam is not according to our users
  2. PDF-XChange Editor icon

    PDF-XChange Editor

     173 likes

    Feature-rich PDF editor offering direct content editing, ABBYY OCR, viewing, annotation, form filling, PDF merging, compression, and encryption. Operates efficiently offline, requiring no registration and no ads, while providing privacy-focused features and convenient portability.

    148 PDF-XChange Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
    • Wine
    Version 10 (2024)
     
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    PDF-XChange Editor vs PDFsam Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Merge Documents requires paid license

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • PDF-XChange Editor is Freemium and ProprietaryPDFsam is Freemium and Open Source
    • PDF-XChange Editor is Customizable and Privacy focusedPDFsam is not according to our users
  4. PDF24 Creator icon

    PDF24 Creator

     148 likes

    PDF24 Creator is free and feature-filled PDF creation, merging and conversion tool for Windows. Its unique feature among the free PDF printer tools is an editor, which allows to easily assemble, create and modify PDF files with Drag & Drop.

    176 PDF24 Creator alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    Main window
     
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    PDF24 Creator vs PDFsam Comments
    Eyji
    Positive
    0

    Only missing feature is the capacity to really EDIT PDF : change text, images...

    Guest
    Negative
    -2

    Free version does not allow you to split/merge/combine PDFs. It's not equivalent software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -4

    only creates pdf, don't "split and merge" them

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • PDF24 Creator is Free and ProprietaryPDFsam is Freemium and Open Source
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    Icecream PDF Editor icon
    Icecream PDF Editor

    Excellent powerful tool to edit PDF, annotate PDF, redact, protect and more.

    PRO Version includes: Remove default watermark Combine PDF files Lifetime license - Windows Commercial use Priority Support.

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  7. Adobe Acrobat DC icon

    Adobe Acrobat DC

     204 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.

    318 Adobe Acrobat DC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    Adobe Acrobat DC screenshot 1
     
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    Adobe Acrobat DC vs PDFsam Comments
    daniel_r
    Positive
    0

    Has all the functionality and more.

    • Adobe Acrobat DC is Paid and ProprietaryPDFsam is Freemium and Open Source
  8. Master PDF Editor icon

    Master PDF Editor

     72 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...

    134 Master PDF Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Master PDF Editor screenshot 1
     
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    Master PDF Editor vs PDFsam Comments
    tuva-hayabi
    Positive
    0

    It is not free of charge (no subscription model, just a one-off license fee of around 75 €), but it has a multitude of functions, nothing is missing. It is a great tool for manipulating PDF files to your heart's content.

    • Master PDF Editor is Freemium and ProprietaryPDFsam is Freemium and Open Source
  11. 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.

    168 Nitro PDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Nitro PDF screenshot 1
     
  12. Wondershare PDFelement icon

    Wondershare PDFelement

     10 likes

    Provides editing of text, images, and objects in PDFs, annotation options, OCR for scanned files, conversion to multiple formats, form filling and signing, page management, merging and splitting, cloud integration, camera to PDF functionality, and sharing tools.

    135 Wondershare PDFelement alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Wondershare PDFelement screenshot 1
     
  13. 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.

    173 LightPDF alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Windows
    • Mac
    LightPDF screenshot 1
     
  14. 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.

    103 PDF4QT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  15. SwifDoo icon

    SwifDoo

     1 like

    Looking for methods to edit, merge,split,convert,rotate,annotate and other related manipulate on PDF? SwifDoo PDF will match your needs and handle most of your PDF-related jobs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    SwifDoo screenshot 1
     
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