Able2Extract Professional vs. Adobe Acrobat

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Able2Extract Professional
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Able2Extract Professional, is a PDF converter, editor, and creator - a PDF suite that aims to cut down on time spent dealing with PDFs and increase PDF productivity in the office. Able2Extract lets users convert scanned (multi-language OCR included) and native PDFs to more than 10 formats, such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Text, AutoCAD, HTML, CSV, and image formats. It also comes with batch PDF conversion and creation that let users manage multiple PDFs in seconds.…
$34.95
30-day full version single-user license.
Adobe Acrobat
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Adobe Acrobat DC is the current version of the well-established document / PDF management solution, part of the Adobe Document Cloud (the other part being Adobe's eSign services based on technology acquired with EchoSign in 2011).
$12.99
per month
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Able2Extract ProfessionalAdobe Acrobat
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Acrobat Standard for Individuals
$12.99
per month
Acrobat Standard for teams
$14.99
per month per user
Acrobat Pro for Individuals
$19.99
per month
Acrobat Pro for Teams
$22.19
per month per user
Acrobat for Enterprise
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Able2Extract ProfessionalAdobe Acrobat
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional DetailsLifetime license: $149.95 / 30-Day License: $34.95 / Volume licensing available: Contact us
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User Ratings
Able2Extract ProfessionalAdobe Acrobat
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(2 ratings)
8.9
(473 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(11 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(232 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(7 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(52 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.5
(4 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(6 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.9
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Able2Extract ProfessionalAdobe Acrobat
Likelihood to Recommend
Investintech.com Inc.
Able2Extract is extremely helpful if you have a PDF with text that you want to manipulate. By converting it into another file format that is more conducive to text, you can correct spelling mistakes, copy paragraphs, and remove them or relocate them. Since I had to take spreadsheets and text from a PDF and insert them into a Word document, Able2Extract Professional was the exact tool I needed to avoid simply taking screenshots.
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Adobe
If your organization uses PDFs frequently, then Adobe Acrobat feels like must-have. I could not imagine our organization not using it. The ability to create, organize, and edit PDFs easily and intuitively are the main reasons my organization uses it. The other additional functions and features are "nice to haves", but ultimately, don't impact our day-to-day
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Pros
Investintech.com Inc.
  • Creates editable spreadsheets from Excel documents that have been scanned.
  • Allows certain segments of documents to be selected for editing.
  • Allows bulk conversion.
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Adobe
  • Easy to understand- the program has a very intuitive layout that is great for people who doesn't use the product very much
  • Includes all features you might need. There are many features I didn't even think we would need that they have included.
  • They have a very recognizable name so my clients feel they can trust what they are being asked to open/sign since the Adobe name is next to it.
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Cons
Investintech.com Inc.
  • GUI can always improve, even if it's currently good
  • Better how-to instructions to address initial learning curve
  • Functionality could be inserted into Adobe Acrobat Pro, potentially merging products
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Adobe
  • It would be good if Adobe Acrobat could utilize less system resources. I have had crashes due to memory and CPU load this week
  • Quicker load times from a cold launch
  • Easier collaborative commenting for offline documents - knowing where and who wrote what
  • Ensuring documents don't have issues where text cannot be copied before publishing
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Likelihood to Renew
Investintech.com Inc.
No answers on this topic
Adobe
I bought a perpetual license to Acrobat some time ago, but if the software ever stopped being supported in my version of windows or other solution that makes me need to buy another license I would not hesitate to do so since it saves me a lot of headaches. There are workarounds to merge files and edit pdfs with an online interface but I dont think those are a good usage of time when Acrobat exists.
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Usability
Investintech.com Inc.
No answers on this topic
Adobe
My overall experience with Adobe is great because because the it has almost all of the tools in one place and it can be used it for most of my work without going anywhere else. Because the tools are available right there in the main interface, it makes it very easy to use.
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Reliability and Availability
Investintech.com Inc.
No answers on this topic
Adobe
Pretty much always there for my business and personal needs.
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Performance
Investintech.com Inc.
No answers on this topic
Adobe
One of the best features of Adobe Acrobat is its speed and stability. When dealing with massive multi-page files, having to reload a crashed program over and over again would slow down progress unnecessarily. And expanding on that, having the table of contents generated allows me to skip to different pages with ease, a necessary feature with exceptionally long files. word searches are even more helpful with text recognition.
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Support Rating
Investintech.com Inc.
No answers on this topic
Adobe
Because I don't need it. Used it years ago for account management/billing issues but they have changed the user experience so more of that can be managed online. If I have a question the knowledge base or a video that Adobe has posted answers
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Online Training
Investintech.com Inc.
No answers on this topic
Adobe
Answered basic questions.
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Implementation Rating
Investintech.com Inc.
No answers on this topic
Adobe
Works well with JamF and SmartDeploy. These are our Enterprise imaging solutions for Mac's and PC's. The Enterprise installer is required when pushing out this app.
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Alternatives Considered
Investintech.com Inc.
None, except for conversions in Acrobat.
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Adobe
There really is no comparison. Although we use other PDF programs, we mainly utilize Adobe. Not only because we find it to be a better program but also because everyone is more familiar with it. However, the other products are implemented for various reasons, such as a feature or 2 that we find necessary to use at times.
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Scalability
Investintech.com Inc.
No answers on this topic
Adobe
I find that many users aren't aware of many features of the software they use, nor may they be comfortable with learning multiple-step processes. For the simplest of PDF purposes (scanning, downloading, exporting), it gets a thumbs-up. For anything involving electronic signatures, meh--causes eyes to glaze over, or forgetting what all is involved.
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Return on Investment
Investintech.com Inc.
  • Able2Extract Professional allows me to compile annual reports without having to seek out creators of supplemental material and ask them to rerun their reports in a different file format
  • Our business objective of maintaining consistent branding is achievable through converting PDFs into file formats where we can alter text and swap out logos
  • Able2Extract Professional has the speed and ease of use we need to meet our reporting deadlines
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Adobe
  • Adobe Acrobat has improved the security of our documents, resulting in less risk, as protecting documents is essential to ensure compliance with privacy laws.
  • It saves our company money, as the product makes it easier for our employees to complete their jobs.
  • The product assists our employees with providing quality work product.
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ScreenShots

Able2Extract Professional Screenshots

Screenshot of the PDF conversion interface, that work with most popular formats and lets users extract all images from a PDF document in one click, extract PDF form data, and Batch convert hundreds of PDFs in one go.Screenshot of the Custom PDF to Excel feature, for the conversion of PDF tables to spreadsheet file formats. Users can manually designate columns and rows, preview results before conversion, or manage headers and footers.Screenshot of the PDF editing interface, used to modify or add text and graphics, redact content, merge and split documents, insert, delete, move, rotate, and resize PDF pages.Screenshot of the digital signature feature, secured with cryptographic certificates.Screenshot of the comparison of printable documents, that displays all differences in a handy side-by-side view.

Adobe Acrobat Screenshots

Screenshot of Create, edit, convert, and share PDF files all from within Microsoft Teams – as part of Acrobat integrations with Microsoft 365 apps.Screenshot of With Liquid Mode in Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app, users can read PDFs on phones and tablets without having to pinch and zoom. Navigate lengthy documents with intelligent outline and search tools, while maximizing readability and comfort with font size and line spacing that are adjustable.Screenshot of Fill and sign PDF forms from anywhere and on any device.  Collect signatures, digitally track progress, and automatically archive the signed document.Screenshot of With Adobe Scan mobile app, capture and convert documents into high-quality, interactive PDF documents that can be filled out, signed, and shared.  Eliminates the hassle of finding a printer, filling a form by hand, and scanning it again.