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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Acrobat Reader

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AAcrobat Reader is a PDF viewer and converter, available as a free download from Adobe. Users can view, sign, collaborate on and annotate PDF files, or edit and convert PDFs into file formats like Excel and Word.N/A

    iFax

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AHIPAA-compliant fax. With advanced encryption and strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, iFax ensures maximum security for sensitive information and documents, as a HIPAA-compliant fax provider for businesses. The vendor states iFax has earned the

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    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiFax
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiFax
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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    Features
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiFax
    PDF Editors
    Comparison of PDF Editors features of Adobe Acrobat Reader and iFax
    Feature
    Adobe Acrobat Reader
    9.1
    2 Ratings
    6% above category average
    iFax
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    Ratings
    Edit Text and Images9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Merge or Split PDFs9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Add Annotations9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Text Recognition (OCR)8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page Management8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Form Creation and Editing10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Secure PDFs10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Convert to Different Formats9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Comment and Review Tools9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Undo and Redo Actions8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiFax
    Small Businesses
    Tungsten Power PDF
    Score9.8 out of 10
    No answers on this topic
    Medium-sized Companies
    PDF Xchange Viewer and Editor
    Score9.3 out of 10
    OpenText XM Fax
    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Email to PDF for Outlook
    Score8 out of 10
    OpenText XM Fax
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiFax
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (75 ratings)
    9.0
    (16 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiFax
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    After creating a document, converting it into Adobe Acrobat Reader is usually very easy for storage in my computer, sending/sharing via emails, etc. This also saves a significant amount of unnecessary printing and paper waste, which is great for reducing waste. I don't have to worry about not having the right software/app to view, edit, and share with anyone.
    Incentivized
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    iFax
    iFax is the best for people who need to submit documents to government agencies and offices that don't use email as a means to sends pdf files and other forms of documents like word, excel, etc. It is best for those who only need to send less than 5 pages of documents to the recipient.
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    Pros
    Adobe
    • It has all the tools that individuals need for reading/doing light editing of PDF files.
    • It is the most secure PDF reader on the market, and it tends to get patched with timely updates on a regular basis.
    • It usually works very well, as far as the software itself. It doesn't crash a lot, or is particularly an error prone software platform.
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    iFax
    • The sign-up to use their service was really easy.
    • The online dashboard for my account was intuitive and had a nice look.
    • Setting up the account so I was ready to send my first fax was smooth and simple.
    • Sending my first fax was very simple and took very little time.
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    Cons
    Adobe
    • Being able to add image "stamps" to a document is a little tricky as the stamp has to already be in PDF format (at least on Mac) to work. This mean you have to convert the image to PDF before you can use it as a stamp.
    • Being only able to save one signature and one set of initials is a bit of a pain but you can actually use stamps if you need different versions frequently used scribbles for various reasons. The stamp won't secure the document and prevent future changes the same way the signature would though.
    • All of the other features you might want to use are only included with Acrobat Pro but the options are all displayed in the Reader app. When clicked they will offer the free trial that leads to a paid subscription. This is more of an annoyance but you can't fault Adobe for trying to make a sale.
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    iFax
    • I would like to see a better price package that caters to small clinics.
    • The clarity of uploaded logo images is not the best and improvement is needed to promote a more professional look.
    • I am not aware of any referral offers for small business that refer other clinics to use the product, which would be helpful to all parties.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Adobe
    To be honest, I do not have any say in the renewal of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. It is managed at an enterprise level, and the decision to renew or not renew is handled well above my pay grade as an external consultant.
    Incentivized
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    iFax
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    Usability
    Adobe
    Again, Adobe Creative Suite is widely used and backed by an industry leader, making the experience very familiar and common for anyone who has used a PDF and wants more features to interact with it. It also makes copy text a lot easier than just previewing the file.
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    iFax
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
    The application is pretty much "plug and play"
    Incentivized
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    iFax
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    We have reviewed DocuSign in comparison to [Adobe] Acrobat Reader [DC's] e-sign capabilities. We found that DocuSign has more robust options when creating contracts and consent capabilities. DocuSign's online UI is much more suited to this type of task as well. However, we decided to stick with [Adobe] Acrobat Reader DC because of the price (DocuSign is more expensive) and we felt we didn't need all of the bells and whistles for contract signature and consent.
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    iFax
    the services were honestly the same but efax forces you to add a credit card so that they can charge you once a month in order to get their free trial. I only sent one fax with efax this year and canceled immediately. at least with ifax I can send one small document per month
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    Return on Investment
    Adobe
    • It's available for free, so there is no excuse to not install
    • Contains features that you would normally have to pay for in competitor software, so it has a positive impact on ROI
    • Reduces the amount of printing
    • Decreases the amount of time spent on regulatory and governance documentation
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    iFax
    • Having faxing capabilities makes my company look more professional.
    • It is helpful to have faxing capabilities to better communicate with other providers as well as insurance companies, however I have only noted a small ROI at this time.
    • With faxing capabilities my referrals have increased from providers.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    iFax Screenshots

    Screenshot of the dashboard where users can send and receive fax through filling all the needed information and preferred time. This helps users to schedule a fax that needs to be sent in a preferred schedule/time.Screenshot of Professional Settings, where users can customize their profile's privacy, and the information to be shown in faxes.Screenshot of a customizable fax number depending on preferred location.Screenshot of the screen where users can:

Scan: Capture documents with the mobile scanner, included in apps.
Import: Connect to cloud storage platforms, import documents, and fax them securely.
Fax: Use the iFax website or mobile fax apps to fax from any device.
Store: Maintain an encrypted fax history in the cloud for optimal security and accessibility.Screenshot of New fax number creation (or use an existing number).
- Dedicated fax numbers are available to new users
- Transfer an existing business fax number to keep it so there is no need to update contacts and print-ads
- Porting an existing fax number takes 3-5 days
- A toll-free number can be generated, or a fax local numberScreenshot of iFax uses military-grade 256-bit AES end-to-end encryption, helping businesses to comply with HIPAA, GLBA, and other strict security guidelines. All faxes sent and received have complete audit trails, making iFax a fax solution for regulated industries like legal, finance, healthcare, insurance, and real estate.