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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

    iLovePDF

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AiLovePDF, headquartered in Barcelona, aims to solve PDF problems, so that tasks that once took minutes now take only seconds. Beyond merging and splitting, users can compress PDFs, extract images, and convert them into OFFICE file formats. iLovePDF's Premium plan also supports electronic signature request (with audit trail), and general features can be tried with iLovePDF's free plan.

    $7

    per month

    Tungsten OmniPage

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ATungsten Omnipage, formerly from Kofax, is optical character recognition (OCR) software that allows users to digitally edit documents. As OCR software, it allows users to scan in physical documents and turn them into digital files.

    $149

    one-time fee per desktop license

    Pricing
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiLovePDFTungsten OmniPage
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Premium
    $48
    per year Or $7 month-to-month
    Desktop Tools and Reader - Premium
    $48
    per year or $7 month-to-month
    Desktop Reader
    Free
    OmniPage Standard 18.0
    $149
    one-time fee per license
    OmniPage Ultimate 19.2
    $499
    one-time fee per license
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiLovePDFTungsten OmniPage
    Free Trial
    NoNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details——OmniPage Ultimate and Standard are perpetual licenses - buy once, own forever. No subscription or maintenance fees. OmniPage Server and CSDK are enterprise level products - contact sales for a free quote
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    Community Pulse
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiLovePDFTungsten OmniPage
    Considered Multiple Products
    Adobe
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    iLovePDF
    No answer on this topic
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    95%
    Would buy again
    71 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    67 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    73 Answers
    No answers on this topic
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    45 Answers
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    49 Answers
    No answers on this topic
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    Features
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiLovePDFTungsten OmniPage
    PDF Editors
    Comparison of PDF Editors features of Adobe Acrobat Reader and iLovePDF and Tungsten OmniPage
    Feature
    Adobe Acrobat Reader
    9.1
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    iLovePDF
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Tungsten OmniPage
    -
    Ratings
    Edit Text and Images9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Merge or Split PDFs9.52 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Add Annotations9.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Text Recognition (OCR)8.02 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page Management8.52 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Form Creation and Editing10.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Secure PDFs10.01 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
    Convert to Different Formats9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Comment and Review Tools9.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Undo and Redo Actions8.52 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiLovePDFTungsten OmniPage
    Small Businesses
    Tungsten Power PDF
    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Score9.7 out of 10
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    Score7.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    PDF Xchange Viewer and Editor
    Score9.3 out of 10
    PDF Xchange Viewer and Editor
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Formstack for Salesforce
    Score7.1 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Email to PDF for Outlook
    Score8 out of 10
    Adobe Acrobat Reader
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Conga Composer
    Score7.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiLovePDFTungsten OmniPage
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (75 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.5
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Adobe Acrobat ReaderiLovePDFTungsten OmniPage
    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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    iLovePDF
    I have been searching for a platform that allows us to edit PDFs for free since this is not something we do daily. I am glad that iLovePDF offers tons of features for absolutely free.
    Incentivized
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    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    I use it for nearly every application to import from scanner or file. Kofax PDF Create is my option for direct document to pdf import.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    iLovePDF
    • Converting files in different formats.
    • Editing PDFs.
    • Merging or splitting PDFs.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    • High percentage accuracy of OCR.
    • Scan and create fillable documents.
    • Import images to be processed from file folders.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    iLovePDF
    • I do not see any problem with the app. I wouldn't change anything.
    • N/A
    Incentivized
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    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    No answers on this topic
    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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    iLovePDF
    No answers on this topic
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Read full review
    iLovePDF
    We need to visit the website and choose the feature we want to use. It is straightforward to use.
    Incentivized
    Read full review
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
    The application is pretty much "plug and play"
    Incentivized
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    iLovePDF
    No answers on this topic
    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    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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    iLovePDF
    ILovePDF is the easiest to use compared to all other platforms.
    Incentivized
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    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    I use both.
    Incentivized
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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
    Incentivized
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    iLovePDF
    • iLovePDF saves us a lot of time by editing all PDFs.
    • It has all PDF-related features, so we don`t need to go look for any other platform for different use cases.
    • My most favorite feature is add text. I am able to fill PDF format forms easily.
    Incentivized
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    Tungsten Automation formerly Kofax
    • Best value for its capability.
    • Fast throughput.
    • Accuracy.
    Incentivized
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