Adobe Acrobat Reader vs. Interfolio Dossier

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Score 8.6 out of 10
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Acrobat 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
Interfolio Dossier
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Dossier is an online tool from Interfolio that allows users to manage the documents (CVs, letters of recommendation, confidential records, etc.) required to apply for faculty jobs, fellowships, grants, postdocs, or graduate study. Users can request letters of recommendation, securely store their files, and curate and send collections of materials from within Dossier.N/A
Pricing
Adobe Acrobat ReaderInterfolio Dossier
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Adobe Acrobat ReaderInterfolio Dossier
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
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Features
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PDF Editors
Comparison of PDF Editors features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Acrobat Reader
9.1
2 Ratings
4% above category average
Interfolio Dossier
-
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 ReaderInterfolio Dossier
Small Businesses
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Score 9.8 out of 10

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Score 9.0 out of 10
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Score 6.0 out of 10
Enterprises
Bluebeam
Bluebeam
Score 9.2 out of 10
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User Ratings
Adobe Acrobat ReaderInterfolio Dossier
Likelihood to Recommend
9.5
(75 ratings)
9.0
(1 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 ReaderInterfolio Dossier
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.
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Interfolio, Inc.
This product has always performed excellently since our documents are secure. It enhances electronic signature to ensure there are no cases of forging documents that are shared across the entire enterprise. It tracks all documents to ensure that they land at the right destination and no cyberattacks. It easily integrates with email to enhance reliable communication and provide notifications to our clients during marketing campaigns.
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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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Interfolio, Inc.
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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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Interfolio, Inc.
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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.
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Interfolio, Inc.
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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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Interfolio, Inc.
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Implementation Rating
Adobe
The application is pretty much "plug and play"
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Interfolio, Inc.
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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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Interfolio, Inc.
I have not worked with a similar document management platform. My experience with Dossier has been great and all our document-based programs have been achieved. It has the audition capability that has helped us to monitor the management processes of all documents. It arranges all files following the right protocol to enhance faster access and save time for accessing workloads. The customer team is always ready to offer any assistance when contacted.
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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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Interfolio, Inc.
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