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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Adobe Acrobat

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AAdobe 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).

    $29.99

    per month per seat

    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

    Quanergy LiDAR

    N/AN/AQuanergy offers a product portfolio, including hardware sensors and perception software. Its sensing capabilities include 3D mechanical LiDAR and flow management software. Together, their hardware and smart perception software technologies are combined to create the Quanergy Flow Management Platform™ to enable sophisticated solutions for industries such as smart city, smart space, security, and industrial automation.N/A
    Pricing
    Adobe AcrobatAdobe Acrobat ReaderQuanergy LiDAR
    Editions & Modules
    Acrobat Pro for Individuals
    $19.99
    per month
    Acrobat Pro for Teams
    $23.99
    per month per user
    Acrobat Studio for Individuals
    $24.99
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Adobe AcrobatAdobe Acrobat ReaderQuanergy LiDAR
    Free Trial
    YesNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    Adobe AcrobatAdobe Acrobat ReaderQuanergy LiDAR
    Considered Multiple Products
    Adobe
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    I feel like Adobe Acrobat does it all from converting files to and from PDFs while it preserves the formatting. although Adobe Acrobat Sign and Adobe Acrobat Reader are pretty self explanatory i just feel that Adobe Acrobat has and does it all. This is what i love the most.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe Acrobat has the naming and reliability solidified all over the world and the name already share what's needed to work without security issues
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    I selected Adobe Acrobat as i have been using it for quiet a long time and I have spend years using it and with a learning curve or other apps i dont want to learn a new service. Also Adobe Acrobat does all the work I have been doing for years
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    it has many more features. I have always used adobe products
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    I like It for different reasons , Adobe Acrobat is for digital document signing and Adobe Express is for quick social media layouts and templates.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe Acrobat is the only player I know. In my experience, Adobe Acrobat is easily accessible.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe Acrobat stacks up way above Apple Preview. There is just no comparison. Adobe Acrobat is just way more robust and even though Adobe Acrobat has way more features I think it is far easier to use than Apple Preview. Apple Preview is seldom used in our company. Adobe Acrobat …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Not used any other product
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe Acrobat is more robust and does much more than Reader. Reader is basic but, I think Adobe Acrobat is a huge step up.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    The most important factor in choosing and using Adobe Acrobat is that it is an Adobe Suite software and nicely integrates with the other Adobe software we use to create print projects, such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. It is also convenient that Acrobat has the free …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe Acrobat has many more features, which allow you not only to read a PDF but also to edit it.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Not enough flexibility for editing
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Both read documents through Adobe, which is better for security and because the service is more optimized.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    PDF readers allow you to access PDF files, but that is a bare minimum in my work and not sufficient for my needs when preparing content, adapting it, or even combining content into new PDF files. I've not encountered any application that works as well or intuitively as Adobe …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    I found Adobe to be richer in features than Foxit or Soda, more intuitive to learn and more reliable when in use. Both alternatives were more prone to crashes or had needed features missing, which is how i made my decision to go with Adobe
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Not as friendly to use. Not many are familiar with this software.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Acrobat still stands head and shoulders above because of the robust features combined with a user-friendly interface.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Acrobat allows files to be edited, and works very well at doing so.
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe helps aid in keeping financial records in order when you organize documents digitally, which helps make it easy to search for items such as spreadsheets, receipts, payments, expense reports, and other documents for tax or billing information. Plus there is much more …
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    Adobe has more features than the others and they are included in my Adobe software. No other integrations needed
    Incentivized
    Chose Adobe Acrobat
    I have used other PDF editors through the years to test them against Acrobat, but Acrobat always wins due to the amount of usable features that it offers, as well as ease of use. Aside from Reader, I don't remember the names of the other software unfortunately.
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    Quanergy
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    897 Answers
    95%
    Would buy again
    71 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    95%
    Delivers good value for the price
    768 Answers
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    67 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    899 Answers
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    73 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    594 Answers
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    45 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    99%
    Implementation went as expected
    683 Answers
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    49 Answers
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    Features
    Adobe AcrobatAdobe Acrobat ReaderQuanergy LiDAR
    PDF Editors
    Comparison of PDF Editors features of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Acrobat Reader and Quanergy LiDAR
    Feature
    Adobe Acrobat
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    Ratings
    Adobe Acrobat Reader
    9.1
    2 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Quanergy LiDAR
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    Ratings
    Edit Text and Images00 Ratings9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Merge or Split PDFs00 Ratings9.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Add Annotations00 Ratings9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Text Recognition (OCR)00 Ratings8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Page Management00 Ratings8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Form Creation and Editing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Secure PDFs00 Ratings10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Convert to Different Formats00 Ratings9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Comment and Review Tools00 Ratings9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Undo and Redo Actions00 Ratings8.52 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Small Businesses
    M‑Files
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Tungsten Power PDF
    Score9.8 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Esker
    Score7.4 out of 10
    PDF Xchange Viewer and Editor
    Score9.3 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Tungsten Capture
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Email to PDF for Outlook
    Score8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Adobe AcrobatAdobe Acrobat ReaderQuanergy LiDAR
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.9
    (967 ratings)
    9.5
    (75 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.9
    (46 ratings)
    7.2
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (382 ratings)
    9.5
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    8.6
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    5.2
    (11 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.6
    (64 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.9
    (16 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.7
    (5 ratings)
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    -
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    3.9
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    Ease of integration
    8.0
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
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    Product Scalability
    7.2
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    -
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    Professional Services
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
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    Vendor post-sale
    5.7
    (3 ratings)
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    Vendor pre-sale
    6.0
    (2 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Adobe AcrobatAdobe Acrobat ReaderQuanergy LiDAR
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Adobe
    In my opinion there isn't a better document program that works with everyone. In a previous role; I had advocated for staff across departments to get Adobe Acrobat licenses because they kept sending every little thing to me since I had the main Adobe license. It really made their departments (sales & finance) run much smoother for a very minimal cost.
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    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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    Quanergy
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    Pros
    Adobe
    • It is easy to sign and send a document.
    • It makes it easy to scan and save a document.
    • It is easy to add text to any document.
    • You can create an editable PDF form for others to complete based on the questions you include.
    • You can create and send a secure document to a client for their signature.
    • It is easy to add photos to any document.
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    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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    Quanergy
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    Cons
    Adobe
    • I wish the backward compatibility was a little more friendly. PDFLyer had to be updated sooner that we would like when we updated from Adobe 2017 to Adobe 2026.
    • I wish it had list processing like Excel where it could remove duplicates, change formatting, etc.
    • Sometimes after an update we lose our plugins and have to restablish the connection to the plugin or reinstall.
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    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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    Likelihood to Renew
    Adobe
    Adobe Acrobat works seamlessly with the other Adobe products we use that are industry-standard. We will certainly continue to use Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, meaning it will always be convenient to work seamlessly with Adobe Acrobat for our organization. We are happy with the performance of Acrobat and it's meets our expectations.
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    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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    Quanergy
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    Usability
    Adobe
    I would say overall, the product is great and as someone who has used it for many years now, I'm quite familiar with the ins and outs of the application. However, we found that when users were shown it for the first time and a bit after, they would feel a bit overwhelmed by the options and what everything meant. I think the UI could be simplified or an option to have a simplified mode and an advanced mode added.
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    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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    Quanergy
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    Reliability and Availability
    Adobe
    We have not had availability issues with Adobe Acrobat, or at least none that I am personally aware of. Some may encounter crashes of the software during outages of electricity in their city or neighborhood, which no one can plan for, but with generators in our organization, we have been lucky not to have outages
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    Performance
    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
    Adobe
    For a while, Acrobat DC crashed pretty frequently. I contacted Adobe Acrobat support about the problem. At first support was unable to provide a solution. After about a month Adobe's software engineers provided a fix. I just wish it had taken less than a month to solve the problem.
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    Online Training
    Adobe
    Answered basic questions.
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    Implementation Rating
    Adobe
    I was not involved with the implementation process, so I cannot answer this question. However, when it was installed on my computer system, they did so virtually. I just sat there while they took control of my computer over the network and watch them install it, lickety split
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    Adobe
    The application is pretty much "plug and play"
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    Alternatives Considered
    Adobe
    Adobe Acrobat has the most premium features that other software can't offer. The seamless UI is consistent on any device, and the ease of use. The security and the advanced AI features are what you won't get on any other platforms or apps.
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    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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    Quanergy
    No answers on this topic
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Adobe
    I am not responsible for sales or purchasing
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    Scalability
    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
    Adobe
    • Definitely a positive ROI when I can receive clear notes/direction on edits for a PDF via Acrobat's comment system, rather than chicken scratch on a printed document.
    • The ability to password-protect my PDFs so I can make sure only the workforce I want to see the information has been priceless!
    • As I mentioned before, a huge positive impact is the ability to edit PDFs without having to return to the original file's native software.
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    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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    Quanergy
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    ScreenShots

    Adobe Acrobat Screenshots

    Screenshot of where to create, edit, convert, and share PDF files all from within Microsoft Teams – as part of Acrobat integrations with Microsoft 365 apps.Screenshot of Liquid Mode in Adobe Acrobat Reader mobile app, where 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 where to fill and sign PDF forms from anywhere and on any device. Here, users can collect signatures, digitally track progress, and automatically archive the signed document.Screenshot of the Adobe Scan mobile app, used to capture and convert documents into high-quality, interactive PDF documents that can be filled out, signed, and shared. This eliminates the hassle of finding a printer, filling a form by hand, and scanning it again.