Adobe Acrobat vs. iLovePDF

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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).
$29.99
per month per seat
iLovePDF
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
iLovePDF, 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
Pricing
Adobe AcrobatiLovePDF
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
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
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Adobe AcrobatiLovePDF
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Adobe AcrobatiLovePDF
Considered Both Products
Adobe Acrobat
Chose Adobe Acrobat
In comparison to Smallpdf and iLovePDF, inevitably, Adobe Acrobat is the most popular and higher marketed software. Additionally, Smallpdf and iLovePDF are online conversion software, so your document needs to be uploaded to a cloud where it is converted and then you need to …
Chose Adobe Acrobat
I used iLovePDF when I was having trouble with converting a PDF to a jpg file in Adobe Acrobat. The jpg file kept coming out pixelated and low quality, but when I used iLovePDF, the jpg file came out high resolution and so I will sometimes use that program if I'm having issues …
Chose Adobe Acrobat
It's like buying a luxury car with all the bells and whistles. It's a significant investment, but you have the vehicle always available, with superior performance, maximum safety, a warranty, and the ability to handle any road or condition.

É como comprar um carro de luxo com …
Chose Adobe Acrobat
I think Adobe Acrobat is better designed, has better and more robust options and is more secure than the cloud services that those sites provide. Acrobat also is already integrated in the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, so is cheaper to use it, because in those tools above you have …
Chose Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat DC gives you much more possibilities to secure your PDF files than similar software. From this point of view, it is much more reliable. On the other hand, other functions, such as reading only documents, it is also equivalent to other software that can be found …
iLovePDF

No answer on this topic

Features
Adobe AcrobatiLovePDF
PDF Editors
Comparison of PDF Editors features of Product A and Product B
Adobe Acrobat
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Ratings
iLovePDF
10.0
1 Ratings
16% above category average
Edit Text and Images00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Merge or Split PDFs00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Page Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Form Creation and Editing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Convert to Different Formats00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Comment and Review Tools00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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Score 9.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
Adobe AcrobatiLovePDF
Likelihood to Recommend
8.9
(959 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.9
(45 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.6
(374 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
5.3
(10 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.5
(63 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.9
(15 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
7.9
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
4.5
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
8.0
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.1
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
1.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
1.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Adobe AcrobatiLovePDF
Likelihood to Recommend
Adobe
It is highly reliable for heavy office workloads as it securely handles legal documents workflow and got some advanced form creation facility. It has got some cool features such as Pdf compression, can edit any form of text or images precisely and most importantly it has got an amazingly accurate OCR engine -Optical Character Recognition, which gives it an edge over any other document editing softwares. Ofcourse every thing has got its own pros and cons, similarly with Adobe Acrobat too, this software is not highly recommended for basic Pdf viewing or lightweight editing as the software eats up a large part of the processor to run which makes our work slower.
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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.
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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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iLovePDF
  • Converting files in different formats.
  • Editing PDFs.
  • Merging or splitting PDFs.
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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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iLovePDF
  • I do not see any problem with the app. I wouldn't change anything.
  • N/A
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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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iLovePDF
No answers on this topic
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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iLovePDF
We need to visit the website and choose the feature we want to use. It is straightforward to use.
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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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iLovePDF
No answers on this topic
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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iLovePDF
No answers on this topic
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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iLovePDF
No answers on this topic
Online Training
Adobe
Answered basic questions.
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iLovePDF
No answers on this topic
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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iLovePDF
No answers on this topic
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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iLovePDF
ILovePDF is the easiest to use compared to all other platforms.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Adobe
I am not responsible for sales or purchasing
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iLovePDF
No answers on this topic
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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iLovePDF
No answers on this topic
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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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.
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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.