Item: Adobe Acrobat
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

In the real estate and mortgage business we utilize Acrobat for nearly everything from writing letters of explanation which require signatures, to opening documents the client sends us in a pdf format. The security features which limit any editing, the search functions if I'm looking for certain items within a document, and the ability to send documents over for signature/review via my cell phone makes my job a lot quicker and easier for myself and my clients. Being able to transfer a Word document to Adobe is paramount to our business.

Pros and Cons

Great for searching for key words in a large document without having to read the entire document
security features allowing both edits and the inability to edit
request for signatures are super easy
ability to organize pages in various orders

If an edit needs to be made, being better at identifying the text font as sometimes the font is mismatched
Cost can be high for one user, especially if you are just using the basic functions
Cell phone use is not as user friendly as desktop

Most Important Features

ability to obtain signatures on the fly through email
protection from edits from 3rd party users
converting word documents to pdf

Key Differentiators

Ease of Use

We just want things to work and do what they do without having to be a tech genius to use it. Adobe does this hands down. Sure it helps that nearly every office setting uses it so it's everywhere, but it truly is easy to use. Some of the paid features are not always utilized but they are easy to work with that's important.

Return on Investment

Saves me so much time having to print/scan documents
I can hit "Control F" and find key words I am looking for saving me hours of time having to sift through pages and pages of documents.
My clients save time by being able to e-sign documents I send them without having to print and sign by hand.

Security

We actually appreciate their security measures as there are documents that we receive and send out that can otherwise be easily manipulated. Adobe allows us to password protect these documents which is very important in our line of work.

Key Insights

Do you think Adobe Acrobat delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Adobe Acrobat's feature set?

Yes

Did Adobe Acrobat live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Adobe Acrobat go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Adobe Acrobat again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

To be frank, there really is not other program that compares to Adobe. It's perfect for office work, contracts, flyers, essentially anything you need that you want to present in a formal fashion. Just being able to convert a word document or excel sheet to a pdf makes that document 100% more professional. I cannot think of any instance where it would be less appropriate.

Helping me close transactions faster!

Overall Satisfaction with Adobe Acrobat