Item: Tungsten Power PDF
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Kofax Power PDF (formerly Nuance Power PDF)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Kofax PowerPDF to create and edit PDF files across our entire organization. I personally use it to trim the PDF of bills from companies like Comcast and Verizon down to the remittance page to pass along to Accounts Payable and to insert my signature into PDFs so that I don't have to print and scan them. Other users create fillable forms for use on our website, modify document content and layout and add or remove pages to create current versions of various forms and policies.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Managing and inserting digital signatures or images of signatures is quick and easy. Secure documents can be created quickly.
Modifying an existing PDF is very quick and easy with PowerPDF.
Creating a new PDF from an existing source is extremely quick and easy. I often have to combine a directory of scanned pages into a single PDF file and I can complete the task in seconds.

Cons

The purple color scheme could be changed to match the new Kofax branding. I find the inconsistency annoying.
Better scanning integration would be helpful. I haven't been able to get it to scan directly from a Xerox MFP. To be fair, I'm not sure if the issue if with Kofax or Xerox.
More frequent updates on an easier to get site would also be appreciated.

Return on Investment

The product previously in place was 3x more expensive than PowerPDF and our users find PowerPDF easier to work with.
We spend little time supporting our PowerPDF users. They figure out how to use it on their own and rarely call for assistance.

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Acrobat DC and FoxitPhantom PDF

We used Adobe Acrobat for many years and versions. The cost for the Pro version (which we needed to get all the required features) was very high and we were constantly patching or upgrading to protect against vulnerabilities. It was more difficult to use than PowerPDF, as well. We liked this product, but ran into compatibility issues with some of the PDFs we created when used with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Support Rating

I have had to contact PowerPDF support on two occasions that I readily recall. In both instances, I worked with very high level technicians that truly understood the capabilities, features and use of their product. In both case, the resolution required several interactions with support and a lot of trial and error. The technicians worked with me every step of the way to get the bottom of the issue and determine the best way to move forward.

Key Insights

Do you think Tungsten Power PDF delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Tungsten Power PDF's feature set?

Yes

Did Tungsten Power PDF live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Tungsten Power PDF go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Tungsten Power PDF again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

If you or your company manipulates PDF files, Kofax PowerPDF is a no brainer. We used two competing products for several years and Kofax PowerPDF provides the best compatibility with a variety of PDF readers without the cost of Adobe Acrobat. The software is easy to use for our users and the lower investment is a true win for all parties.

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Benjamin Liu
(Vendor Representative) commented 4 years ago
Thank you so much for the review! Changing your color settings is easy. Go to View on your top nav, click Change Skin, then select Blue, and that's it. If you have questions, please visit kofax.com/products/power-pdf and chat with a rep for assistance.

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