# 2024 Capterra Shortlist for PDF | Capterra

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# 2024 Capterra Shortlist for PDF

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/173963/iLovePDF/)

## [iLovePDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/173963/iLovePDF/)

[4.7 (1752)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173963/iLovePDF/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/173963/iLovePDF/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/173963/iLovePDF/)

All-in-one PDF solution with 25+ tools for editing, converting, and e-Signing documents—trusted by professionals worldwide.

Overall Score

100/100

Popularity: 50/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.8

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

$9.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

17/23

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/172606/Smallpdf/)

## [Smallpdf](https://www.capterra.com/p/172606/Smallpdf/)

[4.6 (955)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172606/Smallpdf/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/172606/Smallpdf/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/172606/Smallpdf/)

Smallpdf is a cloud-based document management solution that helps businesses compress, merge, edit, and sign digital documents.

Overall Score

94/100

Popularity: 45/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$15.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

21/23

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/162654/PDFfiller/)

## [pdfFiller](https://www.capterra.com/p/162654/PDFfiller/)

[4.6 (992)](https://www.capterra.com/p/162654/PDFfiller/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/162654/PDFfiller/reviews/)

Edit, collaborate, and eSign documents — all with one solution.

Overall Score

91/100

Popularity: 42/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$8.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

20/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/209856/DocHub/)

## [DocHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/209856/DocHub/)

[4.8 (263)](https://www.capterra.com/p/209856/DocHub/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/209856/DocHub/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/209856/DocHub/)

DocHub offers a comprehensive online solution to streamline and enhance your document workflows.

Overall Score

87/100

Popularity: 37/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.8

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

14/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/175376/ConnectedPDF/)

## [Foxit PDF Reader](https://www.capterra.com/p/175376/ConnectedPDF/)

[4.5 (945)](https://www.capterra.com/p/175376/ConnectedPDF/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/175376/ConnectedPDF/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/175376/ConnectedPDF/)

Cloud-based PDF Reader that provides authors with solutions to manage document comments, alerts on versions and password protections.

Overall Score

85/100

Popularity: 37/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$11.22Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

13/23

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PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/170829/PDFCreator/)

## [PDFCreator](https://www.capterra.com/p/170829/PDFCreator/)

[4.6 (418)](https://www.capterra.com/p/170829/PDFCreator/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/170829/PDFCreator/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/170829/PDFCreator/)

Powerful tool with access control, PDF/A support, encryption, digital signatures, and automated printing for secure document management

Overall Score

84/100

Popularity: 35/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$27.50Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

7/23

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/167449/Nitro/)

## [Nitro PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/167449/Nitro/)

[4.5 (570)](https://www.capterra.com/p/167449/Nitro/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/167449/Nitro/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/167449/Nitro/)

Powerful, simple, and secure PDF editor. Create, edit, collaborate, and use AI tools for enhanced productivity.

Overall Score

83/100

Popularity: 35/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$17.70Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

21/23

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/264823/Liquid-Text/)

## [LiquidText](https://www.capterra.com/p/264823/Liquid-Text/)

[4.6 (176)](https://www.capterra.com/p/264823/Liquid-Text/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/264823/Liquid-Text/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/264823/Liquid-Text/)

Reading, Note taking and Document Analysis app winning Editor’s Choice from Apple & Microsoft "PDF Editor with Superpowers, FastCompany

Overall Score

82/100

Popularity: 33/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$3.99Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

17/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/214552/Lumin-PDF/)

## [Lumin PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/214552/Lumin-PDF/)

[4.7 (251)](https://www.capterra.com/p/214552/Lumin-PDF/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/214552/Lumin-PDF/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/214552/Lumin-PDF/)

Lumin is an easy-to-use PDF editor that integrates with Google Workspace.

Overall Score

82/100

Popularity: 33/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

17/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/148193/PDFelement-6/)

## [PDFelement](https://www.capterra.com/p/148193/PDFelement-6/)

[4.4 (439)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148193/PDFelement-6/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/148193/PDFelement-6/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/148193/PDFelement-6/)

PDFelement is a cloud-based and on-premise PDF editor that helps businesses create, edit and annotate PDF files on a unified interface.

Overall Score

82/100

Popularity: 34/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$49.00

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

18/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/249044/Foxit-PDF-Editor/)

## [Foxit PDF Editor](https://www.capterra.com/p/249044/Foxit-PDF-Editor/)

[4.5 (89)](https://www.capterra.com/p/249044/Foxit-PDF-Editor/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/249044/Foxit-PDF-Editor/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/249044/Foxit-PDF-Editor/)

Leading PDF editor tool that allows you to view, create, edit, collaborate, share, protect and sign PDF documents.

Overall Score

80/100

Popularity: 32/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

$10.99Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

18/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/182363/PDF-Reader-Pro/)

## [PDF Reader Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/182363/PDF-Reader-Pro/)

[4.5 (187)](https://www.capterra.com/p/182363/PDF-Reader-Pro/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/182363/PDF-Reader-Pro/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/182363/PDF-Reader-Pro/)

PDF Reader Pro is an all-in-one and premium PDF software for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 30/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$59.99

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

15/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/65868/ABBYY-FineReader/)

## [ABBYY FineReader PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/65868/ABBYY-FineReader/)

[4.7 (427)](https://www.capterra.com/p/65868/ABBYY-FineReader/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/65868/ABBYY-FineReader/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/65868/ABBYY-FineReader/)

ABBYY FineReader PDF is a universal PDF software for efficient work with documents - both PDFs and scans - in the digital workplace

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.4

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$16.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

13/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/170838/PDF-XChange/)

## [PDF-XChange](https://www.capterra.com/p/170838/PDF-XChange/)

[4.6 (262)](https://www.capterra.com/p/170838/PDF-XChange/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/170838/PDF-XChange/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/170838/PDF-XChange/)

PDF solution for creating industry-standard PDF files that uses virtual printer for document preview, conversion, and printing.

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.4

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$62.00One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

7/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/226942/SODA-PDF/)

## [Soda PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/226942/SODA-PDF/)

[3.5 (238)](https://www.capterra.com/p/226942/SODA-PDF/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/226942/SODA-PDF/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/226942/SODA-PDF/)

Soda PDF is a reliable, secure, and compliant solution for managing complex document workflows, available on both desktop and online.

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 34/50

Ratings: 44/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.5

Customer Service

2.8

Features

3.6

Value for Money

3.2

Paid plans start at

$7.25Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

17/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/210439/Xodo/)

## [Xodo](https://www.capterra.com/p/210439/Xodo/)

[4.4 (58)](https://www.capterra.com/p/210439/Xodo/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/210439/Xodo/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/210439/Xodo/)

Xodo is the all-in-one PDF solution to view, edit, convert, annotate, merge & sign documents across all devices in one secure platform.

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 30/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

3.9

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$9.99Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

16/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/174072/Able2Extract-Professional/)

## [Able2Extract Professional](https://www.capterra.com/p/174072/Able2Extract-Professional/)

[4.6 (163)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174072/Able2Extract-Professional/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/174072/Able2Extract-Professional/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/174072/Able2Extract-Professional/)

Cross-platform PDF converter, creator, and editor with OCR, electronic and digital signatures and AI-powered PDF to Excel conversions.

Overall Score

75/100

Popularity: 26/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$199.95One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

17/23

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/198843/Kofax-Power-PDF/)

## [Tungsten Power PDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/198843/Kofax-Power-PDF/)

[4.5 (243)](https://www.capterra.com/p/198843/Kofax-Power-PDF/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/198843/Kofax-Power-PDF/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/198843/Kofax-Power-PDF/)

Power PDF Advanced lets you create, convert, edit, share and secure PDF files. Buy it once and own it forever.

Overall Score

74/100

Popularity: 25/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$129.00One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

16/23

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/157237/novaPDF/)

## [novaPDF](https://www.capterra.com/p/157237/novaPDF/)

[4.5 (70)](https://www.capterra.com/p/157237/novaPDF/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/157237/novaPDF/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/157237/novaPDF/)

novaPDF creates industry-standard PDF files from any Windows application which can print, password protect and digitally signs them.

Overall Score

74/100

Popularity: 25/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

$49.99One Time

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

9/23

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/182728/PDFsam-Basic/)

## [PDFsam Basic](https://www.capterra.com/p/182728/PDFsam-Basic/)

[4.4 (56)](https://www.capterra.com/p/182728/PDFsam-Basic/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/182728/PDFsam-Basic/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/182728/PDFsam-Basic/)

PDFsam is an open-source software for Windows, Linux, and Mac that allows users to split, merge, rotate and manipulate PDF pages.

Overall Score

73/100

Popularity: 24/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

3/23

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PROS & CONS

[View All PDF Software](https://www.capterra.com/pdf-software/)

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Popularity Score

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To ensure objectivity and avoid any bias, Capterra Shortlist mathematically combines two key dimensions: a ratings score and a popularity score. These two dimensions are combined to plot top products on the grid and create a total score for a stack-ranked list view—all independent of vendor influence.

Date published:July 30, 2024