If you don’t feel like paying, it also offers a free version of its software with limited functions.įor Windows and Mac, there is ABBYY FineReader, which costs $199 per license for the Standard package, which allows you to edit, convert, and scan PDFs, or $399 per license for its Corporate package which will also allow you to compare documents to detect text changes and automate PDF conversions. Another Windows only option is PDF-XChange Editor, which will set you back $54.50.
NitroPDF, for Windows only, offers a 2 week free trial and costs $159/user thereafter. If you’re not a fan of Adobe, there are a few other paid alternatives you can try. You can buy a subscription to Adobe Acrobat Pro starting at $14.99 if you agree to a year-long commitment, otherwise you’re paying $24.99 to go month-to-month.
