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The Smarter, More Affordable Adobe Alternative

Stop overpaying for your PDF solution. Switch to Nitro to save 30% while gaining access to powerful AI tools and industry leading security, and 24/7 support from real people who support your business every step of the way. 

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Save up to 30% compared to Adobe Acrobat

Businesses that switch from Adobe to Nitro see up to 30% in direct savings. Stop overpaying for your PDF solution. Get all the tools you need to create, convert, and edit documents without the Adobe price tag.
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Transparent pricing: No surprises or hidden fees

Nitro's competitive pricing model and flexible licensing means no overage penalties, forced bundles, or seat-by-seat limits—just predictable pricing that scales with you.
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Experience enterprise-grade security & compliance

Nitro meets internationally recognized standards and certifications to protect your data and documents, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, and the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
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Onboard faster with fewer headaches

Avoid the headaches of retraining. Nitro’s interface mirrors the Microsoft Office and Apple toolbars, making it easy for your team to use from day one.
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24/7 expert support

Get real help from real people. From deployment to troubleshooting, our expert support team is dedicated to your success 24/7.
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AI tools built for privacy & control across every plan

Boost productivity without risking your data. Use AI-powered tools to summarize documents and extract data, or Smart Redact to automatically remove sensitive information.

Compare Nitro PDF vs Adobe Acrobat

Nitro PDF Standard
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Top Features

Edit text and images, reorder and delete pages in a PDF
Convert files to and from PDF
Combine multiple files and file types into one PDF
Access, edit, and store files in Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive
Create annotations using sticky notes, text boxes, call-outs, pencils, and shapes
Turn scanned documents into searchable and editable PDFs
Automatically extract table or form data from PDFs Via Adobe PDF Extract API only Via Adobe PDF Extract API only
Automatically redact sensitive information in seconds
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Manage licenses, users, and services via online Admin console
24/7 support Additional costs may apply for premium support services. Additional costs may apply for premium support services.

AI tools & capabilities

Automatically extract table or form data from PDFs Via Adobe PDF Extract API only Via Adobe PDF Extract API only
Generate instant document summaries and ask specific questions Additional costs may apply for AI features Additional costs may apply for AI features
Access support through the AI-powered Knowledge Assistant
Get instant answers and resources about features with AI Assistant, a 24/7 generative AI chat tool
Automatically redact sensitive information in seconds

Security

Additional compliant security (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR)
Create PDFs for compliance with ISO standards for PDF/X, PDF/A-1, PDF/A-2, WCAG 2.1, and PDF/UA
Single Sign-On

User-friendly interface

Familiar Office-style interface for easy adoption
Familiar macOS-style interface for easy adoption
Access your documents from your desktop, browser, or mobile device
Outlook plugin to create PDFs from email

Support and platform benefits

24/7 customer support Additional costs may apply for premium support services Additional costs may apply for premium support services
Analytics dashboard to track ROI, sustainability savings, and usage
Access support through the AI-powered Knowledge Assistant

Others raise prices. We make switching worth it. 

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Best for Small Teams & Individuals
Subscription

Nitro PDF Standard

For individuals, teams, & businesses seeking a full suite of PDF editing features to boost productivity and streamline workflows. 
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Includes sales tax

Features

  • Create, convert, ​and combine PDFs
  • Manage and edit PDFs
  • Annotate and share PDFs with ease​
  • Efficient team management through
    Nitro Admin portal
  • AI tools to boost productivity
  • 24/7/365 support for all your PDF needs
  • Integrations and productivity connectors

Best for Enterprises
Subscription

Nitro PDF Plus

For teams in large organizations that require robust PDF editing capabilities and advanced features to transform digital document cycles.
Volume Discounts Available

Features

All the PDF editing functionality within Nitro PDF Standard, plus:

  • Enterprise-grade security including single sign-on (SSO), domain control, and Azure Information Protection
  • Valuable insights into PDF software usage, ROI, and sustainability savings with Nitro Analytics
  • Dedicated customer success manager if eligible