Nitro vs Adobe: Why Users Make the Switch to Nitro

	Adobe Acrobat Standard	Adobe Acrobat Pro
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
Redact to remove sensitive information
Compare PDF versions
Bates numbering
Manage licenses, users, and services via online Admin console
24/7/365 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
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

The outstanding support we received from Nitro’s Customer Success team helped ensure a seamless transition to Nitro PDF. Now we can provide our employees with all the PDF editing capabilities they need—at a fraction of the cost.

Lead Engineer, Directory Services

Equiniti

“Nitro was a huge win for us in terms of our it centralization initiatives, having made it possible to standardize on a single PDF solution for more than 2,200 of our users across multiple sites.”

CIO

Leonardo DRS

“We looked very hard at ways we could standardize on PDF productivity across the organization, and Nitro enabled us to equip users who previously wouldn't have access to these capabilities.”

Support Manager

Zebra Technologies

“Nitro was very happy to work with our team to make the changes required and adapt the software to meet our needs. The two teams worked very well together in what became a win-win solution.”

VP, Information Technology

Swiss Re

Nitro PDF provides excellent PDF editing capability that more of our employees can take advantage of thanks to the competitive license model. This allows us to improve our document quality and deliver distinctive value to our clients.

Digital Business Partner

Mace Group

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Convert documents in seconds

Effortlessly convert Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images, and emails to PDF with the best PDF to Word converter. Maintain flawless formatting and data integrity using our top PDF editors.

AI-driven PDF tools

Boost productivity with Nitro's AI-powered PDF tools. Generate summaries, ask questions in multiple languages, and effortlessly extract table and form data.

Merge multiple file types to PDF

Simplify your document management with the best PDF combiner software online. Merge PDFs, text files, spreadsheets, and presentations into a single, searchable, and shareable document with our PDF organizer software.

Automate your document workflows

Empower your team with a collaborative PDF editor that allows annotations, markups, and edits. Perfect for teams, our enterprise PDF software enhances productivity and simplifies document review workflows.

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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

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Nitro PDF Plus

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

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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

The Smarter, Affordable alternative to Adobe Acrobat

200+ businesses ditched Adobe for Nitro and saved 30%, with ROI in 6 months.

Why does Nitro PDF beat Adobe Acrobat?

Save up to 30% compared to Adobe Acrobat

Experience enterprise-grade security & compliance

Onboard faster with fewer headaches

Get 24/7/365 expert support

Nitro is trusted by 67% of the Fortune 500

See why so many customers make the switch to Nitro

Top Features

AI tools & capabilities

Security

User-friendly interface

Support and platform benefits

Let us show you a better PDF experience. Talk to a Nitro expert today!

Keep the features at a fraction of cost

The best PDF editor

Convert documents in seconds

AI-driven PDF tools

Merge multiple file types to PDF

Automate your document workflows

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