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Why Nitro is the #1 Alternative to Adobe Acrobat

Discover why Nitro is the superior alternative to Adobe Acrobat delivering all the essential features you need, at a fraction of the cost.

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Unlock unmatched value and performance with Nitro

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$2.2 million total financial benefits over 3 years

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100+% ROI with payback in under 6 months

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24/7/365 support via phone, chat, email & AI

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Voted #1 PDF Editor for Businesses by TechRadar

Why customers choose Nitro over Adobe

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Powerful PDF editing at a fraction of the cost 

Get the PDF power you need without breaking the bank.  Nitro provides a robust set of features comparable to Adobe Acrobat, but at a more affordable price.  Businesses can save nearly 30% on annual subscriptions by switching to Nitro.  

Nitro's plans are simple, straightforward and offer flexible licensing, giving you the freedom to adapt to changing market conditions while maximizing your ROI.

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Smart, secure AI with advanced features

If you're looking for AI-powered PDF tools without the data privacy concerns, Nitro offers a secure and innovative solution.  Our Document Assistant—built on ChatGPT and hosted on Microsoft Azure OpenAI—keeps your data safe within Nitro's controlled environment, unlike some competitors. Plus, Nitro provides unique functionalities like form and data extraction, along with translation in over 80 languages—a significant advantage over Adobe's limited language support.  

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Intuitive interface for fast adoption

User reviews on G2 show that Nitro surpasses Adobe in both ease of setup and ease of use. Nitro’s intuitive PDF editor offers a familiar interface, mirroring Microsoft Office on Windows and Apple’s toolbar on Mac, making it easy to use with minimal onboarding support required. Users can quickly create, convert, edit, sign, and share PDFs with the same functionality they expect, while comprehensive training resources simplify the switch.

A Forrester study found that Nitro users save an average of 35 minutes per document with streamlined tools like the customizable ribbon tab, which organizes frequently used features for improved efficiency.

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Seamless licence management and analytics

Nitro’s Admin Portal provides a centralized solution to manage licenses, users, and services with ease.

Additionally, you can access Nitro Analytics through the Nitro Admin Portal. Using these insights, you can demonstrate and improve profitability, track organizational and environmental savings, and track financial targets and key metrics. These insights are not available with Adobe plans. 

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Best in class security and compliance

Security is at the core of Nitro's offerings, with internationally recognized certifications including SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. Nitro's operations comply with stringent data protection laws in regions such as Australia, Canada, and Europe, ensuring your sensitive information is safeguarded. 

Adobe's security model, by contrast, may not offer the same level of transparency and compliance as Nitro.

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Rely on 24/7 support

Nitro is committed to providing top-tier customer support, earning recognition as the Best PDF Editor for Business by TechRadar in 2024 and achieving a 95% customer satisfaction score. Our dedicated teams offer support at every stage—from installation to ongoing training—with 24/7 global technical assistance and expedited case resolution. 

Unlike Adobe, Nitro provides a personalized support experience tailored to your business needs without requiring a high minimum spend. 

 

 

Trusted by teams worldwide

How Nitro simplifies the switch from Adobe

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Seamless change management

Our world-class Customer Success team ensures a seamless transition for customers migrating to Nitro. By customizing the product, integrating with existing systems, and providing tailored onboarding support, our customer success managers deliver exceptional value.
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Flexible licensing & affordable pricing

Nitro offers powerful PDF editing capabilities without the hefty price tag and makes managing and deploying multiple licenses seamless. Through the Nitro Licensing System, IT administrators can independently provision and de-provision users, instantly enable new features, and manage user access.
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Actionable ROI analytics

Nitro Analytics empowers businesses with actionable insights to measure productivity, track sustainability goals, and optimize software usage. These comprehensive reporting capabilities are not available with Adobe plans.

Save money by switching to Nitro

Join the PDF Revolution and save! Nitro is the best alternative to Adobe Acrobat—offering powerful, user-friendly tools at a better value. Plus, if you're switching from another PDF vendor, you could get up to one year free.

Get all the features of Adobe at half the price

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Features

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
Redact to remove sensitive information
Compare PDF versions
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Usage analytics for insights into printing activity and document workflows Experience Cloud only Experience Cloud only
Manage licenses, users, and services via online Admin console Experience Cloud only Experience Cloud only
Extract table data from PDFs
Extract form data from PDFs
Generate instant document summaries, ask specific questions Additional fee for AI tools Additional fee for AI tools
Have conversations with documents in multiple languages Only 6 languages supported Only 6 languages supported
Get instant answers and resources about Nitro features with Knowledge Assistant, a 24/7 generative AI chat tool
24/7/365 support Additional costs may apply for premium support services. Additional costs may apply for premium support services.

AI Features

Extract table or form data from PDFs
Generate instant document summaries and ask specific questions Additional costs may apply for AI features Additional costs may apply for AI features
Have conversations with documents in multiple languages 80+ languages 6 languages 80+ languages 6 languages

Security

Create PDFs for compliance with ISO standards for PDF/X, PDF/A-1, PDF/A-2, WCAG 2.1, and PDF/UA
Batch security
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
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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 to measure ROI and track usage
Get instant answers and resources about Nitro features with Knowledge Assistant, a 24/7 generative AI chat tool

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