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Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Adobe Acrobat Reader? Cloud-based is a PDF solution that enables businesses of all sizes to view, sign, comment, edit, export, and share documents with annotations and online storage. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 10545 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Adobe - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1.95 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Acrobat Reader DC is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Annotations - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Convert to PDF - Delete Pages - Digital Signature Software - Document Management Software - Document Review - Electronic Signature - Encryption Software - Forms Management - Optical Character Recognition - Rearrange Pages - Text Editing - Watermarking ## Integrations (6 total) - Box - Dropbox - Google Drive - Microsoft SharePoint - Microsoft Word - OneDrive ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [PDF Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31122/pdf/software) ## Related Categories - [PDF Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31122/pdf/software) - [PDF Editor Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32779/pdf-editor/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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This software makes it extremely easy to open, read, and manage all of them in one place without any compatibility issues. One of the things I appreciate most is how smooth and reliable it is. PDFs open quickly, and I can easily navigate even large documents without lag. The highlight and comment features are also very useful for reviewing reports and marking important information during patient documentation. I also find it very helpful that I can access my files across devices. Whether I am at work or checking something quickly on my phone, everything stays synced and easy to access. This has made my workflow much more efficient and organized. Even in my personal life, I use Acrobat Reader frequently for bank documents, official forms, and medical paperwork. It keeps everything structured in one place and reduces the need for printing or physical storage. > > **Cons**: The main limitation is that advanced features like editing text, converting files, or modifying documents require a paid subscription. While the free version is excellent for viewing and basic annotation, sometimes I wish more editing features were included. Additionally, the app can feel slightly heavy on older devices when opening very large files. > > Overall, my experience with Adobe Acrobat Reader has been very positive. It is a reliable, stable, and easy-to-use application that I depend on daily for both professional healthcare documentation and personal paperwork. It simplifies how I handle PDFs and ensures I can access and review important information anytime. I would definitely recommend it to professionals, students, and anyone who regularly works with digital documents. ----- ### "User of Adobe Daily" — 5.0/5 > **Barbara** | *June 2, 2025* | Government Administration | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I most appreciate that I can convert my documents into fillable pdfs. It helps so much to send forms fillable to new employees and employees needing to fill out their benefit forms. > > **Cons**: I find it frustrating when I have saved something to an Adobe PDF and then also have to scan it for readable so I can write on it. > > Overall, I appreciate the features I use most like adding stamps, organizing pages, combining documents, and preparing forms and signing them. I love being able to mark up reports with comments and highlighting information for the receiver who needs a little more detail about certain items. ----- ### "Great Document Viewer" — 5.0/5 > **Tanya** | *August 21, 2025* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love that it allows the ability to sign and fill documents. We get a lot of documents to sign and fill > > **Cons**: I don't like that you have to pay for file conversion. I wouldn't use it enough though to justify paying for the service. > > Overall adobe is a perfect program for viewing documents as well as being able to sign and fill documents. ----- ### "Good for PDFs, but limited features. Good overall" — 5.0/5 > **Roger** | *January 3, 2026* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that it is reliable and easy to use for opening and reading PDF files. It works well across devices and is very stable. > > **Cons**: Some advanced features are locked behind the paid version, and sometimes the app feels a bit heavy or slow. > > Overall, my experience has been good. It is a solid tool for viewing and basic interaction with PDFs, even if it has some limitations. ----- ### "Adobe Acrobat Reader" — 5.0/5 > **Swaminathan** | *June 18, 2026* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Free, lightweight, and highly reliable PDF reader with strong compatibility, smooth performance, and essential tools for viewing, commenting, and signing documents. > > **Cons**: Limited editing and advanced features in the free version, with most powerful tools locked behind a paid subscription. > > Adobe Acrobat Reader is a dependable and user-friendly PDF viewer that excels in providing quick and stable access to documents. It is ideal for everyday reading, reviewing, and basic signing tasks, but it lacks advanced editing and conversion capabilities, which are reserved for the paid Adobe Acrobat version. ----- Page: 1 / 423\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data