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# Compare pdfFiller vs Adobe Acrobat Reader

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> Detailed comparison between pdfFiller and Adobe Acrobat Reader. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | pdfFiller | Adobe Acrobat Reader |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 992 | 10525 |
| **Starting Price** | US$8,00 | US$1,95 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | Not Offered |

## Best for

### pdfFiller

pdfFiller is a complete, cloud-based document solution that lets you edit PDFs, eSign, and collaborate from anywhere.

### 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.

## Key features

### pdfFiller

- Annotations
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Convert to PDF
- Customizable Forms
- Delete Pages
- Digital Signature
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- Encryption
- Forms Management
- Mobile Access
- PDF Conversion
- PDF Reader
- Rearrange Pages
- Secure Data Storage
- Third-Party Integrations
- Watermarking

### Adobe Acrobat Reader

- Annotations
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Convert to PDF
- Customizable Forms
- Delete Pages
- Digital Signature
- Document Management
- Document Storage
- Drag & Drop
- Electronic Signature
- Encryption
- Forms Management
- Mobile Access
- PDF Conversion
- PDF Reader
- Rearrange Pages
- Secure Data Storage
- Third-Party Integrations
- Watermarking

## Links

- [View pdfFiller Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/162654/pdffiller)
- [View Adobe Acrobat Reader Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/170833/acrobat-reader-dc)
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